The Gloves - The Boxing Board Pub Thread

by Adam D Fri 06 May 2011, 3:58 pm

First topic message reminder :

I, as well as countless other people have had enough of threads descending into utter drivel.

If you want to go wildly off topic and discuss things, then please do so in here.

Today alone has seen threads descend into conversations about Blazing Saddles, hot women, the Royal family, how to cook duck and now darts.

Is this really how we are going to attract new members?

If you want to talk about these or other similarly non boxing related matters, do so here and not on threads people have taken the time to write.

The Gloves is now open for business, now who is buying the first round?

by D4thincarnation Mon 16 May 2011, 2:12 pm

HumanWindmill wrote:
D4thincarnation wrote:
wow_junky wrote:Scott

Did you know CEEJ1979 posts on ESB?

I've harassed him in a couple of his threads, he's hated there already.

Was he a Mayweather fan?

Manny, I believe........................

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/ceej1979/floyd-mayweather-jr-full_b_657599_55092288.html

No Floyd it is.

Seems like he could fit it well over here.

by **HumanWindmill** Mon 16 May 2011, 2:14 pm

D4thincarnation wrote:
HumanWindmill wrote:
D4thincarnation wrote:
wow_junky wrote:Scott

Did you know CEEJ1979 posts on ESB?

I've harassed him in a couple of his threads, he's hated there already.

Was he a Mayweather fan?

Manny, I believe........................

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/ceej1979/floyd-mayweather-jr-full_b_657599_55092288.html

No Floyd it is.

Seems like he could fit it well over here.

Heaven forbid.

by Rowley Tue 17 May 2011, 9:44 am

You think you are busy cleaning things up on here now Windy. You would work longer hours than a junior doctor were CEEJ to make the migration to these boards

by **HumanWindmill** Tue 17 May 2011, 9:47 am

rowley wrote:You think you are busy cleaning things up on here now Windy. You would work longer hours than a junior doctor were CEEJ to make the migration to these boards

I believe I would jump, jeff.

I'm terrified of heights, but I'd have someone take me to the top of a pile of Ring magazines, pin a Harry Greb photo to my chest, affix earphones to my noggin, through which I could hear the melancholy melody of Dvorak's ' New World Symphony, ' wherupon I would bid a fond farewell to my dear wife and leap into immortal rest.

by Rowley Tue 17 May 2011, 9:48 am

Under normal circumstances I would consider such action as an over reaction but this seems perfectly even handed and proportionate.

by **HumanWindmill** Tue 17 May 2011, 9:51 am

You and Ceej never did quite hit it off, did you ?

by Rowley Tue 17 May 2011, 9:56 am

Not really but compared to STC and CEEJ me and him were virtually bosom buddies.

Did enjoy his pre and post Hatton Malignaggi. Called it a stylistic nightmare for Hatton before doing the kind of about face that D4 would not have had the chutzpah to try and pull off. Took no small amount of pleasure in pointing it out.

by **HumanWindmill** Tue 17 May 2011, 10:00 am

rowley wrote:Not really but compared to STC and CEEJ me and him were virtually bosom buddies.

Did enjoy his pre and post Hatton Malignaggi. Called it a stylistic nightmare for Hatton before doing the kind of about face that D4 would not have had the chutzpah to try and pull off. Took no small amount of pleasure in pointing it out.

Can't remember that exchange, jeff.

STC and Bob are the men for the brilliant, one line put downs, though. Like Chopin's Nocturnes or Oscar Wilde's short stories, they are always so economical yet so perfect.

by compelling and rich Tue 17 May 2011, 10:20 am

i remember that exchange, wouldnt be so bad if ceej had just said it the once, but every other article was from him about the subject

by Rowley Tue 17 May 2011, 10:24 am

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A44078826

Ceej at work, D4 would be proud

by **HumanWindmill** Tue 17 May 2011, 10:28 am

rowley wrote:http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A44078826

Ceej at work, D4 would be proud

Love the way LRR insisted on calling Ceej ' Julie.'

by Adam D Tue 17 May 2011, 10:41 am

Can I ask guys, what is the best website for boxing news? AM I right in thinking that the bbc website is woefully out of date?

by Rowley Tue 17 May 2011, 10:45 am

Hobo depends what you want. If you want up to date information Seconds out is good, but should warn you is very advert heavy so is perhaps not great for a sneaky look at work. If you want historical stuff the Cyber Boxing Zone is without compare. For all time rankings the IBRO is very good and Cox Corner is also excellent, but just wish it got updated a little more frequently.

by compelling and rich Tue 17 May 2011, 10:46 am

yeah the bbc is awful, wouldnt be suprised if there p4p list still has hatton in it!! dont do too much browsing round many boxing sites but if your after stats and information box rec is usually helpful while latest news i usually go on espn boxing page

by Adam D Tue 17 May 2011, 10:49 am

Just had a look at Seconds out and its not suitable for what I want. Looking for latest news stuff.

