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Boxing comp, Ricardo Cordoba vs. Bernard Dunne-mar 21st

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    #122
    thirstywork
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    gaeilgegrinds wrote: »
    Dunne is obviously a gentleman by the way he reacted there, he was genuinely concerned. Hope the other lad is ok.
    fantastic quote abut his mam and dad not getin sexual lol


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    #123
    Doctor J
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    Amazing. To come back like that after the 5th, brilliant.

    Best day for Irish sport ever, I reckon.


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    #124
    Highsider
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    Wow. Not a boxing fan but jesus that fight would convert me. Great heart from both fighters. Well done Bernard


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    #125
    CyberWaste
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    Rugby was better! :p

    Nah, great all round day for Irish sport, never forget this day, two of the greatest boxing and rugby matches ive ever seen.


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    #126
    JonathanAnon
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    I agree with the comment above about Bernard's reaction at the end of the fight. He showed a maturity I didnt think he had.

    Not to take anything away from what was a great performance by Bernard, but I dont think Cordoba travels well. I think his record proves that. Wonder will they offer him a rematch?


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    #127
    shamblertine
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    JonathanAnon wrote: »
    Wonder will they offer him a rematch?

    I'm sure it was in the contract that they have to have a rematch if Cordoba lost


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    #128
    joseph brand
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    Well done Bernard. Top Class.

    That's the 'proverbial' Cherry on the cake for Irish sport.

    ". . . an' shure wouldn't be a lovely little country if we could only roof it?" :D


    Olé, Olé Olé Olé !!


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    #129
    Pride Fighter
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    Good performance by Dunne, he is a lot stronger now than he has ever been. The strength and conditioning coach he has has certainly earned his corn.

    I must admit I never thought Bernard could do it. Fair play:)


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    #130
    Rizzla King
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    Brilliant fight, never seen Dunne box like that ever. Brilliant day for Irish sport.

    The ref took a huge risk tonight. Cordoba was literally stumbling like he just drank a tray of Budweiser. Dunne was totally on top and the fat lady was already through her first verse by then.


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    #131
    dannydiamond
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    Wow what a fight!!

    I didn't think Dunne had it in him to be honest,v glad to be proved wrong though.
    Could the ref not have given a standing count after the second knockdown?


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    #132
    x in the city
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dxPO_Z57xg

    :D


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    #133
    simongurnick
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    Most recent news report on RTE says Cordoba got the all clear on the way to the hospital so thank god for that.
    Both men were warriors tonight. I knew Dunne had lovely boxing skills but I never thought he had that warrior spirit in him. Down twice in R5 he looked goosed but like a top class pro he kept his distant in 6 to get his head back together.
    I think the clash of heads in R4 shook him to bits. He said after the fight he lost his vision in R3 but I reckon he must have meant R4.
    I'd say there was nothing between them going into r11, maybe bernard by a round but I'd say any panamian could have had his boy ahead.
    Round 11 was unreal. Ref could have stopped after second knockdown but as was said before it's easy say that with hindsight.
    Best defence I've seen from Dunne ever aswell. Hands were always up high, great footwork and bobbing and weaving.
    Great day for irish sport, great day to be irish!


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    #134
    glenjamin
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    as i said in the poker forum. dunne is an absoulute disgrace. he was acting cocky through the whole fight even when he was nearly on the felt himself. this title is really not a big deal and the fact that he is a total scumbag makes me not want to be happy he won


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    #135
    simongurnick
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    Are you ripping the piss? they touched gloves at the end of most rounds. Dunne took a couple of head butts and an elbow at one stage but just left the ref handle it.


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    #136
    eagle eye
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    Lads don't let glenjamin ruin the thread.

    I don't see a mod around right now but I'm sure Walshb will be on shortly to sort that post out.;)


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    #137
    glenjamin
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    simongurnick wrote: »
    Are you ripping the piss? they touched gloves at the end of most rounds. Dunne took a couple of head butts and an elbow at one stage but just left the ref handle it.


    i meant his whole attiude. if you go back to the martinez fight he acted like a total twat giving him no respect and he got totaly destroyed. im finished with this argument but i hope it wont be long before we see him lying on the felt again


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    #138
    simongurnick
    Registered Users Posts: 1,919 ✭✭✭simongurnick


    Of course he was over cocky in the Martinez fight. Hawkins actually thanked Martinez in the ring. Looking at it now, it was probably one of the best that has happened to Dunne. His attitude has totally changed since then.


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    #139
    glenjamin
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    there are at least 4 different world titltes at his level. thats why it is not a big deal


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    #140
    Gingy
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    glenjamin wrote: »
    there are at least 4 different world titltes at his level. thats why it is not a big deal

    Not a big deal!!!!! What a load of rubbish, Bernard Dunne is World Champion, why are you putting him down so much?


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    #141
    simongurnick
    Registered Users Posts: 1,919 ✭✭✭simongurnick


    Darragh Maloney said he was "the best boxer on the planet".
    I love when presenters get totally carried away!


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    #142
    blackgold>>
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    beller2000 wrote: »
    now thats a prediction!
    Whos your daddy bitch?


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    #143
    Stiv
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    simongurnick wrote: »
    Darragh Maloney said he was "the best boxer on the planet".
    I love when presenters get totally carried away!
    haha I had a good laugh at just the same thing. In his defence, I think he meant in the context of his division, but even then he was way over the top.

    Delighted for Bernard, though. I didn't think he had it in him, but he beat an opponent who was far better than anyone he's faced before. One of the best fights I've seen in a long time (after a slow start).

    Also, it was nice to see how concerned he was about Cordoba afterwards. You could accuse Bernard of being a bit too cocky, but he's always seemed like a decent bloke beneath it all.


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