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For services to boxing. A bit bizarre. Fair play tho, he comes across a nice fella on ringside. Was a bit of a twat when he turned over but Gomez musts beat that out of him.

stevieb_8006 wrote:For services to boxing. A bit bizarre. Fair play tho, he comes across a nice fella on ringside. Was a bit of a twat when he turned over but Gomez musts beat that out of him.

Bizarre for sure. Where you hear that?

Was in the newspapers the other day. Is a bit bizarre.

little bit about it here too http://www1.skysports.com/boxing/news/1 ... s-knockout

Read an article in the Edinburgh Evening News website it referred to him as a "boxing Legend". I'm sure even Alex wouldn't class himself as that.

ShadrachSimmo wrote:Read an article in the Edinburgh Evening News website it referred to him as a "boxing Legend". I'm sure even Alex wouldn't class himself as that.

Hmmm im pretty sure he would

scottyboy_1978 wrote:

ShadrachSimmo wrote:Read an article in the Edinburgh Evening News website it referred to him as a "boxing Legend". I'm sure even Alex wouldn't class himself as that.

Hmmm im pretty sure he would

You could be right.

I think Alex has matured into quite a humble guy now.

I can't think y they overlooked Scott Harrison.

ShadrachSimmo wrote:Read an article in the Edinburgh Evening News website it referred to him as a "boxing Legend". I'm sure even Alex wouldn't class himself as that.

Think he was an outstanding amature for scotland won everything at national level and then went on to win commenwealth games for his country, as a pro british/commentwaelth/europeon and world champ, holds a win over current champ ricky burns, in his spare time hes does talks at churches and schools, and his now set up his own promotion company to try hold more show in scotland, so taking all that in to account can see why hes been nominated for his services to boxing

bigped wrote:

ShadrachSimmo wrote:Read an article in the Edinburgh Evening News website it referred to him as a "boxing Legend". I'm sure even Alex wouldn't class himself as that.

Think he was an outstanding amature for scotland won everything at national level and then went on to win commenwealth games for his country, as a pro british/commentwaelth/europeon and world champ, holds a win over current champ ricky burns, in his spare time hes does talks at churches and schools, and his now set up his own promotion company to try hold more show in scotland, so taking all that in to account can see why hes been nominated for his services to boxing

He was a highly decorated amateur no doubt about it plus he won everything worth winning at super feather. He must do alot of community/charity work that seems to go unnoticed. Fair play to the guy I've always liked him.

ShadrachSimmo wrote:Read an article in the Edinburgh Evening News website it referred to him as a "boxing Legend". I'm sure even Alex wouldn't class himself as that.

defo would ha ha,excellent fighter but not world class

stevieb_8006 wrote:I think Alex has matured into quite a humble guy now.

I can't think y they overlooked Scott Harrison.

To be fair the award was for services to the sport? Scott achieved much much more than AAA by winning a world title twice were AAA had it handed to him a lost in 1st defence,i can only think his work with the church must of helped but congrats to AAA. So it's services to the church and not his sport?

ShadrachSimmo wrote:

scottyboy_1978 wrote:

ShadrachSimmo wrote:Read an article in the Edinburgh Evening News website it referred to him as a "boxing Legend". I'm sure even Alex wouldn't class himself as that.

Hmmm im pretty sure he would

You could be right.

billy nelson wrote:

stevieb_8006 wrote:I think Alex has matured into quite a humble guy now.

I can't think y they overlooked Scott Harrison.

To be fair the award was for services to the sport? Scott achieved much much more than AAA by winning a world title twice were AAA had it handed to him a lost in 1st defence,i can only think his work with the church must of helped but congrats to AAA

i thought scott won the interim and was upgraded? Could be wrong. I dont really put much value into the "two time champ" tag as he should never have really lost it in the 1st place to a decrepid medina. I appreciate u got a lot of history with him and his family so totally respect if you have a different opinion, plus u obv in better position to judge his talents.

Dont get me wrong, i used to love watching Scott in his pomp, in fact i watched the Brodie fight only yesterday. He was so strong and really had a bit of dog to him, but scott hardly behaved the model pro did he? What with the no shows vs cooke and out of the ring antics. hardly the fighter you'd hold up as a shining example to youngsters.

Incidently, have seen him training for his comeback? If so, how is he looking and honestly how far do u think he could go? Do u think he should fight derry?

Being honest I was surprised when I read this.

Against Nicky Cook - He lost fair and square, admitted as much in the post-fight interview and was talking about "me, Nicky and our wives are all going to go for a meal after" blah blah "I've lots of respect for Nicky" blah.

