it's hard to tell as they boycotted the world champs last year.
I think Russia are catching them up, might even be stronger?
most improved nation is britain , 8 boxers qualified compared to two in 2000 and one in 2004
I agree, booing the anthem was stupid, not condoning it but it's just a pantomine part of our 'soccer terrace' culture.
Now I don't understand why you have an R and B singer warbling like mariah carey to the anthem. Surely noone in the crowd can sing along? To the british, the anthem is a kind of war-cry to get everyone singing in unison and motivated for battle. I'm not having a go, just don't get it, if someone sang 'god save the queen' like that at a football match we'd boo our own anthem!
Not that I care that much, but a case in point. Watch this version of the Welsh National Anthem, 80,000 singing as one - it's brilliant!
Dark Trade - Lost in Boxing by Donald Mcrae.
Winner of William Hill sports book of the year in 1996
Describes a journalists encounters with Tyson, Bruno, Hamed, Benn, Eubank, Watson, Jones Jr, De La Hoya, Toney. Good accounts, gets underneath the skin and tries to see what motivates each man. Check a better description on amazon or something.
I'd agree with Eubank v Watson II, what an 11th round. Watson knocked Eubank down, looked all over then Eubank came back with his first punch and knocked down Watson
can't provide a link, it was on TV Sky Sports countdown to saturdays fight shown in England. I guess it would be much later this year if mosley is fighting in July. Hatton normally takes a while between fights cos of cuts and what not.
Oh please.
You're living on a delusional fantasy island. If you actually think Ricky could ever be the draw Oscar is...you're wrong.
Oscar is, and will always be ten times the star Ricky is.
No arguments with that although it is all down to media portrayal. Oscar has ben portrayed since day 1 as a gold medal winner, american dream etc. A lot of his fans support the guy over his fights. He has always been a celebrity other than just a boxer. Ricky Hatton doesn't have the charisma or the background to be held in the same esteem particularly from a US audience.
He has been in the ring with the best of them and there is no question he's an excellent fighter. However with the question of being overrated I think oscars status does tend to make him slightly overrated in most peoples eyes.
how do i get tickets?!! any advice?
I'm tryin to find out aswell. Don't think they are on sale for a while. Keep checking Frank Warrens or Joe Calzaghes wesbite over newt few days/weeks, should find out when they are on sale.
10'000! no way depending on who calzaghe fights this could be a massive night. Espesscially in Wales they'll all make the effort to see Calgazhe. Khan and the heavyweights aswell damn ive never been to see boxing but im gonna try and get a ticket. Any ideas when there on sale?
I reckon Amir Khan would sell a lot on his own even though his fight probably wont last 3 rounds.
Cant't think of anyone famous from Wales let alone a sportsman
I guarantee that no more than 20,000 will show up.
20'000 is big for any night of boxing, I think it'll be closer to 35'000 but whatever, will be a great atmosphere regardless of who Calzaghe fights. It'll be his first fight in the Millenium Stadium. First fight since he gained recognition and respect (in some peoples eyes) through beating Lacy. Skelton - Williams is a massive domestic fight, Enzo Macarenelli on the card... AND Amir Khan who has sold a lot of tickets everywhere he goes! Should be a massive night for British Boxing
I think he was only brought in for the fans after harrison withdrew, so when he realised that he could drop the guy with a jab he kinda stopped doing anything to give em their moneys worth, 3 rounds are better than 1. not.
I am working on a weekend away, good news the hotel room has sky tv!! Bad news is i have to share a room with a senior colleague who I barely know although pretty sure he has never even heard of de la hoya. Dont think I'd get away with tuning in at 4am uk time. Gutted!
only the press will be allowed inside. At about 12 the fighters will come out to the front and address the crowd.
check out his official website for the full details..
how quickly after you order setanta does it become watchable? just rang to order it and they said it could be 24 hours! so dont know wether to risk it or not?
He'll never be ready for Katsidis anytime soon imo, so why not get it over and done with now, saves us time in the long run.
Facts are facts,
Yes he can box,
No he cant take a shot,
He will learn the hard way imo.
seriously... give credit where it is due, great performance, fantastic prospect!I don't think his chin is as bad as people think, and his defence is only going to get better. As for Katsidis, hes been in two wars granted... but earl and amonsot are the biggest names on his resume. I think your giving him undeserved credit, nowhere near world class. I think Khan would beat him easy.