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Kid Galahad

Posted: 25 Dec 2017, 12:12
by Taansend
How good is he, in your opinion? Hopefully he gets to step up next year so we can see what he's made of.

A fight against Kiko Martinez would be a decent yardstick.

We have a good batch of Feathers in the UK at the moment. In addition to the four already at World class there's also Bellotti & possibly Lowe coming through. Would be nice to see a few of them against each other.

Re: Kid Galahad

Posted: 25 Dec 2017, 12:18
by Stuarty
I'd be interested in seeing Galahad/Quigg in 2018. Galahad is a good boxer. Tidy, strong but lacks punch power. He's had things his own way mostly so far. Would be interesting to see how he deals with Quiggs style and pressure.

Re: Kid Galahad

Posted: 25 Dec 2017, 12:35
by Taansend
Stuarty30 wrote: 25 Dec 2017, 12:18 I'd be interested in seeing Galahad/Quigg in 2018. Galahad is a good boxer. Tidy, strong but lacks punch power. He's had things his own way mostly so far. Would be interesting to see how he deals with Quiggs style and pressure.
They're not putting Quigg in with anyone like Galahad. He's got a 126 bauble to win in 2018.

Re: Kid Galahad

Posted: 25 Dec 2017, 13:35
by Stuarty
Taansend wrote: 25 Dec 2017, 12:35
Stuarty30 wrote: 25 Dec 2017, 12:18 I'd be interested in seeing Galahad/Quigg in 2018. Galahad is a good boxer. Tidy, strong but lacks punch power. He's had things his own way mostly so far. Would be interesting to see how he deals with Quiggs style and pressure.
They're not putting Quigg in with anyone like Galahad. He's got a 126 bauble to win in 2018.
Would be interesting to see though? No?

Re: Kid Galahad

Posted: 25 Dec 2017, 13:40
by wesshaw1985
Stuarty30 wrote: 25 Dec 2017, 13:35
Taansend wrote: 25 Dec 2017, 12:35
Stuarty30 wrote: 25 Dec 2017, 12:18 I'd be interested in seeing Galahad/Quigg in 2018. Galahad is a good boxer. Tidy, strong but lacks punch power. He's had things his own way mostly so far. Would be interesting to see how he deals with Quiggs style and pressure.
They're not putting Quigg in with anyone like Galahad. He's got a 126 bauble to win in 2018.
Would be interesting to see though? No?
Good fight but Quigg and Hearn will go down an easier route...

Re: Kid Galahad

Posted: 25 Dec 2017, 14:15
by KiwiRider
Kid's taking the IBF route. Quigg isn't., and I don't think Kid's at that level. He looked good (I've only seen 2 of his last 3 fights) against pretty mundane guys, but needs an incremental step up before the level of Quigg in my opinion. I say that because he does not have the power to get out of deep water and needs to out box whoever he faces..
It's a true sign of depth when he is ranked #5(?) In the UK.

Re: Kid Galahad

Posted: 25 Dec 2017, 16:11
by liamlion
The fella's career has been completely treading water. He needs some proper management and promotion

Re: Kid Galahad

Posted: 25 Dec 2017, 16:34
by rd350lc
liamlion wrote: 25 Dec 2017, 16:11 The fella's career has been completely treading water. He needs from management and promotion
Pretty much sums up his stalling career ,

Seems like he hasn't been advised or managed very well .

Re: Kid Galahad

Posted: 25 Dec 2017, 19:40
by handsofstone
The drug test has never sat right with me, failed tests are always a black mark on a career but if fighters blame it on a genuine mistake over something bought over a counter they seem to be forgiven, Whyte's career has done fine, he's not exactly liked but his failed test is never the reason, more his attitude, Maccarineli is still held in high regard


Galahad's whole spiked from the brother spiel is clearly flannel, which in my book is as good as admitting cheating, he's a great fighter though no doubt but if he's been cheating.....

Re: Kid Galahad

Posted: 25 Dec 2017, 19:49
by Taansend
KiwiRider wrote: 25 Dec 2017, 14:15 It's a true sign of depth when he is ranked #5(?) In the UK.
Innit. And if Frampton gets by Donaire he'll meet the winner of Selby Warrington :box:

And Bellotti should be knocking on the door by 2019.

Re: Kid Galahad

Posted: 25 Dec 2017, 20:12
by Taansend
handsofstone wrote: 25 Dec 2017, 19:40 The drug test has never sat right with me, failed tests are always a black mark on a career but if fighters blame it on a genuine mistake over something bought over a counter they seem to be forgiven, Whyte's career has done fine, he's not exactly liked but his failed test is never the reason, more his attitude, Maccarineli is still held in high regard


Galahad's whole spiked from the brother spiel is clearly flannel, which in my book is as good as admitting cheating, he's a great fighter though no doubt but if he's been cheating.....
Nowadays I assume everyone's dirty until proven clean :OhYes:

Re: Kid Galahad

Posted: 26 Dec 2017, 03:25
by Spud
He will prove to be imo a class act.

Re: Kid Galahad

Posted: 27 Dec 2017, 04:05
by 3132DW
liamlion wrote: 25 Dec 2017, 16:11 The fella's career has been completely treading water. He needs some proper management and promotion
He’s been on few ITV undercards - both Hearn/FW seem to be distancing themselves.

He’s good mates with BJS so he might talk Frank into getting him on shows - Brook tried that as well.

