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That actually made me laugh Good shout Abbey. You've forgotten I sit about 20 seats from you even though I've introduced myself twice! You need more sleep then you'll remember me. Love the Rovers Hate Venkys.

I explained I had called the Khan fight incorrectly. I stated I had understimated Crolla's ability. Some would say acknowledging errors is humble. You think its arrogant. You think Khan has a glass chin. Haters going to hate!!!! I therefore pointed out with numerous examples that the very best in the world get dropped, without being criticised for a glass chin. You didn't want reminding of that so started name calling. You say Hamed is your hero so I presume you have watched his fights. If so you will have seen him put down countless times but no-one bemoans a glass chin. Who do you think has a rock solid chin? Best to research it before you comment.

Yawn.

Arrogant? Was just trying to explain that getting sparked out doesn't mean you have a glass chin. Otherwise you will be saying that about almost everybody who has ever fought. It's boxing, people get sparked out.

Abbey wanted a boxer fgrom the Ukraine / Germany / Fighting out of America, to beat Fury up. And a Mexican to beat Khan up. Good job no-one from Outer Mongolia is fighting a UK fighter! Two time world title holder, WBC mandatory for Garcia at Welterweight, middleweight challenger = Glass Chin. You could write what some know about boxing on a postage stamp. You don't get to World level with a glass chin. You get found out in your 1st or 2nd fight as an amateur and get told to wrap it up before you get hurt. Froch was on his ass v Groves, Ali against Cooper, Foreman against Ali, Lewis twice, Tyson lost 6 times, sparked out and knocked down loads of times. Heck, Frazer was down 6 times in one round against Foreman. No glass chin involved of course. And before anyone says Mayweather go and do your research as he touched down a few times. Maybe Holyfield with a head made of granite? Prince Nazeem was down around 10 times in his career, maybe more. Who gives a toss, he was still a class act. Anyhow, credit to Khan for taking the fight. I thought the new trainer, rising maturity, plus experience at the highest level would help and hoped he could last 12 rounds and win on points. Lets face it that was the only chance he had, but alas it wasn't to be. Despite the new technique and training, Khan's defensive ability remains inadequate and getting caught flush like that trying to hook was George Groves like. Disappointed personally after thinking he would surprise a few. I have also been proven wrong about Crolla. When Derry Matthews knocked him out (glass chin?) I thought he had no-where to go. 7 losses on his record and I genuinely thought he was UK / European level at best. However this last couple of years, he has looked very strong against all he faces. Loved his tactics at weekend, kept it tight, stayed close, let the guy punch away, kept coming forward and pressurising, looked to hurt to the body and finished the job. Don't like his trainer at all, but fair play they got the tactics bob on and Crolla boxed perfectly. Best performance ever by a Uk boxer? Don't think so, everyone getting excited, doesn't make it factual. The other guy had only been past 6 rounds once before. Not Crolla's fault, but Barrosa was totally cream crackered.

Decent enough kid Amir Khan. Have met him on more than one occasion. Always has time for those that come out to support or want his attention. Matured dramatically since the Garcia knockout and linking up with Virgil Hunter. Lost on points to a drugged up Peterson, but other than that good wins against Zudah, Alexander, Maidana and Algeiri of late. Worth noting that all four of them talked about Khan's supposed glass chin and how they were going to drop him easily. Really hoping that the Brit can win at weekend. For the record Khan has been down on eight occasions, but only lost in two of those fights. Even if Canello drops him, there is still reason to hope that Khan can see the win through. Khan has himself stated he will not have the power to hurt Canello, who has never been stopped, so it would appear a points win is his only chance. A bit frustrating watching some boxers when you know they do not have the power to finish the job with one punch. Come on you brits! The winner is meant to sign to fight Golovkin within 15 days. Presume Khan will go on an immediate diet should he win.

Medina stated it was his biggest fight ever and he had trained properly and had a brilliant camp.

Jack accumulated over 100 scoring punches more than Bute apparently. Two of the judges had it a draw! Work that out! Clearly Jack won for me. I thought Bute was finished after Froch took him out in 5 or 6, again when Degale recently beat him, but somehow he still gets another shot. Nowhere to go for him now. I also fancy Degale should he meet Jack. But only on points. Feel that Degale needs more authority in his jab and to improve technique off the ropes to go up another level. Got a funny feeling Callum Smith is better than the lot of them at Super Middle. Hearn talking about a stadium fight for Degale v Jack. I'm not sure that sells out. Anyone see Liam Walsh? Another good British prospect from Norwich.

