AJ used to be great to watch
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never been a great watch IMO.... certainly not against anyone who can actually box to any sort of level....
the Parker fight was awful, can;t remember him bing 'good to watch' from then on?
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 56 seconds ago
comment by Spurtle (U1608)
posted 40 minutes ago
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Spurtle (U1608)
posted 9 minutes ago
Even if AJ was to rematch Dubois and win, this loss will have lessened his legacy. That's 2 losses he got absolutely battered now, this one even more devastating as he ended it in front of a world record crowd trying to do a handstand on the canvas.
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Even if AJ were to somehow win a rematch they'd have to then fight a third fight as Dubois as Champion would undoubtedly have a rematch clause put in.
Unless my name is Oleksandr Usyk there's no way I want to fight this version of DDD three times lol.
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Quite possibly. At least if it's 1 each it will warrant a trilogy more than others we've seen. From memory of recent trilogies there aren't many that have been 1-1 going into the third. They've been more 1 sided than that.
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Do you really see AJ beating Dubois after what we saw this weekend?
AJ used to be great to watch, however he seems to have had that fearless aggression coached or beaten out of him.
Dubois put up a good fight against Usyk, the low blow was borderline and I think he'd have finished him off had it been an inch or two higher.
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anything is possible, AJ has it in it to beat DD I believe. If he can sort his head out and actually execute a gameplan. Cos I dont think for 1 second that he boxed to his instructed gameplan in there at the weekend. Whether that part of him is gone or not remains to be seen.
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 20 minutes ago
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 5 minutes ago
I don't keep peddling anything. You keep lying that I said I don't want fighters to get damaged. Something I clearly did not say and you can't show a single quote of mine to show that I did.
My point was simply that I don't want to see AJ (or any fighter for that matter) seriously hurt. That didn't fit your argument so you've tried your absolute best to bend what I've said into I don't want to see a fighter damaged.
I did not say that, I've never said that and all you can do is keep wishing that I did say that lol.
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once again:
"comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 1 day ago
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 6 minutes ago
nup thats the sport , its the name of the game damage the other person ... as long as they pass the medicals they need they know fine well what they are signing up for.
And we love it
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"Not for me, this is Queensbury rules boxing,........."
you literally said that damaging the other person is not for you.
Nup its for the Drs to decide, if they pass a medical and deemed fine to fight then thats good for me.
the sports is about damaging your opponent"
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Who are you quoting here with those other bits of quote? I didn't say that. Are you quoting yourself? If so why ? I've simply asked you to quote what you claim I've said.
Yes I said that first sentence you've quoted which is "this is Queensbury rules boxing". So what ? Are you falsely under the impression that this isn't Queensbury rules ??
I DID NOT say that I don't want to see other fighters get damaged. Quote me if I did. You can't though because it never happened.
I said that I don't want to see AJ or anyone else getting seriously hurt. That's something completely different. Can you not see the very clear distinction??
All fighters take varying degrees of damage in boxing, that's a given. Why would I ever say anything so stupid as I don't want to see fighters taking damage ?? Ridiculous made up nonsense.
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 20 minutes ago
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 5 minutes ago
I don't keep peddling anything. You keep lying that I said I don't want fighters to get damaged. Something I clearly did not say and you can't show a single quote of mine to show that I did.
My point was simply that I don't want to see AJ (or any fighter for that matter) seriously hurt. That didn't fit your argument so you've tried your absolute best to bend what I've said into I don't want to see a fighter damaged.
I did not say that, I've never said that and all you can do is keep wishing that I did say that lol.
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once again:
"comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 1 day ago
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 6 minutes ago
nup thats the sport , its the name of the game damage the other person ... as long as they pass the medicals they need they know fine well what they are signing up for.
And we love it
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"Not for me, this is Queensbury rules boxing,........."
you literally said that damaging the other person is not for you.
Nup its for the Drs to decide, if they pass a medical and deemed fine to fight then thats good for me.
the sports is about damaging your opponent"
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Who are you quoting here with those other bits of quote? I didn't say that. Are you quoting yourself? If so why ? I've simply asked you to quote what you claim I've said.
