Can McDermott do anything?

lirva33 · Post by **lirva33** » 13 Dec 2004, 10:22

Did anyone see him losing to Krence. Oh dear. It was a terrible performance IMO. Although Sky cut some rounds out, I was quite pleased because it was hard to watch at times. McDermott just hasn't got any sort of rhythm and carrys about 30 pounds more than he should. I thought MgGuigan summed it up perfectly. - "Maybe this will be the kick up the backside he needs. He told me that he used to run 7 miles a day... I mean, Don't insult my intelligence!"

knockout artist · Post by **knockout artist** » 13 Dec 2004, 10:24

lirva33 wrote:Did anyone see him losing to Krence. Oh dear. It was a terrible performance IMO. Although Sky cut some rounds out, I was quite pleased because it was hard to watch at times. McDermott just hasn't got any sort of rhythm and carrys about 30 pounds more than he should. I thought MgGuigan summed it up perfectly. - "Maybe this will be the kick up the backside he needs. He told me that he used to run 7 miles a day... I mean, Don't insult my intelligence!"

McDermotts going nowhere. He's shit.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 13 Dec 2004, 10:35

McDermott must surely be the worst heavyweight to ever be advertised as a world-class prospect. He obviously doesn't have the dedication to get himself in shape, I didn't see the fight, but I've seen him fight before, and he just didn't look like a professional athlete.

E · Post by E » 13 Dec 2004, 10:37

knockout artist wrote:
lirva33 wrote:Did anyone see him losing to Krence. Oh dear. It was a terrible performance IMO. Although Sky cut some rounds out, I was quite pleased because it was hard to watch at times. McDermott just hasn't got any sort of rhythm and carrys about 30 pounds more than he should. I thought MgGuigan summed it up perfectly. - "Maybe this will be the kick up the backside he needs. He told me that he used to run 7 miles a day... I mean, Don't insult my intelligence!"
McDermotts going nowhere. He's shit.

Well McDErmott should go and play Rugby or polish his bronzeworks or whatever he does. HE clearly doesn't train hard enough to be a boxer.

steve richards · Post by **steve richards** » 13 Dec 2004, 10:45

tuaman2004 wrote:
knockout artist wrote:
McDermotts going nowhere. He's shit.
Not necessarily true. I bet he is going to McDonalds
He looked so lazy and unmotivated

Did'nt he stand there saying he was going to knock the guy out in his last outing, when he was with the ref

J · Post by J » 13 Dec 2004, 11:20

E wrote:
knockout artist wrote:
lirva33 wrote:Did anyone see him losing to Krence. Oh dear. It was a terrible performance IMO. Although Sky cut some rounds out, I was quite pleased because it was hard to watch at times. McDermott just hasn't got any sort of rhythm and carrys about 30 pounds more than he should. I thought MgGuigan summed it up perfectly. - "Maybe this will be the kick up the backside he needs. He told me that he used to run 7 miles a day... I mean, Don't insult my intelligence!"
McDermotts going nowhere. He's shit.
Well McDErmott should go and play Rugby or polish his bronzeworks or whatever he does. HE clearly doesn't train hard enough to be a boxer.

PLAY RUGBY? What as a pro

you my friend need a reality check.
You have to be just as fit if not fitter to be a pro rugby player than you do boxer my friend as big fat John proves.

Needless to add i didnt notice too many riugby players coming behined hatotn in superstars!!!

also for this fight ( Krence Mcdermott), i tolerated it for 8 rounds and went for a beer.

glittermonkey · Post by **glittermonkey** » 13 Dec 2004, 12:13

J wrote:
E wrote:
knockout artist wrote: McDermotts going nowhere. He's shit.
Well McDErmott should go and play Rugby or polish his bronzeworks or whatever he does. HE clearly doesn't train hard enough to be a boxer.
PLAY RUGBY? What as a pro you my friend need a reality check.
You have to be just as fit if not fitter to be a pro rugby player than you do boxer my friend as big fat John proves.

Needless to add i didnt notice too many riugby players coming behined hatotn in superstars!!!

also for this fight ( Krence Mcdermott), i tolerated it for 8 rounds and went for a beer.

To be fair to Hatton, it's not as if he was in any sort of shape for superstars. But you're right, at the moment top level rugby players are probably better all round athletes than you would find in most other sports. Austin Healy showed that on superstars. Ok, so it's a tv show, but he did show more strength and endurance than everyone else, by a mile.

