James Hare
Posted: 02 Jan 2008, 13:13
He had a good little run. Anybody know what he's up to now?
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Posted: 02 Jan 2008, 13:52
Retired I think - James was one of my favourites and his big chance came when he fought Barnes for the British title - Very exciting had a decent KO record but sadly only a good domestic level fighter - Hes only 32 this year but was definately in decline the last time I saw him fight - I dont think James is short of a bob or two - He comes from a pretty well off family so he should be alright financially - I wish him well whatever he is doing now, and thank him for some great entertainment.
Posted: 02 Jan 2008, 13:58
Wondered the same thing -I found a small piece where it said he was training to be a shop fitter.
There was also some small snippets that gave me the impression he had lost his desire to fight - It mentioned he hasn't been in the gym since his last fight, a 6 round points loss.
I remember him losing to Rivera - It was his 5th fight in 2003, and a lot was made about how he had taken too many fights that year, and that it played a big part in the stoppage loss to Rivera. Not so sure myself.
It was a bit of a surprise to me when he lost to Barnes as badly as he did though.
There was also some small snippets that gave me the impression he had lost his desire to fight - It mentioned he hasn't been in the gym since his last fight, a 6 round points loss.
I remember him losing to Rivera - It was his 5th fight in 2003, and a lot was made about how he had taken too many fights that year, and that it played a big part in the stoppage loss to Rivera. Not so sure myself.
It was a bit of a surprise to me when he lost to Barnes as badly as he did though.
Posted: 02 Jan 2008, 14:01
especially with the poor form from barnes since...
Posted: 02 Jan 2008, 14:41
Didn't he get stopped earlier this year by Robert Lloyd Taylor in a mini comeback and then jack it in?
Posted: 02 Jan 2008, 14:56
used to enjoy his fights
he is a good lad also, met him in Gran Canaria when he was commonwealth champ
he is a good lad also, met him in Gran Canaria when he was commonwealth champ
Posted: 02 Jan 2008, 17:10
Yes you are right, York hall undercard, I think - A fight he would have won easily earlier on - He looked awful that night.steve689 wrote:Didn't he get stopped earlier this year by Robert Lloyd Taylor in a mini comeback and then jack it in?
Posted: 02 Jan 2008, 18:03
pretty sure it was points.WildWaylon wrote:Yes you are right, York hall undercard, I think - A fight he would have won easily earlier on - He looked awful that night.steve689 wrote:Didn't he get stopped earlier this year by Robert Lloyd Taylor in a mini comeback and then jack it in?
Posted: 02 Jan 2008, 18:13
Cant remember now, and not going to lock horns with you on this onejimmy the gent wrote:pretty sure it was points.WildWaylon wrote:Yes you are right, York hall undercard, I think - A fight he would have won easily earlier on - He looked awful that night.steve689 wrote:Didn't he get stopped earlier this year by Robert Lloyd Taylor in a mini comeback and then jack it in?
- All I remember was James didnt have his heart in it.Posted: 02 Jan 2008, 18:48
he just started too slow, given 2 more rounds he would have wonbilly bessey wrote:57-58 pointsWildWaylon wrote:Cant remember now, and not going to lock horns with you on this onejimmy the gent wrote: pretty sure it was points.
Posted: 03 Jan 2008, 14:34
You are right it was points, i was confused, maybe he got dropped or something? Hare was a good fighter in his day although i think the 5 fights in one year culminating in a bout with Rivera burned him out.
Posted: 04 Jan 2008, 00:09
AVERAGE AT BEST.
Posted: 04 Jan 2008, 11:16
Good domestic pro. Spoke to him once ahead of Barnes fight. Nice fella.