Guest MattP Posted 19 May 2014 Posted 19 May 2014 Yeah you always get a bit of aggro at these events, it always kicks off when a fighter has the football lot following him. Albert I'd get in about half 8, I'd imagine everyone will be boozing down Wembley way on the night anyway.
Grandad. Posted 19 May 2014 Posted 19 May 2014 Albert I'd get in about half 8, I'd imagine everyone will be boozing down Wembley way on the night anyway. Cheeky sod. Cheers mate, getting down to London for about 4:30.
Guest MattP Posted 19 May 2014 Posted 19 May 2014 Perfect, will be able to squeeze in a few hours drinking before. I'm very jealous!
Bert Posted 19 May 2014 Posted 19 May 2014 Has there ever been a boxing event when it's not gone off in the crowd?
Grandad. Posted 19 May 2014 Posted 19 May 2014 Has there ever been a boxing event when it's not gone off in the crowd? I never knew until someone shown me a video at Coventry was it? Where it all kicked off. Going with a female is worrying me a bit now haha, do not want to get caught up in anything daft. 80,000 people, suppose it is inevitable you'll get a few thousand idiots.
Guest MattP Posted 19 May 2014 Posted 19 May 2014 Can't think of one. Bound to happen when you have a load of pissed roided up blokes watching people fight. Still makes me laugh you can drink watching the boxing but not watching football!
Guest MattP Posted 19 May 2014 Posted 19 May 2014 I never knew until someone shown me a video at Coventry was it? Where it all kicked off. Going with a female is worrying me a bit now haha, do not want to get caught up in anything daft. 80,000 people, suppose it is inevitable you'll get a few thousand idiots. Coventry was mental, whoever dreamed up the idea of shifting 6-7,000 boxing fans from Leicester into Coventry on St Georges Day needed locking up. You'll be fine, if you don't look for it you would have to be seriously unlucky to end up in it. At Groves v De Gale one of my mates was that pissed he fell asleep during it and got woke up by two blokes falling on him having a fight
Out Foxed Posted 19 May 2014 Posted 19 May 2014 Has there ever been a boxing event when it's not gone off in the crowd? i doubt it. i went to froch v bute and there was a fight in the crowd, same with when i went to the UFC event in London. Pissed up wannabes are bound to fight.
Bettsj2 Posted 20 May 2014 Posted 20 May 2014 Look on youtube. Type Audley Harrison, crowd trouble, Herbie Hide. It was live on BBC!!
EnglishOxide Posted 20 May 2014 Posted 20 May 2014 Think Froch will win this easier than last time unfortunately, he won't be underestimating Groves this time. I think groves will come out looking for a early knockout and tiring himself out, then Froch to win it in the 5th. Why do you think George will go looking for the KO? That was his big mistake last time, he got too eager, punched himself out and allowed Froch to drag him into a war. George will be smarter this time, stay behind the jab, control the pace and avoid getting drawn into prolonged exchanges. Quite a clear points victory if he uses his head. Hes definitely going to go all macho at some point though and that will give Froch the chance. Dont mind who wins but Groves winning would be best for british boxing. Froch was badly outclassed by Andre Ward (up there with Mayweather as the top boy in boxing). While i think Groves has the skills to beat him. DeGale is waiting in the wings too, so thats an interesting fight regardless of the ourcome of this one.
Bert Posted 20 May 2014 Posted 20 May 2014 I never knew until someone shown me a video at Coventry was it? Where it all kicked off. Going with a female is worrying me a bit now haha, do not want to get caught up in anything daft. 80,000 people, suppose it is inevitable you'll get a few thousand idiots. Like Matt says, you'll be fine especially if you're with female company. Tends to be big groups of lads.
Matt Posted 26 May 2014 Posted 26 May 2014 Just watched 'The Gloves Are Off'. Enjoyed it, found it quite funny and although Froch didn't give his best display last time I think Groves was finding it hard to come back to some of the things Froch was saying, Groves was struggling to talk and didn't know what to say. Even when Johnny Nelson was asking Groves questions Groves just sat there, silent, staring at Froch not even noting what Nelson had asked him. Groves got under Froch's skin before the last fight, I think Froch is getting under Groves' this time and Froch isn't exactly trying to as such, Froch isn't exactly trash talking he seems to be saying it as it is and it's getting too Groves.
