Boxing thread

coyne wrote: boywonder wrote: TBF Joshua seems like a nice lad and all the PR is he turned his life around. Tyson also seems very like able and has also turned his life around. But I can’t believe there has not been one mention in the press about his 2 year suspension for doping and his views on homosexuality. There was only a nationwide petition to ban him from the SPOTY that year, not much press I guess.

missed the fury wilder fight, anyone have a link to the replay, can't seem to find it anywhere

There will be a rematch already.

Some ko on the Lomachencko from Teofimo Lopez, the opponent fell face first on to the canvas.

lassassinblanc wrote: Question in regards to boxing If Wilder and Joshua fight would that in some way unify all the different organizations into one? And one of them would just take over or would there continue to be 4 different organizations ?

lassassinblanc wrote: Borussia wrote: lassassinblanc wrote: Question in regards to boxing If Wilder and Joshua fight would that in some way unify all the different organizations into one? And one of them would just take over or would there continue to be 4 different organizations ? No, it would mean the winner would hold all the 4 major titles at that weight. Chances are the probably wouldn't hold them for too long as the various organisations would want to enforce mandatory defences in rotation and some of those mandatories might not make financial sense for the champion so they could vacate.  Seems like a total headf**k, Why don't they just disband them all create a one organisation for all of them and have a massive tournament to determine the overall champion

lassassinblanc wrote: Borussia wrote: lassassinblanc wrote: Borussia wrote: lassassinblanc wrote: Question in regards to boxing If Wilder and Joshua fight would that in some way unify all the different organizations into one? And one of them would just take over or would there continue to be 4 different organizations ? No, it would mean the winner would hold all the 4 major titles at that weight. Chances are the probably wouldn't hold them for too long as the various organisations would want to enforce mandatory defences in rotation and some of those mandatories might not make financial sense for the champion so they could vacate.  Seems like a total headf**k, Why don't they just disband them all create a one organisation for all of them and have a massive tournament to determine the overall champion The 4 main organisations are all separate businesses - All titles fights require a sanctioning fee. So, turkeys are not going to vote for Christmas ! Which title did Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed win?

As someone with huge admiration foe him I think it is churlish to just ignore what he said. Why the much railed against ' political correctness' has been such a progressive force for good in the world is it makes us think about what we say and why while considering other people's feelings. Even when I disagree with the argument being put forward, such as the debate surrounding the 'Fairytale of New York', I find the debate progressive and good for society as we develop a better understanding.Fury is a sporting giant, literally and metaphorically. His achievements in and out of the ring, his suffering and understanding of mental health, as well as his charitable nature and colourful character means everything he says and does deserves to be discussed.I agree that there has been much more debate about his negatives than positives but all aspects should be discussed. He also should be given the opportunity to clarify them properly with the benefitof hindsight.In saying that, there was far more made of his homophobia than McGregor's racism, which I found equally appalling and he couldn't even blame God bothering for it!

Lenny82 wrote: McGregor was guilty of spouting out some homophobic slurs himself.