Tyson Fury on R2 today.

[Withdean11]

Why have you got so protective of yourself on this thread? When have I stated that Boxers are boxers because they had no other choice?

This was the post which got you offended:



God knows how that lead to you mentioning what a high earner you are?

Boxing might teach discipline and perseverance but it clearly doesn't teach humbleness.

You stated Tyson is a boxer for a reason, and the reason you gave was because he had no education. Not the fact he has a talent. To me, that sounds like you are saying if you are thick, you do boxing instead. Yes, I take offence to that as a boxer. It's the same as saying, for example, someone is a binman for a reason. Tyson's education has absolutely nothing to with why he is a boxer.

Me mentioning my earning was not me gloating, if you knew me you'd know that. I was simply comparing it to my potential earnings had I chose a different path.

 

[glasfryn]

Clive Myrie got it right the man is a "dickhead"
just goes to show how power/money goes to some peoples heads

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Yes, pro boxer.

Wow. Interesting. How does it work? Do you have a day job or do you make all your income from just fights? How often do you/can you fight a year? Apologies if I'm being nosey but I'm genuinely interested.

 

[sir albion]

Least he speaks his mind unlike the politically correct society we live in

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Why does someone need to mention their earnings to prove their intelligence?

Pretty classless if you ask me.

I took his response to imply that boxing is a genuine career choice. Not the last resort you have suggested.

 

[Wellesley]

Least he speaks his mind unlike the politically correct society we live in

Very true. I don't like him, I don't agree with him, yet I find him fascinating. Whenever you listen to a sportsman get interviewed, especially a footballer post-match, you could pretty much answer on their behalf. But at least with Fury you don't know what he is going to say and that makes him interesting. I admit that I am prejudiced when it comes to travelers, as I have never met one that wasn't an absolute ****, but maybe I am starting to admire Fury just a little bit.

 

[BensGrandad]

Wasnt there British Champion who had a university degree ?Piper? Which shows that some people with a good education do chose boxing as a career not because of their lack of education.

 

[portlock seagull]

Boxer makes stupid comment - where's the story here please?!

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Wasnt there British Champion who had a university degree ?Piper? Which shows that some people with a good education do chose boxing as a career not because of their lack of education.

Didn't Audley Harrison go to university as well?

 

[Solid at the back]

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[Megazone]

I took his response to imply that boxing is a genuine career choice. Not the last resort you have suggested.

Where have I suggested this?

 

[Solid at the back]

Yes, pro boxer. To be honest, no one really takes him seriously, we know what he's like and he's certainly not going to change. We have seen him in interviews/press conferences a lot longer than most of the public has so can't be surprised by anything he says or does. He's very entertaining inside and outside of the ring and has people talking about Boxing which can only be a good thing.

I don't agree with his views but I think they are very much the Gypsy culture. See Billy Joe Saunders, also a Gypsy, who shares very similar views.

On a different note, do you think Whyte is overpriced on Saturday? 8/1 seems great value and surely worth a score

 

[Megazone]

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I want Whyte to win but can't see it happening based on Whyte's previous performance.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Didn't Audley Harrison go to university as well?

Isn't he a chef?

 

[Megazone]

Boxer makes stupid comment - where's the story here please?!

Be careful.

Withdean11 might feel personally insulted by that being the tough super bucks boxer he is.

 

[Megazone]

Didn't Audley Harrison go to university as well?

That wouldn't surprise me.

What a shit boxer.

 

[Wellesley]

Isn't he a chef?

No, that's Lenny Henry.

 

[big nuts]

Wasnt there British Champion who had a university degree ?Piper? Which shows that some people with a good education do chose boxing as a career not because of their lack of education.

Nicky Piper was a member of Mensa.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

No, that's Lenny Henry.

My mistake. It's been a long day.

 

[Megazone]

Me mentioning my earning was not me gloating, if you knew me you'd know that. I was simply comparing it to my potential earnings had I chose a different path.

What level are you fighting at?
Money in Boxing isn't actually that good unless you're hitting European level. OF course you can earn a living off boxing if you fight domestically but it's certainly not worth bragging about it on NSC.

Nonetheless, it's always good to hear of a successful boxer coming out of Brighton. Other than Lloyd Ellett (Albion fan) and Chris Eubank jr, I don't know of any other semi successful Brighton boxers. I'm assuming you're one of the two?