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Jay McFarlane
Posted: 15 Sep 2023, 11:46
by jameswilson
He won the Scottish title against a fancied up and comer in the last week or so.
I said after he lost to Carty that I hoped he wouldn’t be seen again as he doesn’t seem to train hard enough, but what do people reckon? He’s obviously good to watch as his fight with Nick Campbell was a barnstormer. Will he be fed to Johnny Fisher to allow Fisher to get further up the British rankings and get more experience in?
Re: Jay McFarlane
Posted: 15 Sep 2023, 15:21
by handsofstone
I like watching McFarlane, never in the best of shape but at least he's not cagey, always comes for a scrap
Re: Jay McFarlane
Posted: 15 Sep 2023, 16:27
by SeanBrennan
handsofstone wrote: ↑15 Sep 2023, 15:21
I like watching McFarlane, never in the best of shape but at least he's not cagey, always comes for a scrap
Me too. He's now actual won two Scottish titles, I know they're not commonly fought for belts but good memories to have on to say he was a two weight national champ. Amazing that he can weigh in at 200lbs and then fight at 280lbs.
He's got an interesting story, in care, mum sent down for drugs while he was young, clearly a chaotic upbringing. He's self effacing, I hope he fights on telly again I like watching him.
He seemed to have some stability when he was living and training with Dave Allen.
Re: Jay McFarlane
Posted: 15 Sep 2023, 16:30
by handsofstone
SeanBrennan wrote: ↑15 Sep 2023, 16:27
handsofstone wrote: ↑15 Sep 2023, 15:21
I like watching McFarlane, never in the best of shape but at least he's not cagey, always comes for a scrap
Me too. He's now actual won two Scottish titles, I know they're not commonly fought for belts but good memories to have on to say he was a two weight national champ. Amazing that he can weigh in at 200lbs and then fight at 280lbs.
He's got an interesting story, in care, mum sent down for drugs while he was young, clearly a chaotic upbringing. He's self effacing, I hope he fights on telly again I like watching him.
He seemed to have some stability when he was living and training with Dave Allen.
Re: Jay McFarlane
Posted: 15 Sep 2023, 18:53
by funso banjo baby
McFarlane is a beast
No one enjoys fighting him
Re: Jay McFarlane
Posted: 15 Sep 2023, 21:13
by gregregegg
Should rematch nick campbell, that was an interesting fight first time round and decent Scottish title defence.
Re: Jay McFarlane
Posted: 16 Sep 2023, 09:34
by SeanBrennan
gregregegg wrote: ↑15 Sep 2023, 21:13
Should rematch nick campbell, that was an interesting fight first time round and decent Scottish title defence.
Good shout I'd watch that rematch
Re: Jay McFarlane
Posted: 16 Sep 2023, 23:44
by margaret thatcher
i thought jay deserved the win over mark bennett in the boxxxer tournament as well. looks like a guy whose form and condition are all over the place. if he;'s serious he's a good test at an area level
Re: Jay McFarlane
Posted: 17 Sep 2023, 08:56
by SeanBrennan
margaret thatcher wrote: ↑16 Sep 2023, 23:44
i thought jay deserved the win over mark bennett in the boxxxer tournament as well. looks like a guy whose form and condition are all over the place. if he;'s serious he's a good test at an area level
I thought it was close and if he'd trained a lot would have been a lot easier. I like Jay. Hope Kynoch gets him some good fights on tv, I think two weight national title is marketable.
Re: Jay McFarlane
Posted: 05 Apr 2026, 16:01
by Fearful_Freddie
Just saw he's on BKFC and lost in a round to Mick Terrill. Looked really out of shape.
Re: Jay McFarlane
Posted: 05 Apr 2026, 18:29
by SeanBrennan
Fearful_Freddie wrote: ↑05 Apr 2026, 16:01
Just saw he's on BKFC and lost in a round to Mick Terrill. Looked really out of shape.
It was not good he kind of quit. His upbringing was horrendous so it makes sense how haphazard he is as an adult. Lost soul is Jay.
Re: Jay McFarlane
Posted: 06 Apr 2026, 02:01
by MasterG
SeanBrennan wrote: ↑05 Apr 2026, 18:29
Fearful_Freddie wrote: ↑05 Apr 2026, 16:01
Just saw he's on BKFC and lost in a round to Mick Terrill. Looked really out of shape.
