Re: Boxing namesakes

by **Fists of Fury** Mon 16 May 2011, 12:38 pm

My girlfriend used to work with a 'Muhammad Ali'.

by Mind the windows Tino. Mon 16 May 2011, 12:46 pm

Not quite what you are asking for, but I did see Danny Williams at Russell Sq station once. It was not long after he had beaten Mark Potter with one arm and I shouted something, most probably idiotic, about how brave he was. He gave me a nervous smile and actually looked stunned that someone know who he was!

by **Union Cane** Mon 16 May 2011, 12:48 pm

Not what you want at all, but I saw Barry McGuigan at Gatwick Airport last year.

by Mind the windows Tino. Mon 16 May 2011, 12:50 pm

Union Cane wrote:Not what you want at all, but I saw Barry McGuigan at Gatwick Airport last year.

You had to go one better didn't you.

by TRUSSMAN66 Mon 16 May 2011, 12:51 pm

Went out with a girl called Christine Martin.......Everyone called her Christy..

by Mind the windows Tino. Mon 16 May 2011, 12:55 pm

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:Went out with a girl called Christine Martin.......Everyone called her Christy..

Did she look like "The Coal Miner's Daughter"?

by **88Chris05** Mon 16 May 2011, 12:56 pm

My great granddad gave my granddad the name Jack Dempsey (Dempsey being a middle name). If my memory serves me right it was a tribute to some old Heavyweight. Apparently he was quite popular back in the twenties.

by **Fists of Fury** Mon 16 May 2011, 12:57 pm

Probably more like the coal miners shovel Wink

by TRUSSMAN66 Mon 16 May 2011, 1:01 pm

No she was better looking than the fighter.....Only dated girls with beauty and class.

If they had money too..it increased the appeal even more..

First to admit my Wife should've been out of my league..

However charm, physique, charisma always helps a guy.
Wink

by Billy Shears Mon 16 May 2011, 1:06 pm

I went to primary school with a young Jack Dempsey.

A good mate of mine is called Paul Williams.

by Mind the windows Tino. Mon 16 May 2011, 1:08 pm

"However charm, physique, charisma always helps a guy"

Did you get someone to chat her up for you then?

by TRUSSMAN66 Mon 16 May 2011, 1:14 pm

One time I've ever been nervous approaching a chick......

Just think though if I hadn't you wouldn't have had my superb input on these threads

by Sugar Boy Sweetie Mon 16 May 2011, 1:18 pm

I did a football tour in 2005 in south America when I was at uni, the guy who ran our digs in Argentina was called Sergio Martinez (no mention of the Gabriel bit though). Good times.

A friend of mines older brother is called John Murray. He's a graphic designer but has probably fought a better level of opposition than John the boxer (just kidding - having a Shah moment!).

by BALTIMORA Mon 16 May 2011, 1:21 pm

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Union Cane wrote:Not what you want at all, but I saw Barry McGuigan at Gatwick Airport last year.

You had to go one better didn't you.

If it counts (in a completely irrelevant and irreverant way), I passed Frank Bruno in Dudley Street in Wolverhampton several years ago. I believe he was in panto at the time.

by **HumanWindmill** Mon 16 May 2011, 1:23 pm

BALTIMORA wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Union Cane wrote:Not what you want at all, but I saw Barry McGuigan at Gatwick Airport last year.

You had to go one better didn't you.

If it counts (in a completely irrelevant and irreverant way), I passed Frank Bruno in Dudley Street in Wolverhampton several years ago. I believe he was in panto at the time.

If it was the French Maid outfit that made you believe that, you might need to reconsider. I believe it was his preferred outfit for a while.

by **Union Cane** Mon 16 May 2011, 1:23 pm

You passed Frank Bruno?

I bet that stung a bit...

by Mind the windows Tino. Mon 16 May 2011, 1:25 pm

BALTIMORA wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Union Cane wrote:Not what you want at all, but I saw Barry McGuigan at Gatwick Airport last year.

You had to go one better didn't you.

If it counts (in a completely irrelevant and irreverant way), I passed Frank Bruno in Dudley Street in Wolverhampton several years ago. I believe he was in panto at the time.

Your Bruno definately trumps my Williams. Although does my actually speaking (harrassing) to big Danny give me some more credit?

by Michaels, Sean Mon 16 May 2011, 1:30 pm

A mate once laid a log at school so big he refused to flush and christened it Frank Bruno's leg. He locked the bog and climbed over the top so we could all have a look. It was astonishingly big.

by Valero's Conscience Mon 16 May 2011, 1:40 pm

alma wrote:I did post something similar about ACTUAL boxing claims to fame on the old 606, so feel free to drop those in! Today's thread was meant to be more about people you've met who have randomly got the same name as a boxer.

