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Comment on Fleischer Eat Your Heart Out by Andrew Harrison

Andrew Harrison — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:12:03 +0000

I guess it’s like anything Dave, once you’re used to being there it’ll make it easier.

Fighters are so accommodating I’m sure they’d talk to me even if I spluttered my lines, just need to grasp the nettle next time!

Comment on Fleischer Eat Your Heart Out by David Payne

David Payne — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:41:26 +0000

“Fluffing those interview opportunties” is par for the course to begin with Andrew.

Boldness is hard to muster when you feel like an imposter.

Took me a while to get over that.

Comment on Heavy Men Leave Heavy Hearts as the British Heavyweight Scene Flatlines by Andrew Harrison

Andrew Harrison — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:48:08 +0000

I’m starting to wonder if Tyson really ever wanted to be a fighter or whether it was more a case of his father pushing him into a sport he just can’t motivate himself sufficiently for (reminds me somewhat of Buster Douglas-a guy with all the tools but who onlt managed to motivate himself for one night). I noticed that he dedicated the win to his pops after the fight.

His inability to avoid McDermott’s slow overhand right is a disaster waiting to happen as is his lack of gas in the tank.

I like the kid and hope that he can turn things around but if he continues to come into the ring without preparing correctly, I can’t feel sympathy for him when he eventually comes a cropper.

Comment on Heavy Men Leave Heavy Hearts as the British Heavyweight Scene Flatlines by rory

rory — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:19:48 +0000

i completly agree with you! tyson fury is supposed to be a future champ at british level and even challenging for world honours but he’s and absolute joke. the guy looked so out of shape. hes so flabby and soft round the middle and could do with some bilk around the shoulder and chest. this not only affects his speed and power but also his movement and posture. not forgetting the most startling factor his stamina. if you decide to be a professional boxer where your livly hood relys on your success surly a level of professionalism and disipline should come in to play. there has never been an undisiplined champ and the best fighters are always the most disiplined. ali, mayweather, jones, leanard, lewis ect ect were all known for there maticulus preparation and devotion to a healthy lifestyle. boxing demands hard work otherwise you can forget it. im so insenced by this infact that i left a message on tysons twitter page telling him to get his act together. id love to see a uk heavey weight champ and along with price i think fury has it in him. in spells against mcdermott he looked class but then his lack of training, sparring and boxing knoledge left him wanting. in my opinion if he worked with a trainer of the likes of steward or roach he be a world champ in 2 years. they would force him to perfect his flabby phisyque tune his skills with top class sparring and teach him the right game plan where he can use his height and reach affetivly. the guy has more in his locker than the klits and a great heart anhd chin. but anyway well see where he goes from here. theres a good chance hell get beat in his next fight if he stays the same.

Comment on Heavy Men Leave Heavy Hearts as the British Heavyweight Scene Flatlines by Andrew Harrison

Andrew Harrison — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:35:17 +0000

Hi David-I agree and boxing is a sport you shouldn’t play at, ever.

I like Fury, I’ve met the guy and he’s a thoroughly decent chap, certainly nothing like the character he plays up to being in the media. I also think he has the size and skill to do something at heavyweight, however, he needs to be super fit to be able to do it. If he could base his game on overwhelming opponents by throwing vast volumes of accurate shots, he’d be tough to beat.

At present it appears that it’ll take a bad defeat to alter his course, against a fighter he should be beating-which I wouldn’t like to see.

Comment on Heavy Men Leave Heavy Hearts as the British Heavyweight Scene Flatlines by David Payne

David Payne — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:18:39 +0000

A very acerbic, but nevertheless honest, reflection of the action. Fury is being very badly advised and is clearly playing at the sport.

Comment on Maloney’s Peterlee card puts boxing fallacy to the sword & other random observations by Andrew Harrison

Andrew Harrison — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:45:39 +0000

Thanks David, I enjoy writing these types of posts and seem to get the best feedback also. Thanks for popping by the site.

Comment on About by Andrew Harrison

Andrew Harrison — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:43:09 +0000

Thanks David, I’ll check out your blog over the weekend (having a major headache with my computer at the mo). Cheers for the encouragement.

Comment on About by David Payne

David Payne — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:21:59 +0000

Added you as a link Andrew.

Keep pressing on.

Comment on Maloney’s Peterlee card puts boxing fallacy to the sword & other random observations by David Payne

David Payne — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:17:55 +0000

Hello Andrew,

I enjoyed this irreverant read. Good perspective, fresh.

Regards

David
boxingwriter.co.uk