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Darren Sutherland. Introducin myself to the boxing fans.

Posted: 29 Nov 2008, 10:10
by Darren Sutherland
Hi, as many of you may already know, i have recently turned professional with Frank Maloney. I have seen that boxrec may be a great way of interacting with boxing fans and keeping them up to date with my career. I will sign in from time to time to chat and get involved in sensible discussions.

I would also like to take this opportunity to invite you to come along to the Dublin show taking place on the Dec 18th. I will be making my professional debut and hope that i can go on to achieve great things in my career.

I am currently based in London training with my new coach Brian Lawrence in preparation for the upcoming fight. So far, trainin is goin great and im enjoying the new challenges posed by the professional game.

Thanks for all the support

Darren Sutherland

Re: Darren Sutherland. Introducin myself to the boxing fans.

Posted: 29 Nov 2008, 10:19
by TerribleTerry
Good luck with your debut Darren - your style is great for the pros and I am sure you are gonna provide fans with plenty of entertainment in your career!

Re: Darren Sutherland. Introducin myself to the boxing fans.

Posted: 29 Nov 2008, 10:37
by housesecond
Good luck Darren, hope its all you wish for.

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Posted: 29 Nov 2008, 11:22
by twenty six
Now then Darren long time no see.
Often watched you training at Brendan's
Makes all that hard work in Sheffield worthwhile doesn't it ?
It's a bit better that Footlocker !
Really looking forward to your pro debut.
Rhodesy sends his regards.

Re: Darren Sutherland. Introducin myself to the boxing fans.

Posted: 29 Nov 2008, 11:45
by TerribleTerry
I know for a time there was talk you might have to retire from the amateurs due to eye damage (a few years back anyway).

How is the eye trouble? Is it now 100% cleared up?

Re: Darren Sutherland. Introducin myself to the boxing fans.

Posted: 29 Nov 2008, 11:48
by Tommy Gunn13
Good luck on your debut&your Pro career.I look forward to watching you progress over the coming years.... :box:

Re: Darren Sutherland. Introducin myself to the boxing fans.

Posted: 29 Nov 2008, 12:50
by m1kee50
Good luck Darren. All the best.

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Posted: 29 Nov 2008, 13:04
by Autobarn
Always exciting to see the top prospects. Looking forward to the 18th.

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Posted: 29 Nov 2008, 14:03
by BigEars
Darren the Amateur Middleweight, weight limit is about 165 lbs and that is with same day weigh ins.
Why did you decide to move up to the higher 168 lb weightclass in the pros rather than doing what most boxers do and drain down to their nearest weightclass ?

Also best of luck with the debut, there's a good chance I'll be in attendance :TU:

Re: Darren Sutherland. Introducin myself to the boxing fans.

Posted: 29 Nov 2008, 14:32
by Old bones Ian
Best of luck in the Pro's Darren.
Been looking forward to your debut since the Olympics

Re: Darren Sutherland. Introducin myself to the boxing fans.

Posted: 29 Nov 2008, 16:05
by Asterix
Good luck with your career. Thanks to your post above, I'll be even more interested in it. :TU:

Re: Darren Sutherland. Introducin myself to the boxing fans.

Posted: 29 Nov 2008, 17:04
by Londonirish
How you finding training in London?
Looking forward to the 18th, see you there :TU:

Re: Darren Sutherland. Introducin myself to the boxing fans.

Posted: 29 Nov 2008, 18:36
by rhino222
shrewd move by frank if he has pointed you in this direction, good luck with your career and take what this bunch say with a pinch of salt... :wink:

Re: Darren Sutherland. Introducin myself to the boxing fans.

Posted: 29 Nov 2008, 19:04
by kevo
Good luck on your debut mate, i'll be following your career with interest :TU:

Re: Darren Sutherland. Introducin myself to the boxing fans.

Posted: 29 Nov 2008, 19:36
by DG.
Yes, DS!

As someone said earlier, based on your interviews etc, you come across very well!

Good to see you on here, few other pro fighters here, Jamie Moore etc

Good luck, welcome to DGs Forum......er...I mean Boxrec!

:TU:

Re: Darren Sutherland. Introducin myself to the boxing fans.

