Anthony Mundine May Move To Middleweight

[RodBarker]

It's quite obvious what is happening. Anthony is moving down because a lot of quality fighters are moving up. The eye infection should have destroyed his career, but he continued. Gotta realise he's effectively a 'comeback' fighter with a title and his team are being cautious with him. They're trying to see what the injury did to him. How much mileage remains. His manager and his family told him to quit. He didn't quit. What pisses everyone is him calling himself The Champ, and he's not fighting the best. And he's not the real champ. Joe is. Jermaine, Kelly, Mikkel and others are in his neighbourhood, and he's looking for a new address.

I've read elsewhere - and I don't know the veracity of the statements and stand to be corrected - that his undercard fighters don't get paid. They get paid with the spotlight - not with cash. It's no small coincidence that Mundine's undercards are a pile of ****.

I'll never buy a Mundine fight on PPV. His skills are admirable and his style is good to watch. He's a smart guy, and his old man is greatly loved in Australia. But I won't go there. Such a shame he's the biggest drawcard in Australian boxing. Guys like Mike Katsidis and Billy Dib are so much more likable, and no-one gives a ****. I hope Sam springs an upset and beats Mundine. Why anyone without a free ticket would show-up is beyond me.

Paul Briggs is out of the game. If so, it's our loss. Didn't need to know 'his nerves are shot'. I can't imagine Johnny Lewis saying that. And if he did, it's none of our business. Perhaps Paul's a little smarter than others. Thanks Paul. Those fights against that Polak are unforgettable. Write another book, and name names. :-)

You did know Paul had a nervous condition didnt you Col ,, well thats whats giving him grief with his coordination and balance in training , they have decided to give it away rather than risk Pauls health , hope everthing works out for him .

[Dick-Sucker]

You did know Paul had a nervous condition didnt you Col ,, well thats whats giving him grief with his coordination and balance in training , they have decided to give it away rather than risk Pauls health , hope everthing works out for him .

Training recently must have been so frustrating for him. Wish Paul all the best.

[ColWallace]

I didn't know Paul has a nervous condition. I don't need to know that. I'd only believe it if he told me face-to-face. He's a very articulate guy and I see him doing well down the stretch. Go well, Paul.

Cheers,
Col

[MANGLER]

Let's see him do some business at 160. He doesn't seem to have fought any real threatening competition at 168.

[mgkirkpatrick]

my understanding was that briggs had a NERVES condition not NERVOUS..

and he is back.. at super middle weight.. he's over come his health issues.. is training with justin footit for a june fight

[RodBarker]

my understanding was that briggs had a NERVES condition not NERVOUS..

and he is back.. at super middle weight.. he's over come his health issues.. is training with justin footit for a june fight

This was posted today on another board

Paul has officially retired from professional boxing from today! its been about 3-4 weeks since paul and i started training with majority of the work being conditioning and just this week we begain sparring. Over the last 2 weeks ive had subconcious thoughts about paul in training that he's not responding how i think he should be which was confirmed this week in sparring.
There were rumours as to Pauls health problem regarding his nervous system and i can verify that there is a problem there as ive seen it with my own eyes! it's something most of us cant understand as it hasnt happened to us it affects his overall body mechanics to where he's so filled nervous tension that his body cant respond eg being able to see things and react to it.
After seeing this today i had no hesitation in telling Paul to call it a day as he also knew it was anyway!
Paul gave it one last shot and was dead serious which could have been fatal as we've seen in to many cases over the years, its now Pauls turn to sit back without any doubts in his mind and bask in the glory of a fabulous career and be healthy and excited about the new chapter in he's life.

Justin Footit (www.gloveworkxboxing.com)

[supermandathoe]

I think its a pretty good business move for Mundine. And it does serve Kessler right.

Mundine has a lot of skill. But he just can't match it with the bigger guys.

Now at MW, the guys aren't even as big as him. He can then use his skill from there.

A good move. I hope they don't take a long road to the top though. He should name Sturm or Winky for a fight ASAP. I think it will be Winky, from all the hogwash going around.

He ducked Kessler, end of. He decided to move down rather than face his mandatory, that is DUCKING because everyone knows Kessler would probably bring Mundine a damn good payday.

[mgkirkpatrick]

This was posted today on another board

Paul has officially retired from professional boxing from today! its been about 3-4 weeks since paul and i started training with majority of the work being conditioning and just this week we begain sparring. Over the last 2 weeks ive had subconcious thoughts about paul in training that he's not responding how i think he should be which was confirmed this week in sparring.
There were rumours as to Pauls health problem regarding his nervous system and i can verify that there is a problem there as ive seen it with my own eyes! it's something most of us cant understand as it hasnt happened to us it affects his overall body mechanics to where he's so filled nervous tension that his body cant respond eg being able to see things and react to it.
After seeing this today i had no hesitation in telling Paul to call it a day as he also knew it was anyway!
Paul gave it one last shot and was dead serious which could have been fatal as we've seen in to many cases over the years, its now Pauls turn to sit back without any doubts in his mind and bask in the glory of a fabulous career and be healthy and excited about the new chapter in he's life.

Justin Footit (www.gloveworkxboxing.com)

wow. ok thanks very much for that.

[Dick-Sucker]

He ducked Kessler, end of. He decided to move down rather than face his mandatory, that is DUCKING because everyone knows Kessler would probably bring Mundine a damn good payday.

Its a good move by his management. Much more winnable fights. Much more money and US exposure. Less chance of loosing. He can do anything at MW. Its not the strongest division.

[bigdaddysback]

He lost via a huge UD to Kessler, but wouldnt that be the 3rd fight they have met two times before. Kessler outclasses Mundine everyday of the week! And Mundine cannot beat Winky no f*ucking way!!