Then immediately used the press to attack the terrible "English" judges that robbed him, that Nicky never beat him. The English stole his title.

I thought your a completely deluded xenophobe.

Now he is part of the "British" empire ? I bet William Wallace is rolling in his grave.

stevieb_8006 wrote:

billy nelson wrote:

stevieb_8006 wrote:I think Alex has matured into quite a humble guy now.

I can't think y they overlooked Scott Harrison.

To be fair the award was for services to the sport? Scott achieved much much more than AAA by winning a world title twice were AAA had it handed to him a lost in 1st defence,i can only think his work with the church must of helped but congrats to AAA

i thought scott won the interim and was upgraded? Could be wrong. I dont really put much value into the "two time champ" tag as he should never have really lost it in the 1st place to a decrepid medina. I appreciate u got a lot of history with him and his family so totally respect if you have a different opinion, plus u obv in better position to judge his talents.

Dont get me wrong, i used to love watching Scott in his pomp, in fact i watched the Brodie fight only yesterday. He was so strong and really had a bit of dog to him, but scott hardly behaved the model pro did he? What with the no shows vs cooke and out of the ring antics. hardly the fighter you'd hold up as a shining example to youngsters.

Incidently, have seen him training for his comeback? If so, how is he looking and honestly how far do u think he could go? Do u think he should fight derry?

I think Harrison won the interim then beat Chacon for the full title so he done it the proper way as opposed to Arthur who won it out the ring and lost on the first defence.

yes ur right. i stand corrected. must b my old age. tho to be fair, its never as easy as actually winning a belt with the wbo is it?

billy nelson wrote:defo would ha ha,excellent fighter but not world class

Mr Nelson why do you always have a go AAA he may not be world class now but was back in his day and you did help to train him at one point maybe a bit of green eyes here :geek2:

SMASHING wrote:

billy nelson wrote:defo would ha ha,excellent fighter but not world class

Mr Nelson why do you always have a go AAA he may not be world class now but was back in his day and you did help to train him at one point maybe a bit of green eyes here :geek2:

Why would i have the green eye mate,Alex is a very good fighter but ive trained two world champions in there day much better than Alex,thats not critisim thats just fact.
Remember when Alex needed a coach for the Steve Foster fight he asked me so stop trying to stir trouble and if he ever fights for a title again and needed sparring i'd gladly help him.

Billy's right he wasnt world class. But well done all the same.

billy nelson wrote: and if he ever fights for a title again and needed sparring i'd gladly help him.

Heavyweight ?

scottyboy_1978 wrote:

ShadrachSimmo wrote:Read an article in the Edinburgh Evening News website it referred to him as a "boxing Legend". I'm sure even Alex wouldn't class himself as that.

Hmmm im pretty sure he would

You're too right. Bound to be gutted he isn't a baronet or some shite.

dondada wrote:

scottyboy_1978 wrote:

ShadrachSimmo wrote:Read an article in the Edinburgh Evening News website it referred to him as a "boxing Legend". I'm sure even Alex wouldn't class himself as that.

Hmmm im pretty sure he would

You're too right. Bound to be gutted he isn't a bayonet or some shite.

why wiould he want to be stuck on the end of a gun?
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billy nelson wrote:

SMASHING wrote:

billy nelson wrote:defo would ha ha,excellent fighter but not world class

Mr Nelson why do you always have a go AAA he may not be world class now but was back in his day and you did help to train him at one point maybe a bit of green eyes here :geek2:

Why would i have the green eye mate,Alex is a very good fighter but ive trained two world champions in there day much better than Alex,thats not critisim thats just fact.
Remember when Alex needed a coach for the Steve Foster fight he asked me so stop trying to stir trouble and if he ever fights for a title again and needed sparring i'd gladly help him.

Mr Nelson i dont need to try and cause trouble you do enough of that on your own and yes you were a part of SH Team back then but you set the training program or fight plan and i said AAA was World Class
back in his day

What about John Conteh & Alan Minter definitely 2 British greats from yesteryear who won genuine World Titles, Im not into this interim nonsense you either win a World Title or you dont.
I am pleased to hear that Terry Downes has finally been recognised for his ring efforts and has been awarded the British Empire Medal, well done Terry but you should have got it years ago, just like Terry Spinks who they also took too long in giving it to.

Wonder if he will retire this year? I know he talked about it ,but he hasent fought for ages ,and hasent put a show on for a while either... If he retires ,i wouldent be surprised tbh but still think he could compete at British Level at least ...he was offerd the fight with woodhouse.