McDermott is not a good prospect, regardless of his fitness level. He just has too many deficiencies in his game. Of course, being a great fat lump doesn't help much either. I doubt that even if he was to get into something that remotely resembled fitness, he'd be able to compete at British title level. He's just not good enough, and frankly, if he can't even be bothered to train properly, he shouldn't be fighting at all.

I'm surprised anyone managed to watch the whole thing; I watched about two and a half rounds before opting for a late night football management session.

Wilko · Post by **Wilko** » 13 Dec 2004, 12:45

The only thing John McDermott is good at is eating.

He may be able to challenge Gerald Nobles on breast size but that's the closest he'll ever get to the top level.

Goz · Post by **Goz** » 13 Dec 2004, 13:01

John McDermott being shit is not exactly a revalation to those blessed with sight in at least one eye.

My T Sharp · Post by **My T Sharp** » 13 Dec 2004, 13:08

'Big Bad John' his nickname says it all.

It's a bit embarrassing when Frank Warrens's great white hope is a 24 year old with stretch marks

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steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 13 Dec 2004, 15:10

Well i missed the fight so still have not seen Big John in action, as for Krence where do you think he can go from here?

My T Sharp · Post by **My T Sharp** » 13 Dec 2004, 15:17

steve689 wrote:Well i missed the fight so still have not seen Big John in action, as for Krence where do you think he can go from here?

Krence wasn't very impressive, I would say hold onto the title for a year and see if he can develop to getting a shot at the British title. Probably someone like Keith Long would be lined up for him next.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 13 Dec 2004, 15:55

My T Sharp wrote:
steve689 wrote:Well i missed the fight so still have not seen Big John in action, as for Krence where do you think he can go from here?
Krence wasn't very impressive, I would say hold onto the title for a year and see if he can develop to getting a shot at the British title. Probably someone like Keith Long would be lined up for him next.

If that is true, then I think Krence will lose the title in his first defence.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 13 Dec 2004, 16:14

McDermott needs to drop 20lbs to start with, he also seems to lack desire judging by his performance on Saturday.

He claims to run seven miles a day, if that is true I am afraid it's not enough.

Manos de Oro · Post by **Manos de Oro** » 13 Dec 2004, 20:36

Anyone remember the profile Sky did on McDermott a while ago? Showed him painting at home and things. I've always had the suspicion these segments were staged to a certain degree. And seeing McDermott with his usual sloth-like appearance I wondered why they didn't show him slung over the couch in front of the TV with empty kebab boxes lying everywhere. Seven miles a day, yeah. Seven packs of Malboro every morning is more like it.

Good to see Parris give the nod to the 'loser' again (like he did with Sprott). He is doing these 'prospects' a favour by giving them a kick up the arse. Close points defeat for a guy that thinks he's better than that level can do him the world of good.

You never know, this time next year it could be McDermott - Klitschko at the Mandalay Bay.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 15 Dec 2004, 14:08

Did anyone here ever see Johns father Stan McDernott fight?

I heard he had a good punch which his record seems to reflect.

http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=022481

I also seem to recall hearing he wasn't the hardest of trainers himself, am I right in thinking this?

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 15 Dec 2004, 14:10

Yes McDermott can eat.

Hut*Hut · Post by **Hut*Hut** » 15 Dec 2004, 14:33

I have no time for fat fighters. Theres just no excuse for it...its an insult to the people who pay to see them actually.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 15 Dec 2004, 15:00

Hut*Hut wrote:I have no time for fat fighters. Theres just no excuse for it...its an insult to the people who pay to see them actually.

What about Don Cockell?

http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=012221

lirva33 · Post by **lirva33** » 15 Dec 2004, 15:08

Can Mcdermott do anything?

Answer: No!

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 15 Dec 2004, 15:16

He was an ABA Champion so there must be some Boxing ability there.

knockout artist · Post by **knockout artist** » 15 Dec 2004, 15:36

KOJOE90 wrote:He was an ABA Champion so there must be some Boxing ability there.

Does that mean much these days.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 15 Dec 2004, 16:00

knockout artist wrote:
KOJOE90 wrote:He was an ABA Champion so there must be some Boxing ability there.
Does that mean much these days.

Maybe not as much as it used to but it is still an achievement.

glittermonkey · Post by **glittermonkey** » 15 Dec 2004, 18:57

KOJOE90 wrote:
knockout artist wrote:
KOJOE90 wrote:He was an ABA Champion so there must be some Boxing ability there.
Does that mean much these days.
Maybe not as much as it used to but it is still an achievement.

I agree, it is still a decent achievement. But it does make you wonder what the level of competition was like that year.

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