Topic: Circus Boxing Thread

[RedForeverTT]

This crap wouldn't be happening if there wasn't a market for it.

Still it shouldn’t have been sanctioned by the State boxing commission. This is turning into a fucking farce. Where is the respect for the sport?

[Jon2lfc]

Still it shouldn’t have been sanctioned by the State boxing commission. This is turning into a fucking farce. Where is the respect for the sport?

Yeah, surely the blame for this actually being an event and being promoted and televised lies at the door of the sanctioning body.
No approval for the fight and it's basically an illegal bout, no?

I couldn't see our good old FA 'sanctioning' a footy match at Wembley between 11 YouTubers and 11 ex-Pro footballers.

But then again.. that'd be similar to SoccerAid wouldn't it? 

[Welshred]

Quick question, and this might be unpopular, but if Jake Paul is actually interested in a proper boxing career what's the difference between these fights and Eddie putting his young starlets in against Latvian plumbers?

[CraigDS]

I couldn't see our good old FA 'sanctioning' a footy match at Wembley between 11 YouTubers and 11 ex-Pro footballers.

But then again.. that'd be similar to SoccerAid wouldn't it? 

As you corrected yourself, it literally happens a couple of times a year in football and has for years.

If there was a market for you and your mates playing 5 a side, one team in skins, then you could get it at Wembley and on TV. Don’t see how these fights are any different.

Are they shite, completely. However they aren’t making a mockery of the sport anymore than other amateur bouts do.

[Barneylfc∗]

SoccerAid is a fundraising event for charity and is supposed to be a bit of craic for all involved.

These circus fights are being deemed as professional fights.

Quick question, and this might be unpopular, but if Jake Paul is actually interested in a proper boxing career what's the difference between these fights and Eddie putting his young starlets in against Latvian plumbers?

If he was fighting boxers with a legitimate goal to do something in the sport then I'd be inclined to agree, but he isn't.

[Welshred]

You reckon those Latvians are in it for anything other than the money Eddie gives them to last a few rounds with his upcoming boxers?

[Barneylfc∗]

They're in it to pay the bills.

[Lusty]

Quick question, and this might be unpopular, but if Jake Paul is actually interested in a proper boxing career what's the difference between these fights and Eddie putting his young starlets in against Latvian plumbers?

Because those Latvian plumbers are professional boxers with a ranking who are generally the same size as the guy they're fighting.  If Jake Paul really wants to fight a top-20 ranked cruiserweight then good for him.  If he's really interested in a professional boxing career then he wouldn't be fighting washed up welterweights from a completely different sport.

It's just classic WWE marketing.  People want to see these dickheads get knocked out so they tune in, unaware that the thing is rigged and the other guy is there for a payday not to actually compete.  The minute one of these guys gets in the ring with someone their own size who knows what they're doing, they'll get blasted out and the whole circus will end.  So they'll stick to the washed up UFC guys.

Normally I wouldn't care, a fool and his money are easily parted etc.  But boxing is a hard game to make a living at, and every £ these guys hoover up is a £ that could have gone to someone taking the sport seriously.

[Welshred]

They're in it to pay the bills.

Woodley got £2m+ for that fight, more than he did for any of his UFC fights, won't that go towards paying bills?

Because those Latvian plumbers are professional boxers with a ranking who are generally the same size as the guy they're fighting.  If Jake Paul really wants to fight a top-20 ranked cruiserweight then good for him.  If he's really interested in a professional boxing career then he wouldn't be fighting washed up welterweights from a completely different sport.

It's just classic WWE marketing.  People want to see these dickheads get knocked out so they tune in, unaware that the thing is rigged and the other guy is there for a payday not to actually compete.  The minute one of these guys gets in the ring with someone their own size who knows what they're doing, they'll get blasted out and the whole circus will end.  So they'll stick to the washed up UFC guys.

Normally I wouldn't care, a fool and his money are easily parted etc.  But boxing is a hard game to make a living at, and every £ these guys hoover up is a £ that could have gone to someone taking the sport seriously.

Good reply mate, thanks. If he is serious about boxing and then goes on to do something in the sport then these fights will be no different than a bloke who is just turn up to get punched for a few rounds at Eddie Hearn's expense.

[Lusty]

Woodley got £2m+ for that fight, more than he did for any of his UFC fights, won't that go towards paying bills?

Good reply mate, thanks. If he is serious about boxing and then goes on to do something in the sport then these fights will be no different than a bloke who is just turn up to get punched for a few rounds at Eddie Hearn's expense.

The thing is, if you're serious about the sport and you want to move up the levels, fighting these guys is not going to help.  You're not going to learn anything against some jobber who has never boxed before.  Say what you like about Eddie and his Latvians, but those guys are boxers, you learn something from fighting them. 

If the likes of Jake Paul started fighting real boxers they wouldn't get past area title level.

[Barneylfc∗]

Woodley got £2m+ for that fight, more than he did for any of his UFC fights, won't that go towards paying bills?

I don't blame him in the slightest for taking the fight for that kind of money. But without it he can still put food on the table and clothes on his kid's back (No idea if he has kids or not  ), but many of the journeymen in boxing don't have that luxury.

