Paul McCloskey: Ireland’s New Champ Wants Amir Khan

[slapbangwhallop]

I reckon McCloskey has the beating for Devon Alexander though

[PittyPat]

I have a strong feeling that the name of Paul McCloskey is one that we'll be hearing in the 140 world division very soon.

[slapbangwhallop]

I have a strong feeling that the name of Paul McCloskey is one that we'll be hearing in the 140 world division very soon.

why do you think that?

[SplitSecond]

he's from the republic? they have the worst accents of all time

[Rocky...]

Actually, McClosky is British, since Northern Ireland has been part pof Britain for at least 400 years, and even since Norman times in the 12th century.

Most of the good Irish boxers come from the North, and therefore are British. In Eire, that is the Republic of Ireland, historically, until comparatively recently, there was almost no professional boxing in the Republic. The National Stadium, where they hold so many pro fights these days, was a srtictly amateur enterprise and no pros were allowed. I grew up in our home on the opposite side from the Stadium and one block away.

For the very occasional, very infrequent 4th grade pro fights, they would be held at Ringsend, in the buas station, or one of the professional soccer parks, I think at Dalymount or on an occasion or two, in the Theatre Royal, Dublin, the largest theatre in the country.

McCloskey is irish ya ****

[slapbangwhallop]

he's from the republic? they have the worst accents of all time

he is from the north!

There are a lot of different accents in the south.

Thankfully women dont agree with you

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...s-sexiest.html

[SplitSecond]

he is from the north!

There are a lot of different accents in the south.

Thankfully women dont agree with you

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...s-sexiest.html

****, i meant north, republic is actually alright

[slapbangwhallop]

McCloskey is irish ya ****

And the guy claims to be from Dublin!

[slapbangwhallop]

****, i meant north, republic is actually alright

phew, I'm alright then!

I bet Paul is pissed off that you dont like his accent though!