Yes I said that first sentence you've quoted which is "this is Queensbury rules boxing". So what ? Are you falsely under the impression that this isn't Queensbury rules ??
I DID NOT say that I don't want to see other fighters get damaged. Quote me if I did. You can't though because it never happened.
I said that I don't want to see AJ or anyone else getting seriously hurt. That's something completely different. Can you not see the very clear distinction??
All fighters take varying degrees of damage in boxing, that's a given. Why would I ever say anything so stupid as I don't want to see fighters taking damage ?? Ridiculous made up nonsense.
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I have no idea why you would say you dont want fighters to take damage, but you did.
When I said fighters taking damage is the name of the game and we love it you said
"Not for me, this is Queensbury rules boxing"
then went on to talk about death and massively going over the top.
I quoted the part before that (which I had said) to give your quote context as to what you were replying to.
whodunit and superb should defo spar
whats your weight class's lads?
comment by The Spanish Italians - Its all coming home again (U21595)
posted 5 seconds ago
whodunit and superb should defo spar
whats your weight class's lads?
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I cant ... I mentioned the gym I train at and was instantly accused of asking someone for a fight on here!
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 20 minutes ago
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 5 minutes ago
I don't keep peddling anything. You keep lying that I said I don't want fighters to get damaged. Something I clearly did not say and you can't show a single quote of mine to show that I did.
My point was simply that I don't want to see AJ (or any fighter for that matter) seriously hurt. That didn't fit your argument so you've tried your absolute best to bend what I've said into I don't want to see a fighter damaged.
I did not say that, I've never said that and all you can do is keep wishing that I did say that lol.
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once again:
"comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 1 day ago
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 6 minutes ago
nup thats the sport , its the name of the game damage the other person ... as long as they pass the medicals they need they know fine well what they are signing up for.
And we love it
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"Not for me, this is Queensbury rules boxing,........."
you literally said that damaging the other person is not for you.
Nup its for the Drs to decide, if they pass a medical and deemed fine to fight then thats good for me.
the sports is about damaging your opponent"
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Who are you quoting here with those other bits of quote? I didn't say that. Are you quoting yourself? If so why ? I've simply asked you to quote what you claim I've said.
Yes I said that first sentence you've quoted which is "this is Queensbury rules boxing". So what ? Are you falsely under the impression that this isn't Queensbury rules ??
I DID NOT say that I don't want to see other fighters get damaged. Quote me if I did. You can't though because it never happened.
I said that I don't want to see AJ or anyone else getting seriously hurt. That's something completely different. Can you not see the very clear distinction??
All fighters take varying degrees of damage in boxing, that's a given. Why would I ever say anything so stupid as I don't want to see fighters taking damage ?? Ridiculous made up nonsense.
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I have no idea why you would say you dont want fighters to take damage, but you did.
When I said fighters taking damage is the name of the game and we love it you said
"Not for me, this is Queensbury rules boxing"
then went on to talk about death and massively going over the top.
I quoted the part before that (which I had said) to give your quote context as to what you were replying to.
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Wow, you're unreal. You can't quote me saying it but your adamant that I did. Unbelievable 😂.
So in your very strange little world me saying "Not for me, this is Queensbury rules boxing" is the same thing as I don't want fighters to get damaged. Or whatever made up nonsense you're claiming.
Are you on some kind of meds ? I feel that I need to ask at this point because I've honestly never had such a preposterous and fictitious conversation as this with anyone in my entire life
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 25 minutes ago
comment by The Spanish Italians - Its all coming home again (U21595)
posted 5 seconds ago
whodunit and superb should defo spar
whats your weight class's lads?
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I cant ... I mentioned the gym I train at and was instantly accused of asking someone for a fight on here!
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ah yes, sorry chaps, was only playing
https://x.com/BBCSport/status/1838484203866067380
comment by Peks - Comanche Moon (U6618)
posted 3 minutes ago
https://x.com/BBCSport/status/1838484203866067380
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Name change bet required at this point whodumbtit?
😂😂
wtf??
Boxer Anthony Joshua’s tough training regime may have led to a lapse in concentration that led him to speed in a 30mph zone, the athlete told court officials.