I would have less issue with these events if they were billed as exhibitions, but it's the fact they are billed as pro fights that grinds my gears. A YouTuber against a basketballer was given pro status.

[Samie]

That dickhead would get his arse handed to him by any top 50 Crusierweight for fucks sakes.

[rhysd]

Absolutely wide open when he throws his shots.

Even Tommy Fury would beat him.

[Barneylfc∗]

Absolutely wide open when he throws his shots.

Even Tommy Fury would beat him.

Have you seen Tommy Fury in the ring? He's another clown.

[rhysd]

Have you seen Tommy Fury in the ring? He's another clown.

I agree, but Paul really is terrible.

[1892tillforever]

Quick question, and this might be unpopular, but if Jake Paul is actually interested in a proper boxing career what's the difference between these fights and Eddie putting his young starlets in against Latvian plumbers?

The young starlets generally don't get paid seven or eight figures for beating up the electricians. Also, as has been said, they generally fight actual boxers who are approximately the same size (not always mind; check out any Frank Warren card) who have a modicum of actual boxing ability. Paul has thus far beaten fellow YouTubers, a former MMA guy who didn't bother training, and a much smaller MMA guy who isn't much good at boxing.

A moderately competent journeyman cruiserweight with a bit of experience would likely beat him if given due notice to get in shape. Paul has zero interest in a proper boxing career. Why would he when he can 'play' at boxing and made several hundred times the money?

[Lusty]

Top circus news today; Oscar DLH has had to pull out of his fight with Vitor Belfort next week after testing positive for covid*. No problem though, because Evander Holyfield has stepped in to replace him.

* same 'variant' as Tyson Fury I reckon...

[Samie]

My respect for Lennox Lewis grows each passing day. He collected his money,went out on top and stayed retired. Even though he's been offered millions to come back.

[Samie]

Looks like it was legit mate, Oscar's been taken to the hospital apparently.

[mkferdy]

Freddie Flintoff has a lot to answer for. Get well soon Oscar.

[LiamG]

I see Tommy Fury is going to fight Jake Paul the YouTuber in December

God i hope Fury knocks him out, but i wonder if it will be in the contract that he's not allowed to....

[Barneylfc∗]

I see Tommy Fury is going to fight Jake Paul the YouTuber in December

God i hope Fury knocks him out, but i wonder if it will be in the contract that he's not allowed to....

I see Tommy Fury has bottled his fight with Jake Paul the YouTuber in December 

What a fucking bum.

[El Lobo]

I dont know why it was ever billed as the twat finally fighting a proper boxer, because Tommy Fury isn't either.

[LiamG]

I see Tommy Fury has bottled his fight with Jake Paul the YouTuber in December 

What a fucking bum.

Not surprised he's pulled out of it, The Fury camp won't be happy

[RedSince86]

That Jake Paul has a top 10 of Boxers he wants to fight before "retires".

Devonte is one of them apparently.

I want to know the rest of the list.

[I've been a good boy]

Tommy Fury banging on about him hitting the lottery, begging Paul not to pull out and he pulls out himself the absolute melt.

[RyanBabel19]

That Jake Paul has a top 10 of Boxers he wants to fight before "retires".

Devonte is one of them apparently.

I want to know the rest of the list.

AnEsonGib
Nate Robinson
Ben Askren
Tyron Woodley
Canelo
Nate or Nick Diaz
Kamaru Usman
Tommy Fury
McGregor
KSI
Gervonta Davis
Logan Paul

Was the list I saw, the first 4 of which he fought. So a list of people he knows he'll never get to fight but will try and talk/blag his way to and a list of people barely anyone gives a fuck if he fights as the fights mean nothing

[Fordy]

Tommy Fury banging on about him hitting the lottery, begging Paul not to pull out and he pulls out himself the absolute melt.

Just ruined his career in one move.

Should have boxed him no matter what.

[Legs]

Just ruined his career in one move.

Should have boxed him no matter what.

You're giving him too much credit does he even have a career.

I actually thought his real name was Tyson Furys brother as that is all anybody says on tv !

[LiamG]

Tommy Fury still wants a go...

[Clayton Bigsby]

Hope Jake Paul freezes him out and failing that, I hope he knocks him out!

[LiamG]

Hope Jake Paul freezes him out and failing that, I hope he knocks him out!

As much as i think tommy fury looks really silly for pulling out, i can't stand this jake paul bloke someone really does need to knock him out, preferably a boxer and not an mma star

[gazzalfc]

Tommy Fury v Jake Paul this weekend in Saudi

£19.95 on BT sport

[A-Bomb]

Tommy Fury v Jake Paul this weekend in Saudi

£19.95 on BT sport

 

[Lusty]

Really wondering if this thread belongs in Media and Arts...

[1892tillforever]

Tommy Fury v Jake Paul this weekend in Saudi

£19.95 on BT sport

The saddest thing is that more fools will pay for that than a fight between two BOXING world champions, for the most part.

[Barneylfc∗]

This is the only boxing thread that should be in use for this shit show.

[reddebs]

What the actual fuck nonsense did I hear tumble out of Tyson's mouth just then??

[The North Bank]

Imagine someone paying for this

[Barneylfc∗]

There's a round by round script doing the rounds on social media. Hopefully it's bollocks and Paul gets knocked out.