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Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 28 Sep 2024, 16:14
by keithmoonhangover
In response to the other thread. The opposite of idiot is genius, but that's not what I mean. Who are the guys you like listening to, respect or share opinions with.
Re: Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 28 Sep 2024, 17:20
by KiwiRider
Dave Allen. Smart self starter/promotor and investor. Made a heck of a lot from not a lot and used it wisely. Also had a lucrative trade to fall back on as a plan B.
Re: Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 28 Sep 2024, 17:31
by smiling assassin
Peter Fury the man speaks a lot of sense when interviewed unlike his brother
Re: Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 28 Sep 2024, 17:35
by coneye
Other Thread was easy , Spencer just came right out at me , , and when mentioned the other clown Garath Wanker jumped in my face , , Jeez i'd like to give him a left hook
This ones hard , theres so many good ones i like listening too , , supose because he cAme to mind straight away , i've got to say Dom Ingle ,, he can be a bit condescending of others who have not been in the sport for years , thinks they have no opinions worth listening too , but overall very knoladgable chap who tells it like it is , yound mcguigan talks sence has well. I also like , wait for it . Chris Eubank , and after his performance the other day , i'm taking a shine to Chris Jnr . , They know there worth and refuse to cowtail . bow down and be used . good on them
Re: Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 28 Sep 2024, 17:40
by keithmoonhangover
I've gotta lotta time for Sunny Edwards, Mark Prince, Adam Booth, Mike Costello, CBS and Naz.
Re: Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 28 Sep 2024, 17:55
by keithmoonhangover
coneye wrote: ↑28 Sep 2024, 17:35
Other Thread was easy , Spencer just came right out at me , , and when mentioned the other clown Garath Wanker jumped in my face , , Jeez i'd like to give him a left hook
This ones hard , theres so many good ones i like listening too , , supose because he cAme to mind straight away , i've got to say Dom Ingle ,, he can be a bit condescending of others who have not been in the sport for years , thinks they have no opinions worth listening too , but overall very knoladgable chap who tells it like it is , yound mcguigan talks sence has well. I also like , wait for it . Chris Eubank , and after his performance the other day , i'm taking a shine to Chris Jnr . , They know there worth and refuse to cowtail . bow down and be used . good on them
It's the opposite for me. I try to see the best in people. The world's a cynical place, I try not to add to it.
Re: Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 28 Sep 2024, 17:57
by coneye
keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑28 Sep 2024, 17:55
coneye wrote: ↑28 Sep 2024, 17:35
Other Thread was easy , Spencer just came right out at me , , and when mentioned the other clown Garath Wanker jumped in my face , , Jeez i'd like to give him a left hook
This ones hard , theres so many good ones i like listening too , , supose because he cAme to mind straight away , i've got to say Dom Ingle ,, he can be a bit condescending of others who have not been in the sport for years , thinks they have no opinions worth listening too , but overall very knoladgable chap who tells it like it is , yound mcguigan talks sence has well. I also like , wait for it . Chris Eubank , and after his performance the other day , i'm taking a shine to Chris Jnr . , They know there worth and refuse to cowtail . bow down and be used . good on them
It's the opposite for me. I try to see the best in people. The world's a cynical place, I try not to add to it.
So theres non you like or non you dislike . . personally i too try to see the best in people , thats why theres so many good ones , BUT however you will always get the odd wanker , starting with Spencer and Gareth
Re: Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 28 Sep 2024, 18:19
by keithmoonhangover
coneye wrote: ↑28 Sep 2024, 17:57
keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑28 Sep 2024, 17:55
coneye wrote: ↑28 Sep 2024, 17:35
Other Thread was easy , Spencer just came right out at me , , and when mentioned the other clown Garath Wanker jumped in my face , , Jeez i'd like to give him a left hook
This ones hard , theres so many good ones i like listening too , , supose because he cAme to mind straight away , i've got to say Dom Ingle ,, he can be a bit condescending of others who have not been in the sport for years , thinks they have no opinions worth listening too , but overall very knoladgable chap who tells it like it is , yound mcguigan talks sence has well. I also like , wait for it . Chris Eubank , and after his performance the other day , i'm taking a shine to Chris Jnr . , They know there worth and refuse to cowtail . bow down and be used . good on them
It's the opposite for me. I try to see the best in people. The world's a cynical place, I try not to add to it.
So theres non you like or non you dislike . . personally i too try to see the best in people , thats why theres so many good ones , BUT however you will always get the odd wanker , starting with Spencer and Gareth
I really don't like drug cheats, liars, wife beaters, rapists and robbing bastards. I like the wrong sport.
Re: Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 28 Sep 2024, 20:49
by coneye
keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑28 Sep 2024, 18:19
coneye wrote: ↑28 Sep 2024, 17:57
keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑28 Sep 2024, 17:55
It's the opposite for me. I try to see the best in people. The world's a cynical place, I try not to add to it.
So theres non you like or non you dislike . . personally i too try to see the best in people , thats why theres so many good ones , BUT however you will always get the odd wanker , starting with Spencer and Gareth
I really don't like drug cheats, liars, wife beaters, rapists and robbing bastards. I like the wrong sport.