The 34-year-old was caught by a Sussex Police officer doing 44mph in a 30mph zone on the A26 in Lewes, East Sussex, on May 29 in his Range Rover Vogue.
According to court documents filed as part of the single justice procedure system, where cases are dealt with on paper alone, Joshua offered his “sincerest apologies” for speeding.
He wrote to the court saying that he understands the importance of road safety and the potential consequences of driving too fast.
Writing in his defence, Joshua said: “I am a professional athlete, currently in the middle of a very intense training camp.
“My schedule has been extremely demanding, and I was travelling to or from a training session at the time and date of the offence.
“The physical and mental fatigue from my training may have clouded my judgement, leading to this lapse in concentration.
“I recognise that such circumstances do not justify speeding, and I deeply regret allowing myself to make this error.”
Blokes an absolute fackin bell 🔚
comment by Dreaming of a Billsit in Dudley. Fairwell Raptor (U23088)
posted 2 hours, 40 minutes ago
wtf??
Boxer Anthony Joshua’s tough training regime may have led to a lapse in concentration that led him to speed in a 30mph zone, the athlete told court officials.
The 34-year-old was caught by a Sussex Police officer doing 44mph in a 30mph zone on the A26 in Lewes, East Sussex, on May 29 in his Range Rover Vogue.
According to court documents filed as part of the single justice procedure system, where cases are dealt with on paper alone, Joshua offered his “sincerest apologies” for speeding.
He wrote to the court saying that he understands the importance of road safety and the potential consequences of driving too fast.
Writing in his defence, Joshua said: “I am a professional athlete, currently in the middle of a very intense training camp.
“My schedule has been extremely demanding, and I was travelling to or from a training session at the time and date of the offence.
“The physical and mental fatigue from my training may have clouded my judgement, leading to this lapse in concentration.
“I recognise that such circumstances do not justify speeding, and I deeply regret allowing myself to make this error.”
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not a word of that will be his, that will all be prepared by his PR agent. Makes sense when you have as much money invested in him as he does.
Very accurate (imo) assessment of Joshua
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7zBVond2PM
comment by Peks - Comanche Moon (U6618)
posted 3 hours, 14 minutes ago
Very accurate (imo) assessment of Joshua
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7zBVond2PM
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Looking too much into it tbh.
You can't get to where AJ is without being half decent at the sport.
Heavyweight boxing is entertaining because one punch changes it all.
On another day Dubois gets caught by a banger early and backs off the whole fight.
Both fighters don't have great defence. Both fighters have great power.
It makes for entertaining fights.
comment by Ali - 🇪🇦 🏴 (U1192)
posted 2 days ago
comment by Peks - Comanche Moon (U6618)
posted 3 hours, 14 minutes ago
Very accurate (imo) assessment of Joshua
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7zBVond2PM
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Looking too much into it tbh.
You can't get to where AJ is without being half decent at the sport.
Heavyweight boxing is entertaining because one punch changes it all.
On another day Dubois gets caught by a banger early and backs off the whole fight.
Both fighters don't have great defence. Both fighters have great power.
It makes for entertaining fights.
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common sense approach Mr Ali ... it will never catch on
Anyone watched that Four Kings series on Amazon about Lewis, Bruno, Eubank and Benn yet?
Sorry, that question was to fans of boxing, not casuals who watch when Sky tell them it is a BIG fight.
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 12 hours, 39 minutes ago
Anyone watched that Four Kings series on Amazon about Lewis, Bruno, Eubank and Benn yet?
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Not yet.
I'd recommend the four kings documentary on Duran,Hearns,Leonard and Hagler.
how good was Bruno?
i know he wasn't in Lennox's class, and that he has a reputation as a bit of a clown, but he was the first person to rock Tyson wasn't he? and he didn't embarrass himself against him.
comment by OK then 21-36. Whitney was not just a singer, ... (U23088)
posted 27 minutes ago
how good was Bruno?
i know he wasn't in Lennox's class, and that he has a reputation as a bit of a clown, but he was the first person to rock Tyson wasn't he? and he didn't embarrass himself against him.
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That was the first fight Tyson had after he sacked Kevin Rooney & his technique was already beginning to deteriorate.
