Thread: Andrew 'Freddy' Flintoff...

Is turning into a pro boxer?? Story is in sky sports, on my phone so can't post the link but will do later. Can't believe this really, he was a fantastic cricket player but never in a millions years would I have thought old freddy Flintoff would have got the gloves on....wonder how he gets on. Apparently Barry McGuigan is training him?? And he's making his pro debut in November in Manchester.

Originally Posted by Tam Seddon

Is turning into a pro boxer?? Story is in sky sports, on my phone so can't post the link but will do later. Can't believe this really, he was a fantastic cricket player but never in a millions years would I have thought old freddy Flintoff would have got the gloves on....wonder how he gets on. Apparently Barry McGuigan is training him?? And he's making his pro debut in November in Manchester.

Me, being from the USA, have no idea who you are talking about, but I am interested in anyone who switches careers. It takes more courage than most of us have, especially if you've had a successful first career. You said, "never in a million years", is that because he had a great career playing cricket, or he may be a little old to start boxing, or maybe you just can't picture him as a boxer? With Barry McGuigan in his corner, I'm thinking he's off to a good start! Keep us posted, it's the kind I like.

Didnt he reire from Cricket because of an injury?

Originally Posted by beenKOed

Originally Posted by Tam Seddon

Is turning into a pro boxer?? Story is in sky sports, on my phone so can't post the link but will do later. Can't believe this really, he was a fantastic cricket player but never in a millions years would I have thought old freddy Flintoff would have got the gloves on....wonder how he gets on. Apparently Barry McGuigan is training him?? And he's making his pro debut in November in Manchester.

Me, being from the USA, have no idea who you are talking about, but I am interested in anyone who switches careers. It takes more courage than most of us have, especially if you've had a successful first career. You said, "never in a million years", is that because he had a great career playing cricket, or he may be a little old to start boxing, or maybe you just can't picture him as a boxer? With Barry McGuigan in his corner, I'm thinking he's off to a good start! Keep us posted, it's the kind I like.

Now I think about it, to be honest with you Flintoff was a massive personality in the england team and a great character, he's got a good build and out of any cricketer in this country who would have turned into a pro boxer it could have been him. The reason why i did say never in a millions years would I have thought Flintoff would have turned pro was because of Ross' comment, he was very injury prone and it did limit his career on the pitch.

He was a fantastic all rounder though, outstanding with the bat and ball. Many a time have the England team relied on Flintoff to turn around matches with his performances. I was always sad to see Flintoff leave because he's such a likeable character, he's done a lot of stuff on the television post injury, and I'm pretty sure this is part of that really.

But back to Ross' point if he's fit enough to be a pro boxer , why the hell isn't he trying to get back into the england team?? With Kevin Peterson and Andrew Strauss retiring recentley, I would love Flintoff to get back to full fitness and play cricket again. He would fit into any side when fully fit.

Boxing switch for Flintoff | Sky Sports

yeah its going to be on TV, this will be a one off I reckon.

I like Flintoff but for purposes of this I hope het gets KTFO.

Will make better viewing.

This will give you a bit more of an idea of Flintoff, watching these videos does make me miss watching him play cricket. He was such a talent!!

Originally Posted by Mark TKO

I like Flintoff but for purposes of this I hope het gets KTFO.

Will make better viewing.

I would be gutted if he got knocked out, because hes such a great guy. Hopefully he fights somebody shit and gets through it with the a win!

I wouldn't begrudge anyone having a go at anything. What I would do though is prefer that young emerging talent in boxing who have made it their lives and are giving it their all get some column inches rather than half arsed tv shows "Giving Something A Go" where someone from another sport "Dangles" their foot in.

If he wasn't fit to continue playing Cricket, then no way in hell he's at all fit to train and fight as a boxer. I've been wrong about things before though. Maybe he's out of cash.

Originally Posted by TheMacMagician

I wouldn't begrudge anyone having a go at anything. What I would do though is prefer that young emerging talent in boxing who have made it their lives and are giving it their all get some column inches rather than half arsed tv shows "Giving Something A Go" where someone from another sport "Dangles" their foot in.

If he wasn't fit to continue playing Cricket, then no way in hell he's at all fit to train and fight as a boxer. I've been wrong about things before though. Maybe he's out of cash.

No I doubt it will be a cash thing, he will have no doubt earned enough to live comfortably. I just think hes up for a challenge in life and would get involved in anything. I reckon it will be a one off with it being a TV programme, but we will see wont we.

Originally Posted by TheMacMagician

I wouldn't begrudge anyone having a go at anything. What I would do though is prefer that young emerging talent in boxing who have made it their lives and are giving it their all get some column inches rather than half arsed tv shows "Giving Something A Go" where someone from another sport "Dangles" their foot in.

If he wasn't fit to continue playing Cricket, then no way in hell he's at all fit to train and fight as a boxer. I've been wrong about things before though. Maybe he's out of cash.

thats why I want hom to get KTFO to show how hard it is and not to be taken lightly.

I remember James Cracknell getting absolutely sparked a few years back in a charity bout. Should have been given more publicity that one. Scary

I agree with Mark. It would be better to see Flintoff get beaten up.

I love boxing too, but I wouldn't try to get into it at my ripe age of 32 and likewise everyone here would be hoping I get flattened.

Flintoff too.

Originally Posted by Mark TKO

Originally Posted by TheMacMagician

I wouldn't begrudge anyone having a go at anything. What I would do though is prefer that young emerging talent in boxing who have made it their lives and are giving it their all get some column inches rather than half arsed tv shows "Giving Something A Go" where someone from another sport "Dangles" their foot in.

If he wasn't fit to continue playing Cricket, then no way in hell he's at all fit to train and fight as a boxer. I've been wrong about things before though. Maybe he's out of cash.

thats why I want hom to get KTFO to show how hard it is and not to be taken lightly.

I remember James Cracknell getting absolutely sparked a few years back in a charity bout. Should have been given more publicity that one. Scary

I didnt l ow about this but just found it on youtube.

That was a hell of a ko!

Amateur hour though, what the fuck did the ref think he was doing lifting his head up! Also, no medical personell in there either, just a couple of inept trainers lifting him up to his feet while he still cant even stand and plonking him on a stoll in the centre of the ring to be laughed at! What a joke

YouTube - Cracknell ko'd

He will still have to get his boxing licence etc
Freddy should stick to the game shows
He will get ko'd no doubt

I see it being more a celeb boxing match than him facing a pro boxer.

If he does face a real pro the opponent will probably be paid to made him look good. There is no way that someone whos never boxed before can get ready to fight a pro in only a couple of months!

If it is genuine and a genuine journeyman pro, I think Fred Flintstone gets embarrassed.