Boxing

[Doc_Piptorious]

Not really a boxing fan, but reading up on this one- they are wearing 8oz gloves. Is that normal in boxing, i always though boxing gloves were generally much bigger than that?

Vermillion is spot on in what he said about the gloves with regards to the pro ranks.

What you may be thinking about with regards to heavier gloves are the glove weights for amateur boxing. Heavier gloves are used there so that there is less risk of trauma/injury to the generally younger fighters that make up the unpaid ranks.


Sparring and general training gloves are also much heavier than fight gloves for the pro ranks. The bigger you are the heavier the glove (although in the case of exceptionally heavy hitters a lighter fighter may use a heavier glove than normal for his weight when sparring).

[marcus50bucks]

Man I am a sucker for any of these shows. Nothing beats a few old war stories. Am going to enjoy sitting back and watching it now.

[spud_gun]

What are peoples thoughts on Roy Jones Jr?

Does his post Ruiz career affect his overall legacy?

[Daniel 7]

He went on too long, simple as that really. It was a bit sad, but I don't think it tainted how talented he was at his peak.

[Doc_Piptorious]

What are peoples thoughts on Roy Jones Jr?

Does his post Ruiz career affect his overall legacy?

Nope I don't think it affected his legacy any more than Ali staying in the game too long affected his legacy.

At his peak Roy Jones jnr was a world class talent, and I think a peak RJJ would have had the tools to excel in any era.

[Gibbo]

I had an argument with a Welsh lad at work the other week that peak RJJ would've beat Calzaghe, he wasn't having none of it.

He would've though.

[spud_gun]

The Supermiddle RJJ of the Toney fight against a prime Calzaghe would have been one hell of a fight.

[Doc_Piptorious]

I had an argument with a Welsh lad at work the other week that peak RJJ would've beat Calzaghe, he wasn't having none of it.

He would've though.

Would agree with you. Peak Jones jnr was a special fighter. Peak Calzaghe was damn good, but RJJ at his best was world class and a joy to watch.


If I had access to a time machine then my dream pairing would probably be peak Hagler vs peak Monzon, but the idea of dropping James Toney and Roy Jones jnr into a middleweight four way with those two is mouth watering.

Winner of that little tournament could then go on to take on Sugar Ray Robinson

[marcus50bucks]

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Epic promo. Gorilla Production kill it once again

I'm pumped can't wait until Saturday bank holiday weekend as well

[Fosterbloke]

I started watching some HW boxing videos and it reminded me of when it used to be on the TV, especially the Bruno, Lewis, Watson, Benn and Eubank and that little **** Prince Nasim (I think?) fights.

[Bender]

what time does the actual Mayweather/Pacquaio fight start ?

[meffin]

About 4am i think

[Bender]

About 4am i think

ok cheers mate

[Fosterbloke]

What time is it on local time and where is local?

[fidget]

Would agree with you. Peak Jones jnr was a special fighter. Peak Calzaghe was damn good, but RJJ at his best was world class and a joy to watch.


If I had access to a time machine then my dream pairing would probably be peak Hagler vs peak Monzon, but the idea of dropping James Toney and Roy Jones jnr into a middleweight four way with those two is mouth watering.

Winner of that little tournament could then go on to take on Sugar Ray Robinson

Peak James Toney was an absolute joy to watch.
A real artist.