[paulgeog]

On that form Nolan won't beat the Russian in the next round. Needs to box the bout of his life!

[megadodge]

Originally Posted by walshb

But like I said, that is his style. He fights this way. And, wins! We will not know how he gets on if he decides to stand off, relax, ease the volume until he tries it. Not saying he may not do as well, or better, but we juts don't know.

BTW, he tired in the last minute, but that is to be expected. He was still alert and firing shots.

But we do know.
In the qualifiers from what I saw he boxed at distance virtually all the time. No up close stuff. And he won it out!!

I know you love aggressive fighters, but that has nothing to do with success in amateur boxing and hasn't had for the last 20 years!
It's not rocket science, if you have the height and reach advantages why not use them?

[Tombo2001]

I actually cant remember anyone besides Jimmy magee ever doing a boxing commentary for RTE; I dont think they have a plan B.

[gene_tunney]

Originally Posted by Tombo2001

I actually cant remember anyone besides Jimmy magee ever doing a boxing commentary for RTE; I dont think they have a plan B.

The late Noel Andrews did it back in the day.

After that it was always going to be Magee. Him or Marty Morrissey lol. Travesty. How in God's name can we not have someone who knows even the very basics commentating?

Also, Bernard Dunne is the only pundit who knows anything.

[Big Ears]

Originally Posted by Tombo2001

I actually cant remember anyone besides Jimmy magee ever doing a boxing commentary for RTE; I dont think they have a plan B.

I've had the misfortune of hearing Marty Morrissey commentate on boxing, which surely must be illegal as it falls under the area of cruel and unusual punishment.

[walshb]

Originally Posted by gene_tunney

Nolan was terrible. No chance of a medal. He will be beaten easily by anyone with any ability.

Way to go to piss on that lads Olympic debut. All from the comfort of a couch!

Terrible? Makes the games, tries his ass off and wins his first fight and all you have to offer is terrible

[gene_tunney]

Originally Posted by walshb

Way to go to piss on that lads Olympic debut. All from the comfort of a couch!

Terrible? Makes the games, tries his ass off and wins his first fight and all you have to offer is terrible

This is the Olympics so we judge by those standards. By those standards he was terrible. Frustrating because he doesn't want for athleticism, just boxing skills.

[Boooourns]

Originally Posted by gene_tunney

This is the Olympics so we judge by those standards. By those standards he was terrible. Frustrating because he doesn't want for athleticism, just boxing skills.

Some craic in your house.

[gene_tunney]

Originally Posted by Boooourns

Some craic in your house.

Cool story bro.

[Big Ears]

Lads cut out the petty stuff






....even if it is funny.

Seriously though, no one wants infractions or bans etc, so keep it civil.

[walshb]

Originally Posted by gene_tunney

This is the Olympics so we judge by those standards. By those standards he was terrible. Frustrating because he doesn't want for athleticism, just boxing skills.

gene, what were you expecting? The silky skills of SRL? A first rd KO?

Yes, these are the Olympics, and no boxer at the games is below this standard, or undeserving, That is why they are there, because they are of the standard and they are deserving.

You watched what we did. You saw a young man from Ireland get in that ring and try his ass off, leaving nothing behind, winning, and winning with points to spare, and all you can come up is that post. I don't think anyone thinks that Nolan will win gold. But surely a wee bit of support, encouragement or praise wouldn't have been too much to ask?

[walshb]

Originally Posted by megadodge

But we do know.
In the qualifiers from what I saw he boxed at distance virtually all the time. No up close stuff. And he won it out!!

I know you love aggressive fighters, but that has nothing to do with success in amateur boxing and hasn't had for the last 20 years!
It's not rocket science, if you have the height and reach advantages why not use them?

Fair point, mega. Like I said, I did agree with Dunne to some extent, but then when you look at Adam and th fight, well, he won, and did so fairly well. Yes, he did look a wee bit too excited and too into it, which meant that he was probably playing into his opponents strengths more. A little bit more poise and patience I think will help Adam even more.

[gene_tunney]

Originally Posted by walshb

gene, what were you expecting? The silky skills of SRL? A first rd KO?

I was expecting a boxer with a 6" height advantage to use it.

[Jerry Seinfeld]

Originally Posted by gene_tunney

I was expecting a boxer with a 6" height advantage to use it.

He did and he won!

[gene_tunney]

Originally Posted by Jerry Seinfeld

He did and he won!

Ok.