I miss Jim Neilly

oliverfennell · Post by **oliverfennell** » 10 May 2007, 11:37

"It's a shame somebody has to lose this contest, but somebody will have to lose it, unless the referee decides it's a draw, which he really won't want to do, unless he can't pick a winner"

"He lost controversially but worthily"

"He was looking really impressive until he was knocked in the first round"

Please add any classics you remember.

Coco · Post by **Coco** » 10 May 2007, 12:51

Ha ha brilliant
How can anyone critisise real boxing men like Duke Mackenzie when Neilly is about.
Those comments are real funny but goofs are made by most live commentators as it is a real difficult job.
Jim Neilly's lack of knowledge is unbelievable tho

Grilling Machine · Post by **Grilling Machine** » 10 May 2007, 22:40

Anyone got any Steve Holdsworth quotes?
The funniest one I remember was: "cor dear, he should've had a handbag on the end of that".

I also recall him talking about Shane Mosley back in 2001. He said that Shane was such a magnificent talent, he really hoped he wouldn't go off the rails or let hype go to his head.
Looking back now, it's a massive shame how Mosley started jumping weights after Forrest, losing his finesse along the way.