For the record, the best claim to fame posted on the old 606 was someone who had seen Johnny Nelson riding a horse in Chesterfield. He dismounted outside a shop and when he noticed people staring at him said "What? You never seen a black man riding a horse before?"

I remember that. Also I don't think i've ever seen a black man ride a horse.

by **Union Cane** Mon 16 May 2011, 1:40 pm

Oliver Skeete was a show jumper and was also of the black persuasion I believe.

Signed photo of above mentioned black man on a horse

by Michaels, Sean Mon 16 May 2011, 1:44 pm

Union Cane wrote:Oliver Skeete was a show jumper and was also of the black persuasion I believe.

Signed photo of above mentioned black man on a horse

How do you know he hasn't just nicked it?

by **Union Cane** Mon 16 May 2011, 1:46 pm

Michaels, Sean wrote:
Union Cane wrote:Oliver Skeete was a show jumper and was also of the black persuasion I believe.

Signed photo of above mentioned black man on a horse

How do you know he hasn't just nicked it?

I don't.

by Mind the windows Tino. Mon 16 May 2011, 1:47 pm

Michaels, Sean wrote:
Union Cane wrote:Oliver Skeete was a show jumper and was also of the black persuasion I believe.

Signed photo of above mentioned black man on a horse

How do you know he hasn't just nicked it?

Who goes out dressed like that to steal a horse? Unless, of course, it was premeditated. Strange.

by Scottrf Mon 16 May 2011, 1:50 pm

It's a bit obvious if you rock up in a balaclava and black and white striped top.

by **HumanWindmill** Mon 16 May 2011, 1:56 pm

Scottrf wrote:It's a bit obvious if you rock up in a balaclava and black and white striped top.

Haha !

You forgot the jemmy, though.

by Il Gialloblu Mon 16 May 2011, 2:39 pm

Do near-namesakes count? I know a girl called Vicky Hatton.

by mckay1402 Mon 16 May 2011, 3:43 pm

I shared a swimming pool at champneys with frank bruno. Very friendly...

by Guest Mon 16 May 2011, 3:47 pm

Can't believe Rowley's missed the Villa captain RICHARD DUNNE

by TRUSSMAN66 Mon 16 May 2011, 3:49 pm

Our family support City and we haven't missed him.....

by Mind the windows Tino. Mon 16 May 2011, 3:50 pm

DAVE667 wrote:Can't believe Rowley's missed the Villa captain RICHARD DUNNE

James "Steve" Collins?

I'll leave now.

by SugarRayRussell (PBK) Mon 16 May 2011, 3:51 pm

My wee cousin is called Scott Harrison. It's not the actual Scott Harrison my cousin has never attacked a Spanish barman in his life. Think he might have pummeled a few barwoman though. Very Happy

by TRUSSMAN66 Mon 16 May 2011, 3:53 pm

I used to really rate Scott harrison..shame he had problems and it affected his career..

Knew a kid called matthew Hilton..

by Michaels, Sean Mon 16 May 2011, 3:55 pm

I had a guy knock on my door who offered to tarmac my drive and sell me some lucky heather. His name was Tyson Fury.

by SugarRayRussell (PBK) Mon 16 May 2011, 4:07 pm

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:I used to really rate Scott harrison..shame he had problems and it affected his career..

Knew a kid called matthew Hilton..

Unlike Tyson their is no room for debate with Harrison he was an idiot I met him in Glasgow City Centre a few times and he was a knob.

by Scottrf Mon 16 May 2011, 4:09 pm

prettyboykev wrote:Unlike Tyson their is no room for debate with Harrison he was an idiot I met him in Glasgow City Centre a few times and he was a knob.

There's not much debate with Tyson, it's just TRUSSY recycling old material he knows people will bite at.

by TRUSSMAN66 Mon 16 May 2011, 4:10 pm

Pathetic......

by Scottrf Mon 16 May 2011, 4:11 pm

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:Pathetic......

Wouldn't go that far, you're just a bit repetitive.

by SugarRayRussell (PBK) Mon 16 May 2011, 4:12 pm

Scottrf wrote:
prettyboykev wrote:Unlike Tyson their is no room for debate with Harrison he was an idiot I met him in Glasgow City Centre a few times and he was a knob.
There's not much debate with Tyson, it's just TRUSSY recycling old material he knows people will bite at.

