Guest Chelsea Jack Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Dunno what to say tbh, apparently he's being coached by McGuigan http://www.telegraph...ay-Leonard.html "It is likely to be granted next week," Smith told Telegraph Sport. "The reports from our Area Council representatives indicate that Mr Flintoff is fit, in shape, and has been well-schooled by Barry McGuigan and his son Shane. But I think it is fair to say we are not expecting Freddie Flintoff to be the next Sugar Ray Leonard."Flintoff, the former English cricket captain, who is 34, has revealed a changed physique and is in shape after months in the gym, making the switch to professional boxing following his retirement from cricket after several injuries. Flintoff has been in camp for 10 weeks under the supervision of former world champion Barry McGuigan and his son Shane, with Board Secretary Smith revealing to Telegraph Sport that the athlete has been monitored on his progress throughout the process. Flintoff is expected to make his professional heavyweight debut on November 30, with the MEN Arena, Manchester, having been mentioned as one possible venue. A week earlier Flintoff's fellow Lancastrian Ricky Hatton returns to the venue for his comeback after 42 months of self-imposed exile from the ring. "The licence will be granted pending the medicals being cleared. It has many parts - physical, blood test, scans, eye test, and they all come in from different places, and are all sent in to us independently. We are awaiting the last of those today [Friday] or Monday and we put it all together and it will be put to the Board's medical panel next week. "I can't see there being a problem, to be honest. It is not unusual. Curtis Woodhouse, the former footballer, joined the boxing ranks a couple of years ago, though he was a bit younger, and in America several former NFL players have switched from the sport to take up boxing." One such figure is Seth Mitchell, 30, a linebacker with Michigan State University who took up boxing and joined the professional ranks in 2008. In four years he is unbeaten in 26 fights. Now highly ranked Mitchell is two to three victories away from fighting for the World Boxing Council heavyweight title against Vitali Klitschko. "There seems to be a fascination with boxing from athletes in other sports, and they like to have a go. Now Mr Flintoff wants to have a go," said Smith, adding that Flintoff's progress and ability has been observed. "He has been seen at the gym a few times. We always watch and observe people who are applying for a licence with little amateur experience. "Our area council representatives have seen him in the gym, there are reports that he has been in there a long time, and that he is serious about this in every way, and how he is treating it. "Every boxer who passes the test gets a 12 month licence, and Mr Flintoff has told us that he is not doing this to have one fight - and that he wants to try it for a while. That said, he might not like getting hit on the nose, and may change his mind once he has been in the ring." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fighting Weight Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Yeah saw something about this a lil while back and found it hilarious, fat f*ck*ng yorkshireman, at this point he'd have to cut to make cruiserweight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chelsea Jack Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 dnt look in too bad shape tbh, but can't see him doing very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidge Weasle Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 met him in a pub couple months ago, f*ck*ng big bloke. wouldnt wanna ruck with him. good luck to him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chelsea Jack Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 would imagine he has sick hand eye coordination though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fighting Weight Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Ah just saw the pic, he's cut a lot of weight Looks a bit drained/gaunt tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fighting Weight Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 met him in a pub couple months ago, f*ck*ng big bloke. wouldnt wanna ruck with him. good luck to him Yeah he's about 6'4/5 I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thizz Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Can't remember who it was on Sky Sports News saying that as long as he doesn't come in just to make some dough and make a mockery of the sport then fair enough. And looking at that picture it look's like he's taking it seriously. Can't be any worse than a Fraudley fight?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chelsea Jack Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 this was him back in 09.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Infamous Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 he looks like tyson fury any 6'5 fat white guy who done some cardio probably turns like a fridge with his feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chelsea Jack Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 nah real talk though i regard McGuigan as one of the more sensible members of the British Boxing community, i dnt think he would get involved with someone who is completely useless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fighting Weight Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Looks poor on the pads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chelsea Jack Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 u reckon you could beat him in a street fight brah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidge Weasle Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 when him and his entourage walked in the pub the time i met him, im not gonna lie me and my mates were shitting it, thought it was gonna kick off instantly. they were some HARD f*ckers. then realised it was him and they were safe, but i reckon he's good at pavement dancing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic Man Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 He was always a lazy cricketer so I don't think this will last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kompressor Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Yeah saw something about this a lil while back and found it hilarious, fat f*ck*ng yorkshireman, at this point he'd have to cut to make cruiserweight he's from Lancashire still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuri Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 he's not gonna get anywhere past fighting journeyman. certain people talking like he's the next commonwealth light heavyweight champ still. as if man can just train for a couple years and jump in the game against guys who've been doing it their whole lives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambino Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Fight is tonight then. Should I be backing him to get knocked out or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yung bawse Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 good thing about coming up through the ranks is you get used to 'getting hit' which most of the time is just as important as throwing a punch he can do all the sparing in the world but i don't think he'll be ready just my opinion though / odds are sh*t on both fighters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black. Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 What time and channel . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurtis Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 boxnation now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurtis Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 well whenver this first fight finishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Rollins Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Streams? I'm not paying for that bollocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yung bawse Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Id rather watch Gridiron gang on Sony TV (sky 157) starting at 9 (now) BIG FILM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chelsea Jack Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 box nation, starts after the price - skelton fight which is on at roughly 9.30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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