See your point , still probably got something to do with choir boys by and large , would probably not be attracted to a violent sport ,

Re: Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 28 Sep 2024, 22:17
by Cyclops
I like Don Charles.
Shane Fury, while almost painfully inarticulate and repetitive in speech, seems like he knows what he's talking about even if he can barely get the words out of his mouth. Perhaps not the best example

Re: Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 29 Sep 2024, 00:01
by coneye
Cyclops wrote: ↑28 Sep 2024, 22:17
I like Don Charles.
Shane Fury, while almost painfully inarticulate and repetitive in speech, seems like he knows what he's talking about even if he can barely get the words out of his mouth. Perhaps not the best example
Best of that bunch , although in honesty , if it was'nt for the knobhead father , the lot of them would probably be recieved a lot better
Re: Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 29 Sep 2024, 02:07
by mickey1975
Caroline Dubois. I'm a massive fan after her interview the other day. Intelligent, driven and powerful under the most difficult circumstances.
Re: Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 29 Sep 2024, 02:31
by veriton
Gary Lockett - incredibly perceptive and knowledgeable, articulate and a top notch trainer with a great career as a boxer behind him
Carl Greaves - workhorse promoter now and all round good guy who knows the game inside out and used to have a cracking left hook back in the day too
Chris Billam Smith - perfect ambassador for boxers. Speaks well, honest and respects the sport. Carries himself well and a true professional
Re: Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 29 Sep 2024, 02:41
by MightyWarrior
Give it to Barry Jones
Re: Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 29 Sep 2024, 04:47
by Frostieballs
Carl Frampton.
Re: Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 29 Sep 2024, 08:41
by Boxerbeetle
Yep Barry's brilliant, and doesn't just toe the party line like nearly all other pundits.
Re: Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 29 Sep 2024, 08:52
by Coco
Barry Jones goes under the radar but he is good
Re: Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 29 Sep 2024, 09:13
by keithmoonhangover
Coco wrote: ↑29 Sep 2024, 08:52
Barry Jones goes under the radar but he is good
Definitely, he's got a really dry sense of humour.
Re: Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 29 Sep 2024, 09:27
by JamesPhilips
Barry Jones and Carl Frampton good calls and great commentators etc
Joe Calzaghe always seemed decent. Not interested in show biz etc. No real idea what he’s doing now?
Re: Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 29 Sep 2024, 09:47
by SeanBrennan
KiwiRider wrote: ↑28 Sep 2024, 17:20
Dave Allen. Smart self starter/promotor and investor. Made a heck of a lot from not a lot and used it wisely. Also had a lucrative trade to fall back on as a plan B.
x 2 and also Porky. I like George Groves too, very dry funny guy who made money and won a world title and retired young.
Re: Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 29 Sep 2024, 09:54
by keithmoonhangover
SeanBrennan wrote: ↑29 Sep 2024, 09:47
KiwiRider wrote: ↑28 Sep 2024, 17:20
Dave Allen. Smart self starter/promotor and investor. Made a heck of a lot from not a lot and used it wisely. Also had a lucrative trade to fall back on as a plan B.
x 2 and also Porky. I like George Groves too, very dry funny guy who made money and won a world title and retired young.
I've definitely warmed to GG. I enjoy his take on things.
Re: Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 29 Sep 2024, 09:59
by Coco
JamesPhilips wrote: ↑29 Sep 2024, 09:27
Barry Jones and Carl Frampton good calls and great commentators etc
Joe Calzaghe always seemed decent. Not interested in show biz etc. No real idea what he’s doing now?
Leading the quiet life, a very shy guy
Re: Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 29 Sep 2024, 10:53
by Jaguar
KiwiRider wrote: ↑28 Sep 2024, 17:20
Dave Allen. Smart self starter/promotor and investor. Made a heck of a lot from not a lot and used it wisely.
Also had a lucrative trade to fall back on as a plan B.
What do you mean a trade to fall back on? I don't think Dave Allen's ever worked apart from boxing and boxing-related stuff.
Re: Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 29 Sep 2024, 11:01
by mickey1975
I like Paul Smiths opinion on anything but any scouser.
Re: Biggest non-idiots in British boxing
Posted: 29 Sep 2024, 12:11
by deadpan
Richie Woodhall. All round good egg.
Ditto Barry Jones.