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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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
Didnt he reire from Cricket because of an injury?
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by beenKOedMe, 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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
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.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsdo-lOZ5m8
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!!
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!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark TKO
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. ;D
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheMacMagician
thats why I want hom to get KTFO to show how hard it is and not to be taken lightly.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheMacMagician
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.
I didnt l ow about this but just found it on youtube.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark TKOthats why I want hom to get KTFO to show how hard it is and not to be taken lightly.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheMacMagician
I remember James Cracknell getting absolutely sparked a few years back in a charity bout. Should have been given more publicity that one. Scary
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:rolleyes:
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.
read a fair bit on this today. I know he was a good cricket player but the levels of fitness needed are not anything like they are for boxing.
Being a successful sportsman already he will benefit from the mentality a successful sportsman needs and can have the mindset to dedicate himself to boxing but please don't anyone say that his fitness for cricket would help him box. As soon as games/tests what ever they are called were finished it was off to the pub/holiday etc and lets not forget he was known as a bit of a party boy back when he was active. I'm sure he hasn't let his retirement and supermarket advert career interrupt his drinking.
I have heard the MEN is booked for around the same time and Hatton could be making his comeback in the show. It's starting to sound a lot like a big exhibition/charity show. Perhaps it's all to build publicity for Hattons comeback???
If Flintoff does turn pro then best of luck to him, perhaps it's a one off so he can say he did it.
I think Flintoff fighting is good for boxing, provided nothing disastrous happens he will bring in non-boxing fans who will appreciate the sport a little bit better. He does have dodgy knees and I think this is more about doing a documentary and continuing being famous/limelight than anything else.
Is November 30th the night Hatton is meant to be fighting at the MEN?
Andrew Flintoff's Pro Debut is Met With Mixed Emotions - Boxing News
Theres also a video from McGuigan on skysports explaining that he chose this himself and hes lost over 27lbs in weight for this. They are working on technique, but McGuigan's son is doing the strength and conditioning for him. McGuigan also said that he wants to have a number of professional fights, so it isnt just a one off.
I don't like his chances at his age, but stranger things have happened in sport. I'm not sure what is more dangerous, avoiding a left hook flush on the jaw or ducking a cricket ball aimed at your head at close to 100mph? At least in cricket you have a helmet.
Flintoff has guts i'll give him that. Good luck to him.
It's a JOKE .
Life's a joke! You live, you die with this question constantly in the back of your mind, "What's it all about, Alfie?". Just kidding, my guestion always went like this, "What the fuck is goin on!?". Who knows, maybe Freddy has been a fight fan his whole life and he's decided to see if he has what it takes. I hope he finds the answer he's looking for! Good luck!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dia bando
I wouldn't have though he was a heavyweight but I just checked and he's 6'4 that's a decent sized heavyweight.
does anyone know if he has any amateur experience? bloke at work was saying that he boxed as an amateur but stopped once his cricket career took off.
this bloke knows everything about everything so can anyone on here confirm?
No he hasn't.Quote:
Originally Posted by armyash
Freddie Flintoff to train as a boxer | Mail OnlineQuote:
Originally Posted by armyash
This article tells you several times he has no experience.
Cheers mateQuote:
Originally Posted by mattboxingfanFreddie Flintoff to train as a boxer | Mail OnlineQuote:
Originally Posted by armyash
This article tells you several times he has no experience.
I thought if someone wanted to turn pro in the Uk they had to have boxed amateur first even if it's 2 fights or something.
Ash I find it a bit of a joke, there are guy;s fighting that don't get any press or tv coverage, FlintoffQuote:
Originally Posted by armyashCheers mateQuote:
Originally Posted by mattboxingfanFreddie Flintoff to train as a boxer | Mail OnlineQuote:
Originally Posted by armyash
This article tells you several times he has no experience.
I thought if someone wanted to turn pro in the Uk they had to have boxed amateur first even if it's 2 fights or something.
fights big news. Very much sad state of affairs all hype, he may win with a cricket bat in his hands.
Many pro fighters out there, who really deserve some coverage.
Flintoff V Barton anyone?
From what I know, I think Flintoff has been boxing for years, just not competitively or seriously.
The main problem is the fact he is massive, so will be facing massive guys in return. Big guys can bang much harder, so he needs to be careful he doesn't get caught.