Posted: 29 Nov 2008, 19:56
by E
Darren Sutherland wrote:Hi, as many of you may already know, i have recently turned professional with Frank Maloney. I have seen that boxrec may be a great way of interacting with boxing fans and keeping them up to date with my career. I will sign in from time to time to chat and get involved in sensible discussions.

I would also like to take this opportunity to invite you to come along to the Dublin show taking place on the Dec 18th. I will be making my professional debut and hope that i can go on to achieve great things in my career.

I am currently based in London training with my new coach Brian Lawrence in preparation for the upcoming fight. So far, trainin is goin great and im enjoying the new challenges posed by the professional game.

Thanks for all the support

Darren Sutherland
If you are Darren (unfortunately there are a lot of imposters on the internet) good luck - your style is definitely more suited to the pros.

Re: Darren Sutherland. Introducin myself to the boxing fans.

Posted: 30 Nov 2008, 06:58
by steve689
Looking forward to more big Dublin cards. Good luck Darren :TU:

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Posted: 30 Nov 2008, 08:08
by banjo
Good luck with your career, Frank Maloney has helped guide many fighters to world title challenges and even title wins so hopefully you'll be up there with the other guys. :TU:

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Posted: 30 Nov 2008, 08:15
by johnty1888
Good luck Darren, I hope you adapt to the pros as well as I think you will

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Posted: 30 Nov 2008, 08:42
by big lennox
Hi Darren

Congratulations on your success at the Olympics -brilliant result.Good luck with your pro career -you'll do very well indeed, me thinks.It was good to spar with you at Brendans all those years ago.

All the best

Tom

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Posted: 30 Nov 2008, 09:02
by jameswilson
Good luck.

Re: Darren Sutherland. Introducin myself to the boxing fans.

Posted: 30 Nov 2008, 11:48
by Dioufy
Hi, and welcome. I hope your transition to the pro's goes well. You're definitely with the right promoter and let's hope you get matched well, thus equipping you with the tools and experience to perhaps, one day fight, and hopefully win a world title.

Re: Darren Sutherland. Introducin myself to the boxing fans.

Posted: 30 Nov 2008, 12:39
by Boxingmad
Darren Sutherland wrote:Hi, as many of you may already know, i have recently turned professional with Frank Maloney. I have seen that boxrec may be a great way of interacting with boxing fans and keeping them up to date with my career. I will sign in from time to time to chat and get involved in sensible discussions.

I would also like to take this opportunity to invite you to come along to the Dublin show taking place on the Dec 18th. I will be making my professional debut and hope that i can go on to achieve great things in my career.

I am currently based in London training with my new coach Brian Lawrence in preparation for the upcoming fight. So far, trainin is goin great and im enjoying the new challenges posed by the professional game.

Thanks for all the support

Darren Sutherland
Looking forward to it - it's shaping up to be a great bill, and you're in good hands with Brian Lawrence - he knows his stuff. I'm gonna take in the show and head up to Dundalk afterwards to see the relatives. Should be a great weekend.

Best of luck on the 18th.

Re: Darren Sutherland. Introducin myself to the boxing fans.

Posted: 30 Nov 2008, 14:16
by Darren Sutherland
Hey ya, Yeah the eye is 100% thanks.. i think everything happens for a reason and even tho it was a very low point in my life, i feel it has made me stronger mentally and more determined than ever to succeed. Prior to the injury, i was not really enjoying my boxing as i put so much pressure on myself to be the best. Im my own worse critic! So since recoveryin from the injury, I now treat everyday like it could be my last and now I really enjoy my boxing. I know that at end of the day, you cant do anymore than ya best!! And thats what i give everyday!!
TerribleTerry wrote:I know for a time there was talk you might have to retire from the amateurs due to eye damage (a few years back anyway).

How is the eye trouble? Is it now 100% cleared up?

Re: Darren Sutherland. Introducin myself to the boxing fans.

Posted: 30 Nov 2008, 14:24
by Dioufy
I'm English but I'd love for you to get revenge over DeGale sometime in the pro's - I really don't like him, perhaps it's his arrogance and his need for attention. Can I ask you if you would love revenge or doesn't it bother you, Darren?