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Pussay Patrol Flag 02 Jun 16 9.50am

Originally posted by Jimenez

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Well tell this guy. Not only does he want to Box at the Olympics, he wants to fight for another country.

Amir Khan would take anything to patch up his career now its in tatters, even fighting amateurs in the olympics. What a sad act he's become

 


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Lyons550 Flag Shirley 02 Jun 16 11.19am Send a Private Message to Lyons550 Add Lyons550 as a friend

Yeah...I think the quotes need to be given some context in that at the time they were made (i.e. last year) it wasn't a done deal and he was actually in the country doing promotional work for his foundation.

The key bit (and get out) is here "...and if I am permitted as per rules and by my promoter then I would love to compete for pakistan..."

 


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paperhat Flag croydon 02 Jun 16 5.45pm Send a Private Message to paperhat Add paperhat as a friend

get David Haye out there for it.

 


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Pussay Patrol Flag 02 Jun 16 7.26pm

Originally posted by paperhat

get David Haye out there for it.

You might have to remind Haye the opponent will try and win and hasn't been bought

 


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bright&wright Flag 03 Jun 16 9.30am Send a Private Message to bright&wright Add bright&wright as a friend

Apply this rule to all current Olympic sports:

Is an Olympic Gold Medal the pinnacle achievement in your sport?

If no - shouldn't be an Olympic event (e.g. Tennis).

For amateur boxers it is. For professional boxers it isn't.

 


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Willo Flag South coast - west of Brighton. 03 Jun 16 9.37am Send a Private Message to Willo Add Willo as a friend

I think it was Carl Froch who believes that top amateur boxers could beat pro boxers because the latter can take time to get going whereas the former are used to quick 3 rounders.He said it took him time to get into fights and came on stronger later on.

He added that he spars with Antony Fowler who has just qualified for the Olympics and for 2 or 3 rounds he doesn't get near him.He said someone like Fowler would probably beat him over the short distance.

On a separate issue, men will no longer be wearing headguards in the coming Olympic games.

Edited by Willo (03 Jun 2016 10.03am)

 

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We are goin up! Flag Coulsdon 03 Jun 16 9.55am Send a Private Message to We are goin up! Add We are goin up! as a friend

[quote=bright&wright;3008360]

Apply this rule to all current Olympic sports:

Is an Olympic Gold Medal the pinnacle achievement in your sport?

If no - shouldn't be an Olympic event (e.g. Tennis).

For amateur boxers it is. For professional boxers it isn't.


Agreed. That is the whole point of the Olympics.

 


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Mr_Gristle Flag In the land of Whelk Eaters 03 Jun 16 1.16pm Send a Private Message to Mr_Gristle Add Mr_Gristle as a friend

Originally posted by We are goin up!


Agreed. That is the whole point of the Olympics.

It used to be. Now the point appears to be maximising TV and advertising revenue by getting in as many marketable pros as possible.

 


Well I think Simon's head is large; always involved in espionage. (Name that tune)

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Stuk Flag Top half 03 Jun 16 3.34pm Send a Private Message to Stuk Add Stuk as a friend

It's not that simple is it.

If you're an NBA winning basketball player on millions, it probably isn't. If you're a Lithuanian playing euro league and earning sod all, it probably is.


Edited by Stuk (03 Jun 2016 3.41pm)

 


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