Thanks Gav, we all contribute however and other peoples views are of interest to me. Billy Joe will want more than a million to fight Golovkin! He'll get flattened early doors and lose his title. That's a stadium fight which should generate bigger dough. Very interested in the Khan fight also. Predicted straight away that Khan would win, but that went against the grain of most experts. Pleasingly more of them are giving him a chance now, not that it will will count for much if he gets sparked out. Khan looks good at the weight and may surprise a few. I can't see a third fight. Klitchko would avoid him should he win. There is as much if not more money to be made fighting Joshua should Fury retain his belts. This fight will be interesting if Wlad tries to get inside and unload. Fury must be expecting that and it may well play straight into his hands. Fury is a hurtful (not devastating) puncher but I can still see him taking Klitchko out if he takes too many risks too early. Not sure what Klitchko can do differently other than attack. Should be interesting.

Total mismatch with Golovkin. Getting sick of some of these mandatory's that the IBF insist upon. Why let Klitchko stay as IBF champion then strip Fury within two weeks of winning his crown? Brook v Bizier and De Gale against another no hoper. Joshua just battered that useless American. Within 15 days of the Khan / Canello fight the winner has to sign to fight Golovkin. I presume Khan will immediately drop back down to 147 as he is mandatory for Garcia and the WBC. Canello doesn't want any of Golovkin, trying to get him down to 155 instead of 160. Canello probably wants Billy Joe to unify in that way. Khan looks good at the new weight and being slightly taller than Canello may help. Light Middleweight is 154 so maybe he stays around that weight and fights for that title if winning or like I say drops to 147. Fury and Klithcko been confirmed July 7th and Joshua v Breazale June 25th. Breazale is 17 and 0, with 15 knockouts. 30 years of age and 6 foot 7. Ranked 13 I think with the IBF below Haye and Chisora. Presume they are giving him someone tall in the approach to fighting Fury. Klitchko looks like he has been seeing a phycologist to me and looks much more at ease around Fury. Stating he will spark him out this time and was mentally shot last time, hence not letting his hands go. Groves did a number on Froch mentally prior to fight one. Whyte got to Joshua with drug references. Fury really got to Klitchko last time and won the fight before stepping in the ring. May not be as easy this time round.

Boxing is far from dead Vinjay. In fact I would go as far to say that this is he best ever era for British boxing across all levels bar none. We have more world title holders than ever before, more challengers to those crowns and a huge array of young boxing talent pushing for the higher reaches of the sport.

: ) Lets hope Klitchko finds his right hook and puts up a fight this time round.

Age and injuries Tomps? Ok pal. Personally speaking I think you are over engineering Fury's victory a tad. Tyson is a massive unit with a long reach and simply due to size, forgetting any ability, will prove a handful for all. I don't think Fury will spark him out. I am expecting an improved Klitchko, throwing some punches this time, yet still feel he loses on points again. Especially now home advantage has been forsaken.

No drama from me Tomps, just laughing at the spin, hypocrisy and gullibility. No reason to dislike Joshua either and will respect him even more when he's achieved something at world level. Never said Fury was a good role model which seems to be the point you are arguing. Regardless your getting your plastics mixed up. As far as I can see Fury hasn't changed at all and says what he wants. Joshuas the one with the script writer and pointed rhetoric selling to the casuals. I know you thought Klitchko would spark him out and were disappointed Fury won. All the more reason in my book to re-consider his abilities after defeating a ten year linear champion with relative ease.

None of which has anything to do with Joshua currently cashing in claiming the moral high ground purporting to being a decent role model. Good old Eddie and Matchroom spinning it to the masses. Not sure what Fury family actions have to do with Fury either. Simply put, Tyson Fury upset folk with some of his comments and that is all he has been 'charged and convicted' of. I can live with that in light of Mayweathers and Brunos wife beating, Chisoros spitting, Brown's drug use, Joshuas drug dealing, Hayes beheading tee-shirts and Tysons rapes and ear mauling. Small fry really in context if you like the boxer, major drama if you don't.