Head movement not as good, trying to look for one big shot rather than work his way in with jabs
AJ reminded me of Bruno
V big muscular HW for the era, a bit too stiff without good survival instincts when he got belted in the face.
Probably had a better jab than AJ though
80s & 90s many more quality HWs round then now ofcourse, much harder to get to the v top in that era
comment by Peks - Comanche Moon (U6618)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by OK then 21-36. Whitney was not just a singer, ... (U23088)
posted 27 minutes ago
how good was Bruno?
i know he wasn't in Lennox's class, and that he has a reputation as a bit of a clown, but he was the first person to rock Tyson wasn't he? and he didn't embarrass himself against him.
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That was the first fight Tyson had after he sacked Kevin Rooney & his technique was already beginning to deteriorate.
Head movement not as good, trying to look for one big shot rather than work his way in with jabs
AJ reminded me of Bruno
V big muscular HW for the era, a bit too stiff without good survival instincts when he got belted in the face.
Probably had a better jab than AJ though
80s & 90s many more quality HWs round then now ofcourse, much harder to get to the v top in that era
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Yeah Bruno gave Lennox Lewis all sorts of problems for much of their fight before Lennox changed the course of the fight with a big hook. So anyone saying Bruno wasn't that good should probably watch that fight.
I'd say the 90's were definitely better than the 80's for Heavyweights. 80's had some tough guys like Bonecrusher Smith and Witherspoon (who beat Bruno) but I'm not sure that decade was as brimming with talent as the 90's with the likes Holyfield, Bowe, Mercer, Lewis etc.
Credit to Bruno though as he won the WBC strap right in the middle of all that in 95. Still not sure how exactly lol but fair play he did.
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posted on 24/9/24
AJ used to be great to watch
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never been a great watch IMO.... certainly not against anyone who can actually box to any sort of level....
the Parker fight was awful, can;t remember him bing 'good to watch' from then on?
posted on 24/9/24
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 56 seconds ago
comment by Spurtle (U1608)
posted 40 minutes ago
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Spurtle (U1608)
posted 9 minutes ago
Even if AJ was to rematch Dubois and win, this loss will have lessened his legacy. That's 2 losses he got absolutely battered now, this one even more devastating as he ended it in front of a world record crowd trying to do a handstand on the canvas.
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Even if AJ were to somehow win a rematch they'd have to then fight a third fight as Dubois as Champion would undoubtedly have a rematch clause put in.
Unless my name is Oleksandr Usyk there's no way I want to fight this version of DDD three times lol.
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Quite possibly. At least if it's 1 each it will warrant a trilogy more than others we've seen. From memory of recent trilogies there aren't many that have been 1-1 going into the third. They've been more 1 sided than that.
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Do you really see AJ beating Dubois after what we saw this weekend?
AJ used to be great to watch, however he seems to have had that fearless aggression coached or beaten out of him.
Dubois put up a good fight against Usyk, the low blow was borderline and I think he'd have finished him off had it been an inch or two higher.
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anything is possible, AJ has it in it to beat DD I believe. If he can sort his head out and actually execute a gameplan. Cos I dont think for 1 second that he boxed to his instructed gameplan in there at the weekend. Whether that part of him is gone or not remains to be seen.
posted on 24/9/24
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 20 minutes ago
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 5 minutes ago
I don't keep peddling anything. You keep lying that I said I don't want fighters to get damaged. Something I clearly did not say and you can't show a single quote of mine to show that I did.
My point was simply that I don't want to see AJ (or any fighter for that matter) seriously hurt. That didn't fit your argument so you've tried your absolute best to bend what I've said into I don't want to see a fighter damaged.
I did not say that, I've never said that and all you can do is keep wishing that I did say that lol.
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once again:
"comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 1 day ago
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 6 minutes ago
nup thats the sport , its the name of the game damage the other person ... as long as they pass the medicals they need they know fine well what they are signing up for.
And we love it
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"Not for me, this is Queensbury rules boxing,........."
you literally said that damaging the other person is not for you.
