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Posted: **13 Apr 2008, 15:33**

Any info about Martin Rogan. Where did he come from, or rather what has he been doing all these years? He's well into his 30s, and has only had about 10 fights
How far can he go? He looks like a heavyweight Eamonn Magee to me, a bit cruder though. Can he go down the Matt Skelton route and make some waves? Hes very rugged and can punch, thats for sure

Posted: **13 Apr 2008, 16:06**

http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?hu ... &cat=boxer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Rogan

I've got the programme from the Prizefighter tournament. This is what he says in it:

Martin Rogan wrote:I would love to get an Irish title fight and it would be the first time the title has been fought for in years. Colin Kenna would be the obvious opponent.

I need my career to start moving on because last year I just couldn't get any fights.

He's a part-time actor and taxi driver.

Posted: **13 Apr 2008, 16:09**

Filmography

Actor:
Man About Dog (2004) .... Mooney
Mickybo and Me (2004) .... Security Guard 1
... aka Mickybo & Me (Ireland: English title)
"Pulling Moves" .... Conal the Barbarian (1 episode, 2004)
- Meat Is Murder (2004) TV episode .... Conal the Barbarian
"I Fought the Law" .... Seamy (1 episode, 2003)
- Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit (2003) TV episode .... Seamy

Posted: **13 Apr 2008, 16:13**

Thanks guys. Did he used to be into some other kind of combat sport before, like Skelton? Its unusual Rogan is starting out in his mid 30s, and looks so good. I reckon he could win a British title

Posted: **13 Apr 2008, 16:20**

[quote="dr_devious"]Any info about Martin Rogan. /quote]

Aye, he tarmacked my drive once i remember, did a shitty job and did a runner.....

Posted: **13 Apr 2008, 16:59**

dr_devious wrote:Thanks guys. Did he used to be into some other kind of combat sport before, like Skelton? Its unusual Rogan is starting out in his mid 30s, and looks so good. I reckon he could win a British title

I don't think so, because I'd expect them to mention it in the programme. Under career achievements it says: "Winning the Ulster and Irish titles"

Posted: **13 Apr 2008, 17:02**

Name
Martin Rogan

What's your big event
Ulster Senior Boxing Championship and Commonwealth Games
More info about getting about boxing in Northern Ireland

Why do it
For the love of the sport and to be the best

What age did you start boxing
27 - 28 years old. I have been doing if for 2 and half years

When will it be time to stop
I have no time limit

What's your day job
Delivery Man

What are your friends and family doing to support you
Going to all my fights. Friends are feeding me well and make sure that I get all the support I need. They ask me how the sports going and tell me that I am doing everyone proud.

What's the most challenging thing you did before The Big Event
I went for a Gold Medallion as a Life Guard, and staying at 14st 7oz (91kg)

Describe you ideal weekend
My ideal weekend would be heading off on Friday touring all round Ireland, England and France, including everything on the way. Getting back late on Sunday or if I was wealthy taking as long as I wanted. BUT I would have to bring my gum shield and boxing gear.

Who is your hero
Mohammed Ali / Mike Tyson

If you could achieve anything what would it be
Becoming 'All Ireland Champion'

Posted: **14 Apr 2008, 07:06**

It would be interesting to see him fight Skelton or Danny Williams but he might not want to fight for the British title. Although Belfast born he clearly considers himself an Irishman.

Posted: **14 Apr 2008, 07:18**

punchers chance wrote:It would be interesting to see him fight Skelton or Danny Williams but he might not want to fight for the British title. Although Belfast born he clearly considers himself an Irishman.

I take your point, and whilst he is obviously a nationalist, he didn't strike me as a politically zealous type - he was too carefree and down to earth in his interviews to get caught up in all that sort of carry on, I would have thought.

To put it bluntly, if Eamon Magee was willing to fight for the Commonwealth title I doubt there is any title Rogie won't take a shot at!

Posted: **14 Apr 2008, 07:20**

TerribleTerry wrote:
punchers chance wrote:It would be interesting to see him fight Skelton or Danny Williams but he might not want to fight for the British title. Although Belfast born he clearly considers himself an Irishman.
I take your point, and whilst he is obviously a nationalist, he didn't strike me as a politically zealous type - he was too carefree and down to earth in his interviews to get caught up in all that sort of carry on, I would have thought.