Jace Posted 26 May 2014 Posted 26 May 2014 MMA events are just as bad for the people on the crowd fighting
Nick Posted 26 May 2014 Posted 26 May 2014 Just watched 'The Gloves Are Off'. Enjoyed it, found it quite funny and although Froch didn't give his best display last time I think Groves was finding it hard to come back to some of the things Froch was saying, Groves was struggling to talk and didn't know what to say. Even when Johnny Nelson was asking Groves questions Groves just sat there, silent, staring at Froch not even noting what Nelson had asked him. Groves got under Froch's skin before the last fight, I think Froch is getting under Groves' this time and Froch isn't exactly trying to as such, Froch isn't exactly trash talking he seems to be saying it as it is and it's getting too Groves. It was a bit weird I thought. Both men trying to trash talk and out wit each other and most of the time the pair of them just talked uncomfortable nonsense. Looking forward to the fight though.
Guest MattP Posted 27 May 2014 Posted 27 May 2014 Loved The Gloves are Off, been watching a few of these on HBO for the big fights in the States and I knew Sky Sports would pick up on it. I think it's a facinating insight into the fighters head, unfortunately some idiot at Sky decided to put Johnny Nelson in charge of this, they should have flown Max Kellerman over, he would have made it even better. Thought Froch looked like he knows he has his number, I really think it might just be starting to hit Groves that he faced the worst of Carl Froch and couldn't get the better of him. Unless Froch ages massively in 6 months I can;t see any other result than a win for him Saturday.
ibbosuk Posted 27 May 2014 Posted 27 May 2014 I think Froch will do a job on him this time, a KO within 6 rounds.
purpleronnie Posted 27 May 2014 Posted 27 May 2014 It was a bit weird I thought. Both men trying to trash talk and out wit each other and most of the time the pair of them just talked uncomfortable nonsense. Looking forward to the fight though. Agreed, 99% of this trash talking is just plain embarrassing, ALI was the master, everyone else pales into insignificance, it's an incredible sport and it can be belittled by staged scurrilous attacks.
Guest MattP Posted 27 May 2014 Posted 27 May 2014 Agreed, 99% of this trash talking is just plain embarrassing, ALI was the master, everyone else pales into insignificance, it's an incredible sport and it can be belittled by staged scurrilous attacks. Ali is the most famous but there have been far better trash talkers. Paulie Malignaggi, James Toney, Berrnard Hopkins and of course Ricardo Mayorga.
Tom17LCFC Posted 27 May 2014 Posted 27 May 2014 What time does the fight actually get under way?? Around 10pm I think mate. Really want Groves to do it but fear Froch will have too much for him. Just hope it's another cracker.
Matt Posted 27 May 2014 Posted 27 May 2014 What time does the fight actually get under way?? I believe ringwalk is scheduled for 10pm. Loved The Gloves are Off, been watching a few of these on HBO for the big fights in the States and I knew Sky Sports would pick up on it. I think it's a facinating insight into the fighters head, unfortunately some idiot at Sky decided to put Johnny Nelson in charge of this, they should have flown Max Kellerman over, he would have made it even better. Thought Froch looked like he knows he has his number, I really think it might just be starting to hit Groves that he faced the worst of Carl Froch and couldn't get the better of him. Unless Froch ages massively in 6 months I can;t see any other result than a win for him Saturday. I really did enjoy too, I didn't have to much of a problem with Johnny Nelson, as for Max Kellerman if it's the bloke i'm thinking off I don't really get him, he seems quite slow when doing his interview and never really sure what to say. I agree with you Froch won't be that bad again and while Groves was brilliant last time, really impressed me and I really underestimated him but I think Groves will have to be better than that. I was in the Froch camp last time and although Groves impressed me alot last time (I would have been one of the people giving him shit going into the ring but applauding him out and saying well done) I'm still in the Froch camp this time, I like Froch and I don't give a fuck if he's a Forest fan (Actually didn't wanna bring this up, but it will be the reason most will want Groves to win on here) As for trash talking in The Gloves Are Off programme I honestly didn't believe there was any. My prediction is Froch in the 7th.
Grandad. Posted 27 May 2014 Posted 27 May 2014 Froch in the 8th for me. I agree, I didn't think there was any trash talking, they have been far worse about each other. Getting more and more excited now.
foxfanazer Posted 27 May 2014 Posted 27 May 2014 Has anybody got a link for the gloves are off they did?
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