Nup its for the Drs to decide, if they pass a medical and deemed fine to fight then thats good for me.
the sports is about damaging your opponent"
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Who are you quoting here with those other bits of quote? I didn't say that. Are you quoting yourself? If so why ? I've simply asked you to quote what you claim I've said.
Yes I said that first sentence you've quoted which is "this is Queensbury rules boxing". So what ? Are you falsely under the impression that this isn't Queensbury rules ??
I DID NOT say that I don't want to see other fighters get damaged. Quote me if I did. You can't though because it never happened.
I said that I don't want to see AJ or anyone else getting seriously hurt. That's something completely different. Can you not see the very clear distinction??
All fighters take varying degrees of damage in boxing, that's a given. Why would I ever say anything so stupid as I don't want to see fighters taking damage ?? Ridiculous made up nonsense.
posted on 24/9/24
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 20 minutes ago
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 5 minutes ago
I don't keep peddling anything. You keep lying that I said I don't want fighters to get damaged. Something I clearly did not say and you can't show a single quote of mine to show that I did.
My point was simply that I don't want to see AJ (or any fighter for that matter) seriously hurt. That didn't fit your argument so you've tried your absolute best to bend what I've said into I don't want to see a fighter damaged.
I did not say that, I've never said that and all you can do is keep wishing that I did say that lol.
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once again:
"comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 1 day ago
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 6 minutes ago
nup thats the sport , its the name of the game damage the other person ... as long as they pass the medicals they need they know fine well what they are signing up for.
And we love it
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"Not for me, this is Queensbury rules boxing,........."
you literally said that damaging the other person is not for you.
Nup its for the Drs to decide, if they pass a medical and deemed fine to fight then thats good for me.
the sports is about damaging your opponent"
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Who are you quoting here with those other bits of quote? I didn't say that. Are you quoting yourself? If so why ? I've simply asked you to quote what you claim I've said.
Yes I said that first sentence you've quoted which is "this is Queensbury rules boxing". So what ? Are you falsely under the impression that this isn't Queensbury rules ??
I DID NOT say that I don't want to see other fighters get damaged. Quote me if I did. You can't though because it never happened.
I said that I don't want to see AJ or anyone else getting seriously hurt. That's something completely different. Can you not see the very clear distinction??
All fighters take varying degrees of damage in boxing, that's a given. Why would I ever say anything so stupid as I don't want to see fighters taking damage ?? Ridiculous made up nonsense.
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I have no idea why you would say you dont want fighters to take damage, but you did.
When I said fighters taking damage is the name of the game and we love it you said
"Not for me, this is Queensbury rules boxing"
then went on to talk about death and massively going over the top.
I quoted the part before that (which I had said) to give your quote context as to what you were replying to.
posted on 24/9/24
whodunit and superb should defo spar
whats your weight class's lads?
posted on 24/9/24
comment by The Spanish Italians - Its all coming home again (U21595)
posted 5 seconds ago
whodunit and superb should defo spar
whats your weight class's lads?
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I cant ... I mentioned the gym I train at and was instantly accused of asking someone for a fight on here!
posted on 24/9/24
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 20 minutes ago
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 5 minutes ago
I don't keep peddling anything. You keep lying that I said I don't want fighters to get damaged. Something I clearly did not say and you can't show a single quote of mine to show that I did.
My point was simply that I don't want to see AJ (or any fighter for that matter) seriously hurt. That didn't fit your argument so you've tried your absolute best to bend what I've said into I don't want to see a fighter damaged.
I did not say that, I've never said that and all you can do is keep wishing that I did say that lol.
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once again:
"comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 1 day ago
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 6 minutes ago
nup thats the sport , its the name of the game damage the other person ... as long as they pass the medicals they need they know fine well what they are signing up for.
And we love it
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"Not for me, this is Queensbury rules boxing,........."
you literally said that damaging the other person is not for you.
Nup its for the Drs to decide, if they pass a medical and deemed fine to fight then thats good for me.
the sports is about damaging your opponent"
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Who are you quoting here with those other bits of quote? I didn't say that. Are you quoting yourself? If so why ? I've simply asked you to quote what you claim I've said.
