The Official Boxing at London Olympics Superthread - July 28-August 12

i just seen somewhere that the boxing draw is on tomorrow between 2-4. does anyone know if thats right ?

buyer95 wrote: »

First I heard of this. I doubt it's true, as surely this would have gotten some media attenion, what with the draw having a huge say in a medal chance, and every man and his dog saying the boxers are our best medal hope:rolleyes:

In fairness they are our best hope.

As a tiny nation we rarely make an impact in any sport. The Euros this year are a prime example. We box pretty well, so it's one of the rare times we get to stand up and be counted, rather than be ashamed. Hopefully the boys (and girl) do us proud.

Syferus wrote: »

I don't think we need to worry about Katie doing us proud.

She will indeed do us proud, but it irritates me that everyone thinks she's guaranteed a gold. There is absolutely nothing between herself and Ochigava in the head-to-head stakes.

gene_tunney wrote: »

She will indeed do us proud, but it irritates me that everyone thinks she's guaranteed a gold. There is absolutely nothing between herself and Ochigava in the head-to-head stakes.

I didn't say she was a cert. Win or lose I don't see Katie giving any less than 100% for her country.

hoping for four medals coming home

buyer95 wrote: »

Sounds a bit optimistic, imo, Katie and John Joe, I would fancy both of them, after that maybe one more boxer, but it would be a great success if we won 4 medals

probably is but i think katie is a dead cert and i reckon at least 3 of the lads can bring something home

yabadabado wrote: »

It all comes down to the draws,get a favorable draw and it really helps to get into a medal fight.

yes and hope we dont get a local boy. we all remember a few local decisions...

Syferus wrote: »

Beyond Brits, though, we're far more likely to get a fair shake in the judging in London. If not home advantage, neighbours' visitation rights.

Oh yeah, G.B will be very likely to favour Ireland, the country which Britain only begrudgingly agreed to be permitted to leave the commonwealth! Plus the whole IRA, London bombings don't exactly lend themselves to any " neighbourly love " when scoring close fights either. And up until 97, Ireland constitution under article claimed ownership of all 32 counties in ireland " The national territory consist of the whole island of Ireland, its islands and the territoriak seas "


But forget all that, didn't Britain give us 10 points for Jedward in the Eurovision this year!:rolleyes:

Interesting piece in the Times about Barnes, highlight has to be " He is more humorously irreverent than blind whinger. " In reference to his often outspoken views on judges, scorers etc... After he lost a fight he felt was scored badly at the worlds " It was not difficult to see clearly what he was doing despite wearing boxing gloves. The light flyweight from Belfast was defiantly making a crude gesture with his right hand right in front of the three men sitting behind a table to the side of one of the rings.
No fear, Barnes was eyeballing the trio of officials, who he had to walk past towards the exit, Irish team head coach Billy Walsh dutifully marching side by side with him.It wasn’t in Barnes’ nature to walk away from Trabzon without the judges knowing precisely what he thought of them, which was they were, all of them, w***ers."
Great stuff! http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2012/0724/1224320708530.html

buyer95 wrote: »

Interesting piece in the Times about Barnes, highlight has to be " He is more humorously irreverent than blind whinger. " In reference to his often outspoken views on judges, scorers etc... After he lost a fight he felt was scored badly at the worlds " It was not difficult to see clearly what he was doing despite wearing boxing gloves. The light flyweight from Belfast was defiantly making a crude gesture with his right hand right in front of the three men sitting behind a table to the side of one of the rings.
No fear, Barnes was eyeballing the trio of officials, who he had to walk past towards the exit, Irish team head coach Billy Walsh dutifully marching side by side with him.It wasn’t in Barnes’ nature to walk away from Trabzon without the judges knowing precisely what he thought of them, which was they were, all of them, w***ers."
Great stuff! http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2012/0724/1224320708530.html

i know how he feels, been there!

gene_tunney wrote: »

Because for many generations many Irish have hated the English, these same Irish assume that the English hate them. In reality the English are barely aware of the dislike of these Irish towards them, and most English are even unaware that Ireland was once a colony. They simply don't care. It's a nice hobby for the anglophobes though, to hate the English. It passes the time much quicker while waiting for their dole or the next Celtic match.

Barely aware Ireland was once a colony. Come off it, surely when the IRA, was blowing up Hyde Park in the 80's, trying to assassinate Maggie in a Brighton hotel.During the IRA's twenty-five year campaign in England, 115 deaths and 2,134 injuries were reported, from a total of almost 500 attacks.

Do you think British people are really that absent-minded? Even The Queen and McGuinness shaking hands there last month was the main news item on BBC for 2 days, reminding us all, how this man had been the Comandeer of the Bogside IRA army, when Prince Phillip's uncle(?) Lord Mount Batten was blown up, and how brave and diplomatic an act this was on the part of The Queen.

Hmmm, I wonder who the ignorant one is here:rolleyes:

buyer95 wrote: »

Guess what arrived via the Fedex today?!
It feels so real now!:D


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Reminds me of when I got my Klitschko vs Haye ticket. Exciting times!

Draw started at 2pm....anyone know if its online anywhere? cheers