Afternoon gents,
I read earlier that Freddie has decided to resume his pro Sports career as a boxer. Yes at the grand old age of 34 the big man is turning his attention to the Sweet Science, although I hazard a guess it will be anything but sweet, excepting the money of course.
Is this guy for real?
He's got Barry McGuigan mentoring him which can't be a bad thing but I can't see this one working out. Even if he is inevitably handed a few over the hill journeymen I don't see what he expects to gain? The attention he craves perhaps? He obviously knows it's a very demanding Sport and as far as I'm aware he looked liked he'd ran his race his case a couple of years ago
I liked Flintoff, he played for the County I support (sometimes) and my lad got his autograph at Aigburth a few years ago. He was World Class for about a year and a half culminating in that Ashes but he didn't burn long enough, to be remotely considered a great. He might burn in the ring... burn himself out that is. There'll be a few heavyweights out there who'd see this as a scalp, he might be able to bang but it's a totally different ball game in the pro's and he doesn't have the years of ring craft behind him.
I don't know how good he is but starting out at 34 at any level is tough and IMO stupid.
They wont but hopefully the Boxing Board of Control reject his licence application and he has his circus act (making a few bob from an exhibition) before returning to the wild or where ever to grace us with more inane rubbish.
On a separate note, what did we make of the pundits picks for India? Carberry? Woakes? Does Broad deserve his spot? Key decisions ahead.
Sugar Ray Flintoff
posted on 6/9/12
It's part of a 2 part documentary, ka-ching.
posted on 6/9/12
Kash,
He must obviously fancy himself as a boxer... Although I don't expect this latest career change to last too long.
A few bob, a bit of the limelight and off your pop. Regarding T20 I wouldn't have thought he'd have 4 overs in him nowadays...
Yes, Carberry is a big risk IMO. Convinced promoting Trott is the way to go and the way we will go.
posted on 6/9/12
Maksi,
Sadly, I doubt his first opponent will be of the required standard to even knockout an ex Cricketer with little or no ring experience. Though I imagine there'd be a queue to do just that.
HM,
I did notice that. Had to happen of course. Maybe he'll return to the jungle with his tail between his legs. Not that I'll be watching to find out, unless George Foreman steps forward that is.
posted on 6/9/12
Kash, how on earth could he hit sixes now? Did you see the twilight of his career. Duck duck and duck spring to mind and he hung around far too long if you ask me. The day he retired was the day England started playing great cricket again and went to the number one in the rankings.
We have just lost that position to a great side, but still play a decent game, are the reigning T20 world champions and are number one in ODIs.
Flintoff drove me nuts with his big headed personality and his bad batting.
Good bowler though
posted on 6/9/12
Maski you not been watching the IPL and that standard of bowling in those small grounds? He just has to sneeze and he will hit a 6.
posted on 6/9/12
lol Good point mate. I did watch a couple of those games but got really bored with the whole thing to be honest.
Why are we talking about this though, is he making a comeback after his short boxing career?
posted on 6/9/12
Can't stand the guy. This just sums him up.
Give me Atherton anyday!
posted on 6/9/12
Why are we talking about this though, is he making a comeback after his short boxing career?
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No, probably back to the Tv I'm afraid. More chance of Pietersen being knighted than Freddie putting his pads back on.
Can't stand the guy. This just sums him up.
Give me Atherton anyday!
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Sums him up indeed. He really does believe his own hype this guy.
Like I said I didn't mind him once upon a time but he gets on my wick nowadays. What next? An appearance at Lakeside?
posted on 6/9/12
Lakeside
posted on 7/9/12
He should fight Sonny-Bill Williams, assuming Botha doesn't kill SBW when they fight in November.