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Monday Night FightZone - Monday December 14, 2008

1. 6-8pm AEST- The Sweet Science National Boxing Program

Program #126 - This week's Sweet Science boxing program features the following:

News panel Wrap with Paul Upham, Brad Cooke, Claude "The Black Diamond" Williams and Patrick Skene including the Klitschcko v Rahman

Interviews with:

- Paul Upham : Monster Year in Review special covering the best international and local fights of the year including top 5’s, prospect of the year and fighter of the year.

- Brad Vocale : Referee and former fighter on highlights of 2008

- Robert Drane : Author of Sweet Science Book of the year to anchor our Jack Johnson vs Tommy Burns Anniversary special. 100 years since Sydney hosted the fight that changed the world.

- Paul Toweel : Former fighter and now senior Amateur matchmaker for a year in Review of the amateurs including the Beijing Olympics and movement to the pro ranks, the recently completed Australian championships and fighters to watch for in the lead up to the Commonwealth games in 2010.

Radio - The Sweet Science Australian National boxing radio program is broadcast live to over 50 stations on the National Indigenous Radio Service including:

Sydney: Koori Radio: 93.7 FM
Melbourne: 3KND: 1503 AM
Townsville: 4K1G: 107.1 FM

Internet - Listen live on - http://www.gadigal.org.au - click on Koori Radio Live at the top of the page.

2. 11-11.30pm - KOTV on Foxtel Channel 519 (Sky Racing Service)

KOTV is a half hour international weekly boxing news program courtesy of Sky Ringside that previews all the big upcoming fights, highlights of recent fights from across the globe, as well as interviews with legends both past and present.

This weeks show features:

TBA

Note : KOTV is repeated at 9am AEST on Wednesday morning

3. 11.30 pm - 12.30am Canvas Classics on Foxtel Channel 519 (Sky Racing Service)

2008 – Super middle showdown Les Sherrington v Sosaia Vaka

A great uncle of mine saw the Burns/Johnson fight from ringside. He said Johnson moved like a big cat.

He was a smooth stalking panther on the outside and an sabre toothed tiger on the inside.

Have a listen tomorrow night, we have some audio from The Unforgivable Blackness documentary.
Its amazing that an event in Sydney in 1908 had such ramifications for the sporting world.

DaSweetScience wrote:He was a smooth stalking panther on the outside and an sabre toothed tiger on the inside.

Have a listen tomorrow night, we have some audio from The Unforgivable Blackness documentary.
Its amazing that an event in Sydney in 1908 had such ramifications for the sporting world.

is tomorrow night the call in night?

The Sweet Science on air Christmas party is happening on Monday 22nd Dec.

The show will be a dedicated 2 hours end of year special featuring fan call ins with anti-recession giveaways for each caller inc Don King Wigs, Don King 2k Prizefighter games, Danny Green "The Fight Game" DVD's, Robert Drane "Fighters by Trade" book, Lonsdale T's, Fightnight legend DVD's. It's all gotta go!

Each caller limited to 3 minutes - fight of the year domestic and international, fighter of the year, + 1 gripe + 1 improvement to help boxing grow.

Also featuring the funkiest Christmas Carol mix ever.

I have reserved a slot for you to give us a Geelong update.

The Don King Wig is in transit on Koori time .

DaSweetScience wrote:The Sweet Science on air Christmas party is happening on Monday 22nd Dec.

The show will be a dedicated 2 hours end of year special featuring fan call ins with anti-recession giveaways for each caller inc Don King Wigs, Don King 2k Prizefighter games, Danny Green "The Fight Game" DVD's, Robert Drane "Fighters by Trade" book, Lonsdale T's, Fightnight legend DVD's. It's all gotta go!

Each caller limited to 3 minutes - fight of the year domestic and international, fighter of the year, + 1 gripe + 1 improvement to help boxing grow.

Also featuring the funkiest Christmas Carol mix ever.

I have reserved a slot for you to give us a Geelong update.

The Don King Wig is in transit on Koori time .

Unleash is the one who will give the Geelong update.

Now i've got to think of something interesting to say

You're right. Ignore the above re the Don King Wig. Unleash can cover Geelong.

In the new studio we now have 2 phone lines so verbal matchups can also be arranged.

No swearing of course.

toppity wrote:

DaSweetScience wrote:The Sweet Science on air Christmas party is happening on Monday 22nd Dec.

The show will be a dedicated 2 hours end of year special featuring fan call ins with anti-recession giveaways for each caller inc Don King Wigs, Don King 2k Prizefighter games, Danny Green "The Fight Game" DVD's, Robert Drane "Fighters by Trade" book, Lonsdale T's, Fightnight legend DVD's. It's all gotta go!

Each caller limited to 3 minutes - fight of the year domestic and international, fighter of the year, + 1 gripe + 1 improvement to help boxing grow.

Also featuring the funkiest Christmas Carol mix ever.

I have reserved a slot for you to give us a Geelong update.

The Don King Wig is in transit on Koori time .

Unleash is the one who will give the Geelong update.

Now i've got to think of something interesting to say

You dont want to sound like a rambling idiot

Don't talk too soon Ben. You are pencilled in for Perth.

DaSweetScience wrote:Don't talk too soon Ben. You are pencilled in for Perth.

I would mate but after downing a few pints this arvo i would be a rambling idiot. Maybe a good thing i could have a winge about mismatches and how we should have 12 rounds again for the Aus title.

Its next Monday night so hopefully you will be sober by then.

P.S. You have a staunch supporter on the 12 round issue. Of over 100 sports played seriously in this country boxing is the only one that has a compromised standard compared to the international.

I suggested something to the ANBF in November called "The Champions option". On ANBF approved bouts (i.e. not obvious mistmatches) The champ has the right to offer the challenger a 12 round title fight. That way when overseas matchmakers are checking out our boys they don't see a slew of 10 rounders and think we are still in the warm kiddies pool.

DaSweetScience wrote:Its next Monday night so hopefully you will be sober by then.

P.S. You have a staunch supporter on the 12 round issue. Of over 100 sports played seriously in this country boxing is the only one that has a compromised standard compared to the international.

I suggested something to the ANBF in November called "The Champions option". On ANBF approved bouts (i.e. not obvious mistmatches) The champ has the right to offer the challenger a 12 round title fight. That way when overseas matchmakers are checking out our boys they don't see a slew of 10 rounders and think we are still in the warm kiddies pool.

Good idea.
At least then the Aus champ has the option of defending over the championship distance. I also think if you cant go 12 you arnt worthy of holding the National Title.
Our National Title should be held in higher regard.

DaSweetScience wrote:Don't talk too soon Ben. You are pencilled in for Perth.

I cant come on and talk avout the Aus title over 12 mate, I dont think Brad would appreciate it much

ben k wrote:

DaSweetScience wrote:Don't talk too soon Ben. You are pencilled in for Perth.

I cant come on and talk avout the Aus title over 12 mate, I dont think Brad would appreciate it much

Go nuts. I understand why Brad did it and it was with Boxers safety in mind.

But when the Kiwis, South Africans and the English all box their national champs over 12 heats then it is unaustralian to have a lower standard.

By the way mate, Great show today the Jack Johnson bit was great.

Thanks Ben. Jack Johnson is an extraordinary rich source of material. I can't believe what he went through to get that fight.

We are going to have a small ceremony at 11am on Boxing day on the site of the original fight in Rushcutters Bay. A moment that should be marked in time with a beer and a cheese platter.

Good idea mate, If only i didnt live 4000 kms away id join you.

An exclusive live cross to the most exciting boxing gym in Australia would seem appropriate to the show.....where's PerthKronk these days????