Boxing

[Vermilion]

Nice one.

I noticed that FM was executive producer on the Showtime one, which made sense seeing as Manny was in it for around 3 seconds!

[RedReet]

50 doesnt seem a lot? How is it going to work, tickets only after what time? The fight wont start til gone 5am probably

Is there any confirmation of the time? I’ve already conceded there is no way I’ll be able to stay up, but I’m used to getting up at 4:15 AM anyway, so thinking of just going to bed early on Saturday night and getting up for it. Might have to work at 8:00 too, so that’s probably the sensible approach for me.

[RichC]

According to the independent the ring walk is due to start at 4 am UK time. I might do the go to bed and wake up for it as there's no way I'll be able to stay awake until then these days.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/boxing/what-time-does-floyd-mayweather-vs-manny-pacquiao-start-10193003.html

[RedReet]

That's good, will record the whole event and set alarm for 4:00 to at least watch the main event live. Work commitments will decide if I'll be having an early morning beer or not.

[Gibbo]

Paul Smith vs Andre Ward confirmed by Hearn.

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paul smith vs andre ward confirmed by hearn.

ppv :d

[Shaggy]

Paul Smith vs Andre Ward confirmed by Hearn.

How does he keep getting these fights?!

[Doc_Piptorious]

Paul Smith vs Andre Ward confirmed by Hearn.

Another undeserved title shot for Smith.

[RichC]

Yup, have to say he doesn't deserve this at all. Seems like an easy run out for Ward.

[Doc_Piptorious]

Don't have an issue with Ward taking on a Smith level fighter as a remove the rust type fight as it means he is taking on a live fighter, but Smith being that fighter is just wrong.

He has done nothing to warrant another bout against a title holder. If anything his back to back defeats for a "lesser" strap should mean that he has to go and work his way back up to a title shot rather than being given another to make it three title shots in a row.

[Chris]

Beating Tony Dodson years ago seemingly now qualifies him to fight one of the best fighters in the world. Hilarious.

Disgraceful fight, he got battered twice by a way past it Abraham and now this? Shambolic.

[Doc_Piptorious]

Beating Tony Dodson years ago seemingly now qualifies him to fight one of the best fighters in the world. Hilarious.

Disgraceful fight, he got battered twice by a way past it Abraham and now this? Shambolic.

Ah now, Hearns came out and claimed that the scoring for Smith against Abraham was "disgraceful". So must be true

[Chris]

Ah now, Hearns came out and claimed that the scoring for Smith against Abraham was "disgraceful". So must be true

Eddie's IFL interviews justifying this one will be unbearable. "Life changing money" even though it wont be, "chance of a lifetime" and "fans are never happy" will feature many times!

[Doc_Piptorious]

Eddie's IFL interviews justifying this one will be unbearable. "Life changing money" even though it wont be, "chance of a lifetime" and "fans are never happy" will feature many times!

Don't forget things like "Proof of world class British Talent", "well deserved title shot", "true boxing fans know what is what", "I hate Jaco" and "Smith belongs in this sort of company"

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@eddieHearn: Sometimes it's as rewarding to see a fighter settle into his new house with his family than it is to see him lift a belt #truestory