To put it bluntly, if Eamon Magee was willing to fight for the Commonwealth title I doubt there is any title Rogie won't take a shot at!

Good point TT, I hope you're right.

Posted: **14 Apr 2008, 08:13**

He does a bit of acting as well, he's in an irish film 'Man about dog', plays the part of a hard man chasing some young guys for money/dog.
Not a bad film.

Can see Martin getting some work playing these type of roles, he's got the face for it, i can't see him getting the romantic lead in anything though

Posted: **14 Apr 2008, 09:30**

punchers chance wrote:
TerribleTerry wrote:
punchers chance wrote:It would be interesting to see him fight Skelton or Danny Williams but he might not want to fight for the British title. Although Belfast born he clearly considers himself an Irishman.
I take your point, and whilst he is obviously a nationalist, he didn't strike me as a politically zealous type - he was too carefree and down to earth in his interviews to get caught up in all that sort of carry on, I would have thought.

To put it bluntly, if Eamon Magee was willing to fight for the Commonwealth title I doubt there is any title Rogie won't take a shot at!
Good point TT, I hope you're right.

he stated in a belfast telegraph interview that he would love to fight for the British Title as it would be a big night for Belfast to have that fight there

Posted: **14 Apr 2008, 15:39**

I answered this one before - Rogie would fight for a British title but has stated that he would love to bring the bout to Belfast.

In the Irish boxing community EVERYONE are friends, there are no real issues with religion. Hard to believe but true.

Posted: **14 Apr 2008, 16:15**

I reckon there be a big crowd if he fought for the title in Belfast.

Posted: **14 Apr 2008, 16:19**

Jim 'Spider' Kelly (father and son) Hughie Russell, Daemaen Kelly and Barry McGuigan fought and won British titles and were all Catholic so I don't see why Rogie wouldn't fight for the title based on a historical perspective!

Posted: **14 Apr 2008, 16:46**

Was that fight shown on Sky Billy?

Posted: **14 Apr 2008, 17:07**

That was a good fight. You should fight Fergusson again I reckon you would win over 6.

Posted: **15 Apr 2008, 06:25**

leforge wrote:That was a good fight. You should fight Fergusson again I reckon you would win over 6.

Too right - if Billy can stay in the gym and away from the pie shop he certainly showed on Friday night that he has more to offer.

A rematch with Ferguson would be a great starting point.

Posted: **16 Apr 2008, 03:14**

It shows the power of promotion with Martin Rogan, to be honest no-one (outside of anoraks) had really heard of him before last Friday, then he comes along and wins the Prizefighter.
For the first time in years i had guys talking about lower ranked heavies on the Monday morning, shows what a good bit of promotion can do.

As for Rogan its good to see the guy earn a bit of cash out of the sport, you could see it meant the world to him to win last Friday, and maybe he can go on to get some decent paydays from this.

Posted: **16 Apr 2008, 06:46**

Rogan looked pretty impressive over those short bouts, but I don't think he'd run Skelton, Sprott, Williams etc that close. This was a rung or several below domestic title level.

Posted: **16 Apr 2008, 16:07**

Maybe true, but Rogan's only a novice with 9 or 10 fights. With the right training and experience maybe he could do something, although time obviously isnt on his side. He looks as tough as they come, with a good dig.

Posted: **27 Apr 2008, 07:23**

He's apparently fighting Kenna for the Irish title in Belfast mid July.

Posted: **27 Apr 2008, 10:54**

billy bessey wrote:when i boxed martin in the kings hall belfast the atmosphere was better than any fight i had ever been to. there was more supporters for him than anyone else on the bill and if he was fighting for a title id say he could sell it out i dunno if he could win the british title but your guaranteed to get 100% effort from him i aint often seen a boxer who wants to win so badly i would love to see him fight at a higher level cos like i have said on another thread not only is he a warrior his also one of the nicest blokes you could ever meet

I was at that card Billy when you boxed Rogan, atmosphere is always great at the Kings Hall. Rogan is a tough nut to crack and as you said he gives 100% and is a down to earth guy.

Posted: **27 Apr 2008, 12:17**

He could certainly make TV/Films... he has one of the most naturally hardest looking faces I've seen.

He looks like he eats nails for breakfast.

Posted: **27 Apr 2008, 12:23**

Dirk Kelly wrote:He's apparently fighting Kenna for the Irish title in Belfast mid July.

not sure it will be in Belfast - but a good fight nonetheless

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