Olympic Boxing Thread
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Nigel Irritable
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Ogogo took quite a beating there. He was very, very lucky to get that far in the competition to be honest. Campbell, by contrast, looked very good. Looking forward to Nevin and Campbell in the final,
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A bit overly gracious considering he bossed the fight and should've shaded it.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Ireland box as one nation in amateur boxing - meaning that someone from Northern Ireland wouldn't be able to box for team GB even if they wanted to?? If that is the case I suppose it's a good reason for the BBC to look out for any boxer representing Ireland. And the olympic torch did tour Ireland as well so that's another reason.
I am annoyed not to have seen more olympic boxing, but I like the sound of Nevin (Mullingar man) against the British fighter.
Katie Taylor was up against a cagey fighter, but still didn't look composed to me. I don't much like that BBC commentator either with his annoying background stories on the boxers while he should be talking about what's happening in the ring.
Nigel Irritable
Five, Ten, Fifteen Years
Speaking of fighters who have been greatly assisted by terrible judging, Russo the Italian wrestler who was somehow mistakenly entered into the heavyweight boxing competition has just got another gift decision in the semi final. I hope Usyk decapitates him, because otherwise the useless lump will probably be given Gold.
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They chose as their associations were set up before the IOC or the relevant body. Or was that just other sports?
I don't know. It's the same with rugby - Ireland competes as one nation.
As for the boxing tonight I can't believe how sloppy the super heavyweight Cammarelle looked since Beijing. I remember him being sharp and defensively brilliant last time round.
It's the first I've seen of Anthony Joshua and I'm not sure what to make of him. He did seem reluctant for the first two rounds. His opponent, although tall and awkward for him, was not that good - terrible jab for such a tall fighter and put himself off balance all the time.
As for the boxing tonight I can't believe how sloppy the super heavyweight Cammarelle looked since Beijing. I remember him being sharp and defensively brilliant last time round.
It's the first I've seen of Anthony Joshua and I'm not sure what to make of him. He did seem reluctant for the first two rounds. His opponent, although tall and awkward for him, was not that good - terrible jab for such a tall fighter and put himself off balance all the time.
I had a strong feeling Ogogo would come unstuck versus the Brazilian as he has impressed me in this competition. Great tournament from Ogogo though. Also Ramirez who beat Selby is one of the standout fighters for me since the tournament began, he is class. As good as Selby is, the Cuban is a top fighter and only 18!
3 British fighters through is a great achievement. Looking forward to finals.
3 British fighters through is a great achievement. Looking forward to finals.
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I think he's only been boxing for 3 years, he's too tense and needs to learn to relax his body, time and experience will improve his technique hopefully.
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I think Nevin will beat Campbell, I hope so anyway as 2 Gold for the Irish would be great. Evans is up against it with Sapiyev imo, Sapiyev has immense experience on the world stage, but you never know. Joshua should get it, although Cammarelle is the defending Gold medalist I think it's Joshua's to lose.
I predict 1 out of the 3 for the GB lads.
Yeah, I found that out after I posted here. Heavyweight boxing seems to be one sport where you can start late and do OK. Trevor Berbick, and Jameel Mccline off the top of my head. It always worries me when a guy seems too tense about getting caught. You can rationally say it's fair enough for a heavyweight, but it could be a guy who fights scared too often. Maybe I will see something different in him in the final. They said he beat Cammarelle in points in another contest.
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I'm really looking forward to the Nevin vs Campbell bout, if Nevin does win I think he's in with a shot for the Val Barker trophy (awarded to the outstanding boxer of each games) cos for me he's boxed brilliantly. Lomachenko got it in Beijing, and although he's in the final tomorrow I don't think he's been as good this time around.
Or, Nicola Adams could be in for a shout too.
Or, Nicola Adams could be in for a shout too.
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Los Angeles 1932, men's hammer and men's 400m
agricola
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Numbers
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You're right, we got 3 there. Michelle Smith, + she got a bronze.and Atlanta 1996
I guess that's what you get from trusting someone called Ben Dirs (on the BBC text commentary). I guess what he meant to say was it would be the first time that two Irish athletes have won gold at the Olympics since 1932 seeing as the 3 in 1996 were all won by Michelle Smith.and Atlanta 1996
agricola
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Not sure why there's a facepalm in there either
That was for Michelle Smith.
agricola
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Some bitterness. Not sure anyone will agree with them about the Katie Taylor fight.