Yes I said that first sentence you've quoted which is "this is Queensbury rules boxing". So what ? Are you falsely under the impression that this isn't Queensbury rules ??
I DID NOT say that I don't want to see other fighters get damaged. Quote me if I did. You can't though because it never happened.
I said that I don't want to see AJ or anyone else getting seriously hurt. That's something completely different. Can you not see the very clear distinction??
All fighters take varying degrees of damage in boxing, that's a given. Why would I ever say anything so stupid as I don't want to see fighters taking damage ?? Ridiculous made up nonsense.
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I have no idea why you would say you dont want fighters to take damage, but you did.
When I said fighters taking damage is the name of the game and we love it you said
"Not for me, this is Queensbury rules boxing"
then went on to talk about death and massively going over the top.
I quoted the part before that (which I had said) to give your quote context as to what you were replying to.
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Wow, you're unreal. You can't quote me saying it but your adamant that I did. Unbelievable 😂.
So in your very strange little world me saying "Not for me, this is Queensbury rules boxing" is the same thing as I don't want fighters to get damaged. Or whatever made up nonsense you're claiming.
Are you on some kind of meds ? I feel that I need to ask at this point because I've honestly never had such a preposterous and fictitious conversation as this with anyone in my entire life
posted on 24/9/24
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 25 minutes ago
comment by The Spanish Italians - Its all coming home again (U21595)
posted 5 seconds ago
whodunit and superb should defo spar
whats your weight class's lads?
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I cant ... I mentioned the gym I train at and was instantly accused of asking someone for a fight on here!
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ah yes, sorry chaps, was only playing
posted on 24/9/24
https://x.com/BBCSport/status/1838484203866067380
posted on 24/9/24
comment by Peks - Comanche Moon (U6618)
posted 3 minutes ago
https://x.com/BBCSport/status/1838484203866067380
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posted on 24/9/24
Name change bet required at this point whodumbtit?
😂😂
posted on 26/9/24
wtf??
Boxer Anthony Joshua’s tough training regime may have led to a lapse in concentration that led him to speed in a 30mph zone, the athlete told court officials.
The 34-year-old was caught by a Sussex Police officer doing 44mph in a 30mph zone on the A26 in Lewes, East Sussex, on May 29 in his Range Rover Vogue.
According to court documents filed as part of the single justice procedure system, where cases are dealt with on paper alone, Joshua offered his “sincerest apologies” for speeding.
He wrote to the court saying that he understands the importance of road safety and the potential consequences of driving too fast.
Writing in his defence, Joshua said: “I am a professional athlete, currently in the middle of a very intense training camp.
“My schedule has been extremely demanding, and I was travelling to or from a training session at the time and date of the offence.
“The physical and mental fatigue from my training may have clouded my judgement, leading to this lapse in concentration.
“I recognise that such circumstances do not justify speeding, and I deeply regret allowing myself to make this error.”
posted on 26/9/24
Blokes an absolute fackin bell 🔚
posted on 26/9/24
comment by Dreaming of a Billsit in Dudley. Fairwell Raptor (U23088)
posted 2 hours, 40 minutes ago
wtf??
Boxer Anthony Joshua’s tough training regime may have led to a lapse in concentration that led him to speed in a 30mph zone, the athlete told court officials.
The 34-year-old was caught by a Sussex Police officer doing 44mph in a 30mph zone on the A26 in Lewes, East Sussex, on May 29 in his Range Rover Vogue.
According to court documents filed as part of the single justice procedure system, where cases are dealt with on paper alone, Joshua offered his “sincerest apologies” for speeding.
He wrote to the court saying that he understands the importance of road safety and the potential consequences of driving too fast.
Writing in his defence, Joshua said: “I am a professional athlete, currently in the middle of a very intense training camp.
“My schedule has been extremely demanding, and I was travelling to or from a training session at the time and date of the offence.
“The physical and mental fatigue from my training may have clouded my judgement, leading to this lapse in concentration.
“I recognise that such circumstances do not justify speeding, and I deeply regret allowing myself to make this error.”