Their is people with used Tyson that's what I meant but like I said on the thread when he was World Champion he was a young man so has to take responsibility for his actions.

Harrison never had this problem he was just a knob my Dad knows his uncle Peter and says most of his family are like that.

by Scottrf Mon 16 May 2011, 4:13 pm

prettyboykev wrote:
Scottrf wrote:
prettyboykev wrote:Unlike Tyson their is no room for debate with Harrison he was an idiot I met him in Glasgow City Centre a few times and he was a knob.
There's not much debate with Tyson, it's just TRUSSY recycling old material he knows people will bite at.

Their is people with used Tyson that's what I meant but like I said on the thread when he was World Champion he was a young man so has to take responsibility for his actions.

Harrison never had this problem he was just a knob my Dad knows his uncle Peter and says most of his family are like that.

So you could blame Harrison's family for not teaching him how to behave properly.

If everyone with a bad upbringing behaved like Tyson I'm not sure the world would be a great place.

by TRUSSMAN66 Mon 16 May 2011, 4:14 pm

Very funny..hit and run Scotty like always...

Seriously though ..do you look like Walter out of the Beano???

Just envision you as being the spitting image.

by Scottrf Mon 16 May 2011, 4:15 pm

Why is it only hit and run when someone digs at you but not vice versa?

Another contradiction to add to your long list.

by Michaels, Sean Mon 16 May 2011, 4:17 pm

I thought everyone from Glasgow was an alcoholic nut job?

by SugarRayRussell (PBK) Mon 16 May 2011, 4:18 pm

Michaels, Sean wrote:I thought everyone from Glasgow was an alcoholic nut job?

by TRUSSMAN66 Mon 16 May 2011, 4:19 pm

I back my stuff up like on my thread....Think you offered the usual one line responses didn't you???

As well as mocking people with addictions..

Class act aren't you!! .. Real class.

by **Union Cane** Mon 16 May 2011, 4:19 pm

Ignore him Scott, works for me.

I was at school with a Joanne Frazer, and she was Smokin' hot.

by SugarRayRussell (PBK) Mon 16 May 2011, 4:22 pm

Scottrf wrote:
prettyboykev wrote:
Scottrf wrote:
prettyboykev wrote:Unlike Tyson their is no room for debate with Harrison he was an idiot I met him in Glasgow City Centre a few times and he was a knob.
There's not much debate with Tyson, it's just TRUSSY recycling old material he knows people will bite at.

Their is people with used Tyson that's what I meant but like I said on the thread when he was World Champion he was a young man so has to take responsibility for his actions.

Harrison never had this problem he was just a knob my Dad knows his uncle Peter and says most of his family are like that.
So you could blame Harrison's family for not teaching him how to behave properly.

If everyone with a bad upbringing behaved like Tyson I'm not sure the world would be a great place.

Or you could say most normal people don't batter Spanish barmen for no apparent reason. He was a tool his family are tools apart from his uncle Peter the trainer he isn't a bad guy.

I grew up in Govan in Glasgow it's a hole and one of the most poverty stricken areas in Glasgow but if I was to try and use this as an excuse to be a knob it wouldn't work and I would be in prison. People need to man up and take responsibility for their own actions regardless of their upbringings.

by TRUSSMAN66 Mon 16 May 2011, 4:23 pm

Works for me...

Never conversed with you as you don't post on any decent Boxing threads...

Ignore me..You!! Don't flatter yourself.

by TRUSSMAN66 Mon 16 May 2011, 4:25 pm

You are a kn*b if you don't know the root causes of addiction and that everyone is made differently.

You lack sensitivity and may I say some intelligence.

by SugarRayRussell (PBK) Mon 16 May 2011, 4:27 pm

by Guest Mon 16 May 2011, 4:28 pm

Once Harrison became World Champion he had plenty of people ready and willing to give him loads of stick but at no stage did Harrison try and walk away or take himself off to focus on his training. Instead, he stayed where he'd grown up and fell into the same trap many people from poor backgrounds who get a bit of success do.

Trouble with Harrison was that whilst there was plenty of evidence to suggest he'd be better removing himself from Glasgow to focus on his boxing, he decided against it, thus exacerbating the problem.

Who's really at fault, the people of Glasgow who resent harrison's success and tried to bring him down or Harrison himself for not heeding the warning signs?

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