Any other suggestions? (looking for RSS feeds in particular)

by Scottrf Tue 17 May 2011, 10:51 am

Hobo wrote:Can I ask guys, what is the best website for boxing news? AM I right in thinking that the bbc website is woefully out of date?

www.thesweetscience.com for quality articles. BoxingScene for latest news, although sometimes their stories are rumour rather than confirmed. Also, ESPN and boxrec news have a lot of exclusives.

by The Galveston Giant Tue 17 May 2011, 4:17 pm

HumanWindmill wrote:
rowley wrote:http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A44078826

Ceej at work, D4 would be proud

Love the way LRR insisted on calling Ceej ' Julie.'

Does anyone know if all the articles created on BBC606 will remain there? Or will they all eventually be wiped? thumbsup

by **HumanWindmill** Tue 17 May 2011, 4:20 pm

The Galveston Giant wrote:
HumanWindmill wrote:
rowley wrote:http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A44078826

Ceej at work, D4 would be proud

Love the way LRR insisted on calling Ceej ' Julie.'

Does anyone know if all the articles created on BBC606 will remain there? Or will they all eventually be wiped?

Being that it's the BBC, Galveston, they'll probably be repeated.

by The Galveston Giant Tue 17 May 2011, 5:02 pm

HumanWindmill wrote:
The Galveston Giant wrote:
HumanWindmill wrote:
rowley wrote:http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A44078826

Ceej at work, D4 would be proud

Love the way LRR insisted on calling Ceej ' Julie.'

Does anyone know if all the articles created on BBC606 will remain there? Or will they all eventually be wiped?

Being that it's the BBC, Galveston, they'll probably be repeated.

True Windy

by Scottrf Tue 17 May 2011, 10:07 pm

Happy Birthday SRL.

by Il Gialloblu Thu 19 May 2011, 6:04 pm

Anyone looked on the original 606 recently? It's gone quickly downhill since the heady days of last month when it was a ghost town and is now being overrun by special people. Looking just now, I found these gems.

Exhibit A... http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A84799633 (!)

Exhibit B... http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A84800766 (Tzoyu? Rehman?)

Exhibit 3... http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A84784972 (Can't keep a good man down eh? I'm sure I saw this somewhere else earlier.)

by **HumanWindmill** Thu 19 May 2011, 6:09 pm

Deary me.

I hope their plans extend beyond coming over here when the Beeb pull the plug.

by BALTIMORA Thu 19 May 2011, 6:27 pm

I just had a quick look at those links. The BBC 606 might be populated almost entirely by windowlickers (and it is), but even the yellow bus brigade have sussed our resident Pac-stalker and owned him. Good to see some things in life are consistent.

by SugarRayRussell (PBK) Thu 19 May 2011, 7:52 pm

Wow I was only on 606 for a bout a month before coming here and I enjoyed but that is just crazy. Why don't they just shut it down now.

by Scottrf Thu 19 May 2011, 8:06 pm

Buncey on http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/bbc_london

by Scottrf Fri 20 May 2011, 10:09 am

Fana stripped of his title for not signing an opponent within the deadline (think that's the reason).

by STC Fri 20 May 2011, 4:11 pm

rowley wrote:http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A44078826

Ceej at work, D4 would be proud

Classic thread, Sir.

Thanks for mentioning me in my absence.

by Rowley Fri 20 May 2011, 7:26 pm

STC wrote:
rowley wrote:http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A44078826

Ceej at work, D4 would be proud

Classic thread, Sir.

Thanks for mentioning me in my absence.

Hard not to make, like Ali and Frazier or Morales and Barrera can rarely mention CEEJ without you

by STC Wed 25 May 2011, 2:36 pm

rowley wrote:
STC wrote:
rowley wrote:http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A44078826

Ceej at work, D4 would be proud

Classic thread, Sir.

Thanks for mentioning me in my absence.

