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Old 31-01-2016, 16:08
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Terrible fight, pretty pointless really as the opponent wasn't even european level, impossible to judge groves from a fight like that and I am not sure what he is supposed to learn from it either.
It was simply an easy fight - all fighters take them and this was Groves chance to return to winning ways and boost his confidence.
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Old 31-01-2016, 19:38
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Andre Ward says hi. Olympic champ, underfeated multiple world champion and cant draw a dime.
The deal he and Kovalev have signed means he'll draw big in November - if they both win their fights up to then. Ward fights in March and Kovalev has another fight in June. Then it's game on.

Kovalev/Pascal II tonight. Should be decent while it lasts, these two really dont like each other.
Couldn't watch and want to now but can't find a video. Maybe it's too soon to be uploaded but i'd appreciate a link if anyone's got one.

It was simply an easy fight - all fighters take them and this was Groves chance to return to winning ways and boost his confidence.
I don't blame Groves at all. I hope I'm wrong, but I think he's as shot as David Price and no amount of bum-beating confidence is going to get him back on top again. But good luck to him anyway. No link for that fight needed
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Old 31-01-2016, 21:20
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Couldn't watch and want to now but can't find a video. Maybe it's too soon to be uploaded but i'd appreciate a link if anyone's got one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPSN...ature=youtu.be
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Old 31-01-2016, 23:08
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Old 01-02-2016, 00:04
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Ok. Kovalev just seems to be getting better and better. He didn't give Pascal an inch. Ward is a great fighter. But he is taking a huge risk. Not just the inactivity, but if the fight with Kovalev happens it will be only Ward's second bout at the weight. Hope it happens though!

Does Freddie Roach have a World Champion ATM?
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Old 01-02-2016, 00:34
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Does Freddie Roach have a World Champion ATM?
Viktor Postol.
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Old 01-02-2016, 13:08
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Apparently big frank is making a comeback. http://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/ne...has-no-choice/ is he off his meds because that seems like a bad idea plus the fact he wouldn't get a licence to box.
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Old 01-02-2016, 16:15
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Apparently big frank is making a comeback. http://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/ne...has-no-choice/ is he off his meds because that seems like a bad idea plus the fact he wouldn't get a licence to box.
I've just read the news item. Oh No!!! Please, please, please, don't take up boxing again, Frank, unless it's in an advisory or coaching capacity. You could do yourself very serious harm by going into the ring again.

Anyway, I believe you've had a detached retina in the past. I very much doubt, and sincerely, hope, they won't give you a licence.

Don't do it, Frank - Please !!!
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Old 01-02-2016, 16:17
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I led to believe that because of frank's bipolar he wouldn't get a license but seriously?! 54? Frank you we're a great boxer in your time but please don't be stupid
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Old 02-02-2016, 13:31
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I feel a bit sorry for Frank boxing was his life and the only thing keeping him going. Mentally he needs to keep boxing or at least training for fights. I think in his head he still needs to believe he can fight but honestly he would never be allowed.

Great boxer and a really nice guy keep dreaming the dream but stay out of any serious fights
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Old 02-02-2016, 13:51
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Joe Frazier is dead at 67 years of age, 2016 is really turning into a rubbish year already for so many high profile deaths.
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Old 02-02-2016, 16:35
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Joe Frazier is dead at 67 years of age, 2016 is really turning into a rubbish year already for so many high profile deaths.
He died in 2011.
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Old 02-02-2016, 16:37
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Joe Frazier is dead at 67 years of age, 2016 is really turning into a rubbish year already for so many high profile deaths.
Over 4 years too late
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Old 02-02-2016, 17:16
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Shiver me timbers. Amir Khan going to fight again for the time in ever so it seems! He'll fight Saul Alvarez in las vegas May 7th
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Old 02-02-2016, 17:56
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I didn't see that coming in a million years. Good on him for taking it, but it's a joke fight really.
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Old 02-02-2016, 18:04
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It seems khan will do anything to avoid brook.
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Old 02-02-2016, 18:14
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More like Canelo will do anything to avoid GGG.
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Old 02-02-2016, 18:28
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More like Canelo will do anything to avoid GGG.
Yeah seems it, I personally thought it was nailed on to have a Canelo v GGG fight in May time.

Seems a lot of the big names are just avoiding him. Is why I get fed up with boxing, to often we never get the fights we need to see.

I don't want to start a UFC/Boxing argument but I do like the fact on the whole the best do fight the best. Look at that Irish guy Conor McGregor beat one champion at one weight and has now stepped up to fight the champion of the weight above.

Way to many promoters and of course having the WBO, WBA, WBO and IBF makes it even harder to do fights ect
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Old 02-02-2016, 18:52
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Props to khan as I didn't think he would take take fight like this. His going to get knocked out though. Canelo far to big, too strong and will walk khan down.

Canelo v GGG only happens when golovkin accepts terms. Canelo brings the money to the table and that means he will always be the A side fighter.

Brook v Khan never happens. Summer 2017 is too late. Brook and Hearn need to move on and put up the money for the unification fight v Garcia.
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Old 02-02-2016, 18:54
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Yeah seems it, I personally thought it was nailed on to have a Canelo v GGG fight in May time.

Seems a lot of the big names are just avoiding him. Is why I get fed up with boxing, to often we never get the fights we need to see.

I don't want to start a UFC/Boxing argument but I do like the fact on the whole the best do fight the best. Look at that Irish guy Conor McGregor beat one champion at one weight and has now stepped up to fight the champion of the weight above.

Way to many promoters and of course having the WBO, WBA, WBO and IBF makes it even harder to do fights ect
On the flip side Canelo for example makes more money per fight McGregor ever will.
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Old 02-02-2016, 18:55
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Joe Frazier is dead at 67 years of age, 2016 is really turning into a rubbish year already for so many high profile deaths.
You need to sack your paper delivery boy......
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Old 02-02-2016, 19:25
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Joe Frazier is dead at 67 years of age, 2016 is really turning into a rubbish year already for so many high profile deaths.
Finger on the pulse... (Not Smokin' Joe's)
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Old 02-02-2016, 19:28
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Shiver me timbers. Amir Khan going to fight again for the time in ever so it seems! He'll fight Saul Alvarez in las vegas May 7th
Woah, will be a good build up at least with a decent name opponent.. Canelo to strong for Khan as said above...

Speaking with not as much expertise as some of the posters in this thread, but wouldn't Garcia v Canelo be a good fight? I rate Garcia very highly...
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Old 02-02-2016, 19:36
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Woah, will be a good build up at least with a decent name opponent.. Canelo to strong for Khan as said above...

Speaking with not as much expertise as some of the posters in this thread, but wouldn't Garcia v Canelo be a good fight? I rate Garcia very highly...
Na as Garcia is too small. Canelo is a full blown MW amd could easily fight at 160lbs while Garcia is barely a WW.
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Old 02-02-2016, 19:38
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On the flip side Canelo for example makes more money per fight McGregor ever will.
True, I think McGregor made around $7 million for his last fight but for the fans boxing can be very frustrating and I say that as a boxing fan. I watch UFC here and there by boxing has been a sport I have followed since around 88/89.

It is nothing new though within the sport but I guess the main example will always be the Manny/Mayweather fight that should never of took 5/6 years to get signed. Happens to often.
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