Gillick Touches Down in Auckland

N2 Shape · Post by **N2 Shape** » 25 Oct 2006, 03:43

MTG as he's better known on this forum (Martin Gillick) will touch down in Auckland in a few hours time.

He WILL fight December 9th, and his pro career will be underway.

To everyone who has questioned his desire to fight prepare to watch MTG move up the pro ranks.

Wales · Post by **Wales** » 25 Oct 2006, 04:10

in the words of papa lazarou "THIS IS JUST A SAGA NOW"

emma · Post by **emma** » 25 Oct 2006, 05:39

Well good luck to him I say.

Chambers2 · Post by **Chambers2** » 25 Oct 2006, 06:37

Yeah good luck MTG. He's got plenty of time to get in shape if he's not fighting til 9th Dec

vargas · Post by **vargas** » 25 Oct 2006, 08:32

Nice to see his pro career get up and running. Hope he remembers to visit these forums when he hits the big time.

i4thetruth · Post by **i4thetruth** » 25 Oct 2006, 15:39

Should have put his name down for the next space program as there is more chance of him fighting a martian than a mouri............

emma · Post by **emma** » 26 Oct 2006, 13:58

What weight does he fight at?.

Wales · Post by **Wales** » 27 Oct 2006, 04:16

He was asking about mike allen not so long back, so i presume SMW

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 27 Oct 2006, 07:48

I might be behind on this subject but how come he is having to travel to New Zealand to get a bout? I know he was struggling in Britain but wasn't he going to hook up with Dave Coldwell or something?

Wales · Post by **Wales** » 27 Oct 2006, 09:23

think he's gone there for work commitments (other than boxing), but i dont know

N2 Shape · Post by **N2 Shape** » 27 Oct 2006, 19:49

MTG is here to fight first work second. His training begins Monday New Zealand time for his debut bout on the weekend of the 9th and 10th of December. At Super-Middleweight.

emma · Post by **emma** » 29 Oct 2006, 14:26

c2ute wrote:Strange that he has managed to secure himself a fight and a licensc in such a short amount of time, esp as no one in NZ has seen him fight yet or even seen him in the gym.
As I said he has a lot of weight to shift in the next month.
It is also very strange that he has to go all that way to start a career when boxing opportunities in NZ are very limited.
I'd be amazed if the fight takes place

yh why go to NZ when dave was going to kick start his career?.

N2 Shape · Post by **N2 Shape** » 29 Oct 2006, 19:22

Martins been given an opportunity, and he's made a big sacrifice to take that opportunity. I realise there has been alot of talk and no walk in the UK, Martins in NZ and people should give him a chance here, and see what he can do.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 30 Oct 2006, 14:20

The New Zealand scene has been dreadful over recent years, can he viably get good experience and quality fights over there? Maybe a couple of trips over to OZ for fights or sparring could be the order of the day.

N2 Shape · Post by **N2 Shape** » 30 Oct 2006, 21:20

There will be opportunities to fight in Australia.

People say you cant go anywhere boxing in New Zealand as a pro, but we have

Mohammed Azzaoui - PABA Cruiserweight Champion
Peter Kariuki - PABA Super-Middleweight Champion
Shane Cameron - IBF Pan-African Heavyweight Champion
Sean Sullivan - Numerous NZ Titles, and well known Ring Warrior
Maselino Masoe - Former WBA Middleweight Champion

All fighting out of New Zealand

Guys like David Tua, Kali Meehan, and others have started their career in NZ.

It's no boxing mecca, granted but its not like you cannont go anywhere by starting here. Theres enough fights to be made, and regional titles to be won to push a decent fighter up the rankings.

MTG · Post by **MTG** » 16 Nov 2006, 11:24

c2ute wrote:MTG has a picture of himself(and girlfriend) on his avatar on the ESB forum and I can confirm he has a hell of a lot of weight to lose!
He has been on the Aussie forum talking about his prospects

i was actually only 12 stone 10 ish in that photo

but yeah i do look big in that.i wanted to campaign at sup middle and if i sort my sh*t out i hope to be but nothings certain.ive had a break in new zealand and recharged my batteries but im a bit away from 12 stone anyway

im more like 13 stone 5 to be exact.
ive taken a lot of critisism and maybe some of it was due but ive had problems and hopefuly ill have made a decision with the correct ppl by new year as ive cracked my ribs in a stupid training accident(tottaly my stupid fault).
the past month in new zealand has relit my desire to be around boxing whether in a boxer or coaching kids role ive yet to figure out but with the help of my current/former(dnt know were the contract stands) manager i plan on sitting down and letting him decide with me if we are going to hit it in the upcoming year.
all i ask from ppl is keep there critisism on hold for now plz till i get my sh*it sorted then ill gladly take on board all opinions.

martin

Loftgroov · Post by **Loftgroov** » 16 Nov 2006, 11:36

Jake Mus from 'Once Were Warriors' is the best Kiwi fighter I've seen

Like Tyson but more...evil.

Jamie Sanigar · Post by **Jamie Sanigar** » 16 Nov 2006, 12:47

Jake was a great character but a nasty piece of work at the same time!

Never forget the classic scene in the bar when he batters the young guy with all the muscles and says "Too much weights not enough speedwork"

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 16 Nov 2006, 12:49

MTG wrote:
c2ute wrote:MTG has a picture of himself(and girlfriend) on his avatar on the ESB forum and I can confirm he has a hell of a lot of weight to lose!
He has been on the Aussie forum talking about his prospects

i was actually only 12 stone 10 ish in that photo
but yeah i do look big in that.i wanted to campaign at sup middle and if i sort my sh*t out i hope to be but nothings certain.ive had a break in new zealand and recharged my batteries but im a bit away from 12 stone anyway im more like 13 stone 5 to be exact.
ive taken a lot of critisism and maybe some of it was due but ive had problems and hopefuly ill have made a decision with the correct ppl by new year as ive cracked my ribs in a stupid training accident(tottaly my stupid fault).
the past month in new zealand has relit my desire to be around boxing whether in a boxer or coaching kids role ive yet to figure out but with the help of my current/former(dnt know were the contract stands) manager i plan on sitting down and letting him decide with me if we are going to hit it in the upcoming year.
all i ask from ppl is keep there critisism on hold for now plz till i get my sh*it sorted then ill gladly take on board all opinions.

martin

Best of luck man hope whatever you decide on works out.

MTG · Post by **MTG** » 16 Nov 2006, 17:11

cheers nickd.

its appreciated

rhino222 · Post by **rhino222** » 16 Nov 2006, 19:02

good luck martin, hope you still use the rocky disc i sent you !!

MTG · Post by **MTG** » 17 Nov 2006, 04:52

of course rhino i use it daily

ive not forgot that i owe you one m8,dnt worry ill make it up to you some how.

martin

emma · Post by **emma** » 17 Nov 2006, 09:27

Hi MTG when u fighting then?

MTG · Post by **MTG** » 17 Nov 2006, 09:36

first of all emma i need to sort it out with dave and decide where we stand but at the moment im down with 2 cracked ribs!
ill be sticking to my diet in the mean time tho so if and when i sort my sh*t out ill be ready to shake the last few training pounds off but it all lies with what we can decide to do(me n dave).
for now i cant say too much till i sit down with dave and see whats happening.

emma · Post by **emma** » 17 Nov 2006, 09:54

But i thought you were boxing in NZ now?