Very big fan of Amir Khan. Some good recent wins however have still not put the glass jaw theory to bed. Predicting a points win over Canello but few agree! Eubank junior is top notch. Fought the wrong fight against Saunders, a bit like Quigg / Frampton. Feel his power will come as his technique is very good and his timing and delivery polished. Very good chin! Ohara Davies also looks good as do the Yafai brothers. Conor Benn also well regarded by many in the game. I've still got a feeling that Brook is the best we've got. Looking forward to him demolishing rated fighters.

Cheers Gav. Big of you. Hope all ok. Credit to Joshua. Very pleased for him. And yes he's turned his life around and all the more credit to the lad for that alone. Don't think Fury had it easy on gypsy campsites though! Pleased to see Blackwell recovering. Good wins for Groves, Selby, Macklin and the twin. Irrespective of the hype it's a good time for UK boxing. Genuine world class in Brook, Fury, Joshua, Frampton, Smith x 2, Haye etc a second group slightly below in Crolla, Quigg, Whyte, Groves, Saunders, Eubank and a large crop of younger fighters following and learning from decent pros. Good times ahead for UK boxing in general.

Joshua convicted drug dealer who was facing eight years in the nick. Brilliant role model indeed, especially if you like your pills and powders.

Frampton on points. Joe Gallagher peeing me off. Hearn isn't sole reporter on this one and openly admitted he was going to wind it all up with the latitude that gave him. Gallaghers caught up in it all as well. Someone's 0 has got to go!

Good post. To be fair the defensive improvement was noticeable pre-Lambert. My biggest gripe with Bowyer was the goals conceeded column and I was pleasantly suprised this season. The loss of Cairney and Gestede didn't help him going forward however. That's why I was so relaxed as we lost five on the bounce one nil. Narrow, narrow margins too close to call. We're going to be ok under Lambert and already look more of a team to me. Conceeding less than 40 will be vital if we are to hit the play-offs. Fair play to our Captain. I've been a critic in the past, but I've no complaints this season and hes really won me over.

Phew indeed! Sundays game feels like a free hit now. The players should be able to look forward to it.

Eddie Hearn told Khan he could earn 10 million for the Brook fight. When Khan asked Hearn for the 10 million to fight Brook and called his bluff, the problems started. Three of Price's defeats came against two boxers who have now been caught using banned substances. Hard not to feel a tad sorry for him and the deleterious impact these results have had on his standing and career. Bruno lost in 11 to Bonecrusher and in 9/10 to Witherspoon I think. Bruno was never beating Tyson in a million years. Intriguing fight against Martin and I am pleased he has taken this decision. With Khan v Canello, Fury v Klitchko, Ward v Kovalev, BJS maybe against GGG, or Brook against GGG, Frampton v Quigg with the winner fighting Rigondeux, AJ v Martin etc at long last some decents fights that are hard to call.

First time ever I have not had Sky this year. Not missed the football, apart from the odd game, but have missed the cricket very much, especially with us doing so well in the test arena. Not concerned at losing the one dayer's. Bet the players are dying to come home. Very pleased with the test performances against a decent side.

Yup. Shuts a few up who say he's scared. The glass chin stuffs being peddled everywhere as well. He was meant to lose to Maidana. And Alexander. Every fight he's ever had people predict hes getting sparked out. He's not favourite, but I wish him well. I think he's trying to smoke Mayweather out. Either way the Brook fight is still big.

As much as I loved watching KP batting his time with England has gone now. The arrogance that made him dynamite on the field, ultimately became his undoing off it. Disappointing really as we could have enjoyed him for a lot longer. When you see the likes of Hales and Lyth and Compton getting a game, often averaging below 25, it frustrates knowing he is sat around watching. All teams require standards of behaviour however and KP acted like a fool. Liking the current emphasis on youth, mixed with seasoned campaigners. Enjoying the positive mindset and attacking new approach as well. Great that we can now change a test in a session wth both bat and ball. Need a top quality opener with the technique to survive and bat for long periods. Cook can normally hold one end up but needs some support. No good your number three coming in at 15 for 1 all the time. Hoping Bell scores early runs this season and challenges for his place. Form is temporary....