Hard not to make, like Ali and Frazier or Morales and Barrera can rarely mention CEEJ without you

I'm not sure whether to be proud or ashamed.

by **Fists of Fury** Wed 25 May 2011, 3:51 pm

So then, has anyone heard of the Asian choreographer, Dan Singh?

by Scottrf Wed 25 May 2011, 3:52 pm

Used to think he was Spanish until I saw his tan go.

by AdZacO Wed 25 May 2011, 4:49 pm

Adele says she's been hurt by fat jokes about her and is going through a lot of pain.
Probably Pain au Chocolat

by **HumanWindmill** Wed 25 May 2011, 4:51 pm

AdZacO wrote:Adele says she's been hurt by fat jokes about her and is going through a lot of pain.
Probably Pain au Chocolat

Speaking of fat jokes, who's Chris Arreola fighting next ?

by **Fists of Fury** Wed 25 May 2011, 4:52 pm

Not sure, but after his last fight Eastside boxing were bigging him up as a world beater since he weighed in at his lightest for many a year. Don't see it myself...

by Liam_Main Wed 25 May 2011, 5:38 pm

Arreloa's scheduled to fight Kendrick Releford. Judging by his record of 22 wins,14 losses and 2 draws I don't see him being much of a threat for Arreola.

by **HumanWindmill** Wed 25 May 2011, 5:42 pm

Doesn't sound much of a challenge does it, Liam ?

by Liam_Main Wed 25 May 2011, 5:50 pm

HumanWindmill wrote:Doesn't sound much of a challenge does it, Liam ?

Not at all. Arreolas last fight was not too long ago so i'm guessing he's just trying to slowly climb his way back up after his two big losses not too long back.

by wow_junky Wed 25 May 2011, 10:01 pm

Arreola's last fight was 3 weeks ago, he came in pretty low weight wise as well, 234lb which is his lightest since 2004.

If he comes in better shape this time he may actually start a decent comeback.

by Liam_Main Wed 25 May 2011, 10:10 pm

wow_junky wrote:Arreola's last fight was 3 weeks ago, he came in pretty low weight wise as well, 234lb which is his lightest since 2004.

If he comes in better shape this time he may actually start a decent comeback.

With Haye and Wladamir likely too retire soon he's more than likely to win a world title.

He's looked improved in his last few fights aswell. Against lower opposition admittedly but has looked a bit sharper in the ring.

by wow_junky Wed 25 May 2011, 10:12 pm

Yeah, if he shifts the weight and improves his mobility he will stand a chance against some of the up'n'comers I think.

by SugarRayRussell (PBK) Wed 25 May 2011, 10:16 pm

If Arreola loses the weight and keeps his punching power he could be a very dangerous opponent for anyone at HW. He was always to fat to show what he is really capable of.

by Scottrf Thu 26 May 2011, 10:03 am

Buncey tonight:

It's BBC London 94.9 from 8-9pm.
This is the plan:
George Groves.
James DeGale from Tenerife.
Frank Warren.
Adam Booth.
Carl Froch from New York.
Ron Boddy.
Spencer Fearon.
Anthony Joshua.
Kevin Mitchell.
John Murray.
And news of the first five boxers to qualify for the 2012 Olympics.
There are still a few things to be sorted/confirmed.
Emails at any time: steve.bunce@bbc.co.uk

by John Bloody Wayne Mon 30 May 2011, 11:20 pm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A85197568

by SugarRayRussell (PBK) Mon 30 May 2011, 11:25 pm

Wow I love his in depth analysis he really convinced me he is right. What have I been thinking all this time I never even had him in my top ten all time heavyweights. Doh

by Liam_Main Mon 30 May 2011, 11:28 pm

I'm totally convinced by him what a genius!

by **HumanWindmill** Tue 31 May 2011, 7:44 am

Brace yourselves, folks. The Beeb brings the curtain down later on today, so we could see some of these clowns trying to gatecrash the forums here.

by Rowley Tue 31 May 2011, 8:54 am

Just saying what we all know to be true.

by **HumanWindmill** Tue 31 May 2011, 8:58 am

Very true, jeff.

I'd quite forgotten my place, for a moment. He is truly enlightened and, as a devout follower of the ' tysonking ' philosophy, a shining light to us all.

by Rowley Tue 31 May 2011, 9:24 am

Easy mistake to make Windy. Embarassing to admit it in light of recent relevations but I used to have Harry Greb as top of my middleweight all time list. Imagine how foolish I felt having a fictional character top of my list. Is like having Ivan Drago in your top ten heavyweights (obviously behind Tyson)

by **Fists of Fury** Tue 31 May 2011, 9:43 am

So then, 606 memories, I'd like each of the old timers to list their top 3, just for a bit of light hearted, beginning of the week fun.

1) The introduction to the SPINNING BACKFIST
2) Alex Daman's obituary rap after Setanta's demise
3) Adad - need I say more? My god we had fun on his threads.

Any other worthwhile memories? I had difficulty choosing my top 3, there were plenty.

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