Issue is mud sticks - and his drugs conviction has tarnished his reputation.

Re: Kid Galahad

Posted: 27 Dec 2017, 07:24
by liamlion
3132DW wrote: 27 Dec 2017, 04:05
liamlion wrote: 25 Dec 2017, 16:11 The fella's career has been completely treading water. He needs some proper management and promotion
He’s been on few ITV undercards - both Hearn/FW seem to be distancing themselves.

He’s good mates with BJS so he might talk Frank into getting him on shows - Brook tried that as well.

Issue is mud sticks - and his drugs conviction has tarnished his reputation.
Mate, he was going nowhere quick before the drug issue under Meaty Mick.

Shades of junior witter, except in the end junior built himself by winning British, commonwealth and European titles before getting the WBC title. Barry needs to starting getting competitive at domestic level and forget these big fantasy fights against the likes of frampton.

Re: Kid Galahad

Posted: 29 Dec 2017, 05:21
by Andrew
liamlion wrote: 27 Dec 2017, 07:24
3132DW wrote: 27 Dec 2017, 04:05
liamlion wrote: 25 Dec 2017, 16:11 The fella's career has been completely treading water. He needs some proper management and promotion
He’s been on few ITV undercards - both Hearn/FW seem to be distancing themselves.

He’s good mates with BJS so he might talk Frank into getting him on shows - Brook tried that as well.

Issue is mud sticks - and his drugs conviction has tarnished his reputation.
Mate, he was going nowhere quick before the drug issue under Meaty Mick.

Shades of junior witter, except in the end junior built himself by winning British, commonwealth and European titles before getting the WBC title. Barry needs to starting getting competitive at domestic level and forget these big fantasy fights against the likes of frampton.
He struggled with Jazza Dickens over four years ago for the British title.

All his he has done since is fail a drug test, moan about his brother and have a few tick overs against nobodies.

He is a drug cheat and easily the most over rated fighter on this forum.

Re: Kid Galahad

Posted: 29 Dec 2017, 06:00
by Horse
Naandrew wrote: 29 Dec 2017, 05:21He is a drug cheat and easily the most over rated fighter on this forum.
No, I believe that would be Jamie Cox.

Re: Kid Galahad

Posted: 29 Dec 2017, 06:11
by Andrew
Horse wrote: 29 Dec 2017, 06:00
Naandrew wrote: 29 Dec 2017, 05:21He is a drug cheat and easily the most over rated fighter on this forum.
No, I believe that would be Jamie Cox.
Hmmm good shout actually. Its close though

Re: Kid Galahad

Posted: 29 Dec 2017, 06:37
by mickey1975
Barry can fight, as can Jazza.

Re: Kid Galahad

Posted: 29 Dec 2017, 19:53
by Spud
Our man Barry is a great fighter ....

He will prove a lot of people wrong

Re: Kid Galahad

Posted: 30 Dec 2017, 04:33
by jizzle
3132DW wrote: 27 Dec 2017, 04:05
liamlion wrote: 25 Dec 2017, 16:11 The fella's career has been completely treading water. He needs some proper management and promotion
He’s been on few ITV undercards - both Hearn/FW seem to be distancing themselves.

He’s good mates with BJS so he might talk Frank into getting him on shows - Brook tried that as well.

Issue is mud sticks - and his drugs conviction has tarnished his reputation.
Matchroom Boxing and Sky Sports have no issue working with proven drug cheats.

Re: Kid Galahad

Posted: 30 Dec 2017, 05:25
by Pugilist-specialist
liamlion wrote: 27 Dec 2017, 07:24

Mate, he was going nowhere quick before the drug issue under Meaty Mick.

Shades of junior witter, except in the end junior built himself by winning British, commonwealth and European titles before getting the WBC title. Barry needs to starting getting competitive at domestic level and forget these big fantasy fights against the likes of frampton.
He has won British, commonwealth and European titles.

Re: Kid Galahad

Posted: 30 Dec 2017, 05:33
by Pugilist-specialist
Spud wrote: 29 Dec 2017, 19:53 Our man Barry is a great fighter ....

He will prove a lot of people wrong
Spud knows his boxing :TU:

Future world champion.

Re: Kid Galahad

Posted: 30 Dec 2017, 05:38
by Pugilist-specialist
KiwiRider wrote: 25 Dec 2017, 14:15 Kid's taking the IBF route. Quigg isn't., and I don't think Kid's at that level. He looked good (I've only seen 2 of his last 3 fights) against pretty mundane guys, but needs an incremental step up before the level of Quigg in my opinion. I say that because he does not have the power to get out of deep water and needs to out box whoever he faces..
It's a true sign of depth when he is ranked #5(?) In the UK.
Quigg is no.2 with the IBF and Galahad is no.5. They should fight for the mandatory.

Re: Kid Galahad

Posted: 30 Dec 2017, 08:09
by Boxerbeetle
Who promotes/manages Galahad these days?

Re: Kid Galahad

Posted: 10 Jan 2018, 18:38
by liamlion
Pugilist-specialist wrote: 30 Dec 2017, 05:25
liamlion wrote: 27 Dec 2017, 07:24

Mate, he was going nowhere quick before the drug issue under Meaty Mick.

Shades of junior witter, except in the end junior built himself by winning British, commonwealth and European titles before getting the WBC title. Barry needs to starting getting competitive at domestic level and forget these big fantasy fights against the likes of frampton.
He has won British, commonwealth and European titles.
How long ago?