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not a word of that will be his, that will all be prepared by his PR agent. Makes sense when you have as much money invested in him as he does.
posted on 28/9/24
Very accurate (imo) assessment of Joshua
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7zBVond2PM
posted on 28/9/24
comment by Peks - Comanche Moon (U6618)
posted 3 hours, 14 minutes ago
Very accurate (imo) assessment of Joshua
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7zBVond2PM
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Looking too much into it tbh.
You can't get to where AJ is without being half decent at the sport.
Heavyweight boxing is entertaining because one punch changes it all.
On another day Dubois gets caught by a banger early and backs off the whole fight.
Both fighters don't have great defence. Both fighters have great power.
It makes for entertaining fights.
posted on 1/10/24
comment by Ali - 🇪🇦 🏴 (U1192)
posted 2 days ago
comment by Peks - Comanche Moon (U6618)
posted 3 hours, 14 minutes ago
Very accurate (imo) assessment of Joshua
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7zBVond2PM
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Looking too much into it tbh.
You can't get to where AJ is without being half decent at the sport.
Heavyweight boxing is entertaining because one punch changes it all.
On another day Dubois gets caught by a banger early and backs off the whole fight.
Both fighters don't have great defence. Both fighters have great power.
It makes for entertaining fights.
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common sense approach Mr Ali ... it will never catch on
posted on 2/10/24
Anyone watched that Four Kings series on Amazon about Lewis, Bruno, Eubank and Benn yet?
posted on 2/10/24
No
posted on 2/10/24
Sorry, that question was to fans of boxing, not casuals who watch when Sky tell them it is a BIG fight.
posted on 2/10/24
Sorry m8 my mistake
posted on 3/10/24
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 12 hours, 39 minutes ago
Anyone watched that Four Kings series on Amazon about Lewis, Bruno, Eubank and Benn yet?
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Not yet.
I'd recommend the four kings documentary on Duran,Hearns,Leonard and Hagler.
posted on 3/10/24
how good was Bruno?
i know he wasn't in Lennox's class, and that he has a reputation as a bit of a clown, but he was the first person to rock Tyson wasn't he? and he didn't embarrass himself against him.
posted on 3/10/24
comment by OK then 21-36. Whitney was not just a singer, ... (U23088)
posted 27 minutes ago
how good was Bruno?
i know he wasn't in Lennox's class, and that he has a reputation as a bit of a clown, but he was the first person to rock Tyson wasn't he? and he didn't embarrass himself against him.
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That was the first fight Tyson had after he sacked Kevin Rooney & his technique was already beginning to deteriorate.
Head movement not as good, trying to look for one big shot rather than work his way in with jabs
AJ reminded me of Bruno
V big muscular HW for the era, a bit too stiff without good survival instincts when he got belted in the face.
Probably had a better jab than AJ though
80s & 90s many more quality HWs round then now ofcourse, much harder to get to the v top in that era
posted on 3/10/24
comment by Peks - Comanche Moon (U6618)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by OK then 21-36. Whitney was not just a singer, ... (U23088)
posted 27 minutes ago
how good was Bruno?
i know he wasn't in Lennox's class, and that he has a reputation as a bit of a clown, but he was the first person to rock Tyson wasn't he? and he didn't embarrass himself against him.
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That was the first fight Tyson had after he sacked Kevin Rooney & his technique was already beginning to deteriorate.
Head movement not as good, trying to look for one big shot rather than work his way in with jabs
AJ reminded me of Bruno
V big muscular HW for the era, a bit too stiff without good survival instincts when he got belted in the face.
Probably had a better jab than AJ though
80s & 90s many more quality HWs round then now ofcourse, much harder to get to the v top in that era
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Yeah Bruno gave Lennox Lewis all sorts of problems for much of their fight before Lennox changed the course of the fight with a big hook. So anyone saying Bruno wasn't that good should probably watch that fight.
I'd say the 90's were definitely better than the 80's for Heavyweights. 80's had some tough guys like Bonecrusher Smith and Witherspoon (who beat Bruno) but I'm not sure that decade was as brimming with talent as the 90's with the likes Holyfield, Bowe, Mercer, Lewis etc.
Credit to Bruno though as he won the WBC strap right in the middle of all that in 95. Still not sure how exactly lol but fair play he did.
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