It was not good he kind of quit. His upbringing was horrendous so it makes sense how haphazard he is as an adult. Lost soul is Jay.
Can you tell us a bit more about his background Sean?
Re: Jay McFarlane
Posted: 06 Apr 2026, 05:17
by SeanBrennan
MasterG wrote: ↑06 Apr 2026, 02:01
SeanBrennan wrote: ↑05 Apr 2026, 18:29
Fearful_Freddie wrote: ↑05 Apr 2026, 16:01
Just saw he's on BKFC and lost in a round to Mick Terrill. Looked really out of shape.
It was not good he kind of quit. His upbringing was horrendous so it makes sense how haphazard he is as an adult. Lost soul is Jay.
Can you tell us a bit more about his background Sean?
It’s only from what I’ve read and listened to. His Ma got sent down for something to do with drugs while they were abroad iirc and he ended up in the care system. He was living in Donny for a bit with Dave Allen.
Re: Jay McFarlane
Posted: 06 Apr 2026, 05:18
by SeanBrennan
Re: Jay McFarlane
Posted: 06 Apr 2026, 05:18
by MasterG
SeanBrennan wrote: ↑06 Apr 2026, 05:17
MasterG wrote: ↑06 Apr 2026, 02:01
SeanBrennan wrote: ↑05 Apr 2026, 18:29
It was not good he kind of quit. His upbringing was horrendous so it makes sense how haphazard he is as an adult. Lost soul is Jay.
Can you tell us a bit more about his background Sean?
It’s only from what I’ve read and listened to. His Ma got sent down for something to do with drugs while they were abroad iirc and he ended up in the care system. He was living in Donny for a bit with Dave Allen.
Interesting. Is he a Donny lad?
Re: Jay McFarlane
Posted: 06 Apr 2026, 05:19
by SeanBrennan
Re: Jay McFarlane
Posted: 06 Apr 2026, 05:19
by SeanBrennan
MasterG wrote: ↑06 Apr 2026, 05:18
SeanBrennan wrote: ↑06 Apr 2026, 05:17
MasterG wrote: ↑06 Apr 2026, 02:01
Can you tell us a bit more about his background Sean?
It’s only from what I’ve read and listened to. His Ma got sent down for something to do with drugs while they were abroad iirc and he ended up in the care system. He was living in Donny for a bit with Dave Allen.
Interesting. Is he a Donny lad?
No mate Scottish
Re: Jay McFarlane
Posted: 06 Apr 2026, 05:29
by MasterG
SeanBrennan wrote: ↑06 Apr 2026, 05:19
MasterG wrote: ↑06 Apr 2026, 05:18
SeanBrennan wrote: ↑06 Apr 2026, 05:17
It’s only from what I’ve read and listened to. His Ma got sent down for something to do with drugs while they were abroad iirc and he ended up in the care system. He was living in Donny for a bit with Dave Allen.
Interesting. Is he a Donny lad?
No mate Scottish
Sorry daft question, I knew he was Scottish but thought he might have had Donny connections.
It was a strange bk fight at Newcastle. Did he become blind or something?
I'm guessing his fighting days, gloves on or off are over.
Re: Jay McFarlane
Posted: 06 Apr 2026, 07:23
by SeanBrennan
MasterG wrote: ↑06 Apr 2026, 05:29
SeanBrennan wrote: ↑06 Apr 2026, 05:19
MasterG wrote: ↑06 Apr 2026, 05:18
Interesting. Is he a Donny lad?
No mate Scottish
Sorry daft question, I knew he was Scottish but thought he might have had Donny connections.
It was a strange bk fight at Newcastle. Did he become blind or something?
I'm guessing his fighting days, gloves on or off are over.
He said he couldn’t see then protested it, was an odd one
Re: Jay McFarlane
Posted: 06 Apr 2026, 07:24
by SeanBrennan
MasterG wrote: ↑06 Apr 2026, 05:29
SeanBrennan wrote: ↑06 Apr 2026, 05:19
MasterG wrote: ↑06 Apr 2026, 05:18
Interesting. Is he a Donny lad?
No mate Scottish
Sorry daft question, I knew he was Scottish but thought he might have had Donny connections.
It was a strange bk fight at Newcastle. Did he become blind or something?
I'm guessing his fighting days, gloves on or off are over.
He said he couldn’t see so the ref waved it off