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Price looking for rematch.
Now I haven't been very active this week as I have been pretty gutted about the Price loss.
I take my boxing hugely serious and I have no problem admitting that I was proper devastated. I literally tightened up like I was going to cry. All my hopes of heavyweight boxing it he UK rest on him so it was a huge blow, the thought I may have to wait another 163572years for a decent heavyweight.
So this refreshes me.
BBC Sport - David Price wants rematch after shock defeat by Tony Thompson
Thompson knows he wants it.
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Re: Price looking for rematch.
Thats good news, hopefully it wont be to long before Thompson agrees to a rematch. I think it could be good, for the contest to take place on American Soil. With out going away and finding out. I'd imagine the American crowds are a lot bigger. And less conservative. Which will hopefully give Price even more inspiration.
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With respect British boxing crowds are anything but conservative. While silly things like booing the opponents national anthem can end up shooting yourself in the foot by inspiring the opponent,(Thompson) they are indicative of an atmosphere where most of the crowd see themselves as going to war alongside the boxer and are therefore vociferous in their support.
A trip to the USA would be good for Price though in terms of exposure and learning to operate outside of his comfort zone.
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Re: Price looking for rematch.
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Originally Posted by
Vendettos
Now I haven't been very active this week as I have been pretty gutted about the Price loss.
I take my boxing hugely serious and I have no problem admitting that I was proper devastated. I literally tightened up like I was going to cry. All my hopes of heavyweight boxing it he UK rest on him so it was a huge blow, the thought I may have to wait another 163572years for a decent heavyweight.
So this refreshes me.
BBC Sport - David Price wants rematch after shock defeat by Tony Thompson
Thompson knows he wants it.
how is that fight worthy of a rematch? A weird right hook knocked Price out of his kilter, rolling like a tortoise on the canvass, then curling up like a fetus.
If I were Thompson no way do I give a rematch. That was a sweet win for Thompason and he should ply his luck and move on to another fight, inching his way into things maybe at his age. That is too big a risk for thompason.
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Re: Price looking for rematch.
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Greenbeanz
With respect British boxing crowds are anything but conservative. While silly things like booing the opponents national anthem can end up shooting yourself in the foot by inspiring the opponent,(Thompson) they are indicative of an atmosphere where most of the crowd see themselves as going to war alongside the boxer and are therefore vociferous in their support.
A trip to the USA would be good for Price though in terms of exposure and learning to operate outside of his comfort zone.
Yeah I agree, I wasn't saying the Bristish crowds are conservative. Merely that Americans tend to be more rip roaring. Having said that, off in a totally different tangent. If you go to a boxing, wrestling, or music concert down here. The crowds are pretty conservative. Goto London and they are the complete opposite. So comes down to region I think in the country aswell. I think the exposure would definatly be good for him, and the extra pressure as you say, taking him out of his comfort zone. The extra exposure will make him known better in the USA. Even if it divides opinion on him.
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i think price will win the rematch, i think he got too big for his boots, thought as soon as he landed it would be over
you have to have respect for your opponents power and fight with a bit of fear especially at HW and he will definately do that next time
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I don't see that the rematch is out of the question, I mean Price was doing much of the work before he got clipped with that shot. I think he just neglected his defence, and in a rematch would win by being more active and making sure he keeps his chin down and keeps a tight guard. I think Thompson may try for a bigger opponent rather than opting for the rematch though.
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A rematch doesn't currently make sense.
There was no title on the line and Thompson would now demand much more money which means Price takes much less. It wont be easy to immediately re-sell and Thompson has zero following in America, he's an undercard fighter, the fight wasn't even shown on TV, so it defintely isn't going over there. And should Price lose again he's finished.
The only way they'll rematch is - Price wins a couple of comeback fights and Thompson beats Tyson Fury (a fight that does make sense). Then it will be much bigger than the first (which wasn't a big deal).
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Re: Price looking for rematch.
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Fenster
A rematch doesn't currently make sense.
There was no title on the line and Thompson would now demand much more money which means Price takes much less. It wont be easy to immediately re-sell and Thompson has zero following in America, he's an undercard fighter, the fight wasn't even shown on TV, so it defintely isn't going over there. And should Price lose again he's finished.
The only way they'll rematch is - Price wins a couple of comeback fights and Thompson beats Tyson Fury (a fight that does make sense). Then it will be much bigger than the first (which wasn't a big deal).
Price has made it almost impossible for Thompson to say no though mate.
He said in that interview, he'd fight in the USA, he'd give up a lot of purse money and Thompson just Ko'd him side 2.
Thompson might make price retire when he bites his hand off for this deal.
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He needs more seasoning. The man is being rushed to quickly and it showed against the out of shape veteran. He should fight at least once or twice a month until next year before stepping up again.
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Are we all missing the fact that Thompson said he does not want a re-match.
Be a step down in his ambitions for a title.
Would only consider a re-match for big money stateside.
How much money is big money.
If he gets better offers with more established fighters will he even consider a re-match even for big money.
Mistake to throw Price in a re-match after his first professional loss, needs one or two matches before he should even consider it.
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Re: Price looking for rematch.
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Originally Posted by
Vendettos
Now I haven't been very active this week as I have been pretty gutted about the Price loss.
I take my boxing hugely serious and I have no problem admitting that
I was proper devastated. I literally tightened up like I was going to cry. All my hopes of heavyweight boxing it he UK rest on him so it was a huge blow, the thought I may have to wait another 163572years for a decent heavyweight.
So this refreshes me.
BBC Sport - David Price wants rematch after shock defeat by Tony Thompson
Thompson knows he wants it.
Wipe your eyes and go and sit on uncle Furys knee, he will make you feel better;D
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Thompson is older and will probably fancy a shot at Vitali or something (since Wlad dispatched him TWICE)...I think his best bet would be to fight Fury. That would get him big money and give him another chance to upset the apple cart.
Price got KO'd with 1 punch....that's rough man. He'll not do his career well to rush back into the ring vs the same man that stopped him last time...take a few fights to fix your problems David, you've got time. It shows guts to want the immediate rematch, but a lack of brains
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Price should carry on learning and not bend over just to fight Thompson. Price still has a lot to learn.
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ross
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Originally Posted by
Vendettos
Now I haven't been very active this week as I have been pretty gutted about the Price loss.
I take my boxing hugely serious and I have no problem admitting that
I was proper devastated. I literally tightened up like I was going to cry. All my hopes of heavyweight boxing it he UK rest on him so it was a huge blow, the thought I may have to wait another 163572years for a decent heavyweight.
So this refreshes me.
BBC Sport - David Price wants rematch after shock defeat by Tony Thompson
Thompson knows he wants it.
Wipe your eyes and go and sit on uncle Furys knee, he will make you feel better;D
Fury? Who? Aww right the pikey.
I don't even consider him alive, let alone a boxer.
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Fury is the real deal, wait and see. ;)
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Vendettos
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Fenster
A rematch doesn't currently make sense.
There was no title on the line and Thompson would now demand much more money which means Price takes much less. It wont be easy to immediately re-sell and Thompson has zero following in America, he's an undercard fighter, the fight wasn't even shown on TV, so it defintely isn't going over there. And should Price lose again he's finished.
The only way they'll rematch is - Price wins a couple of comeback fights and Thompson beats Tyson Fury (a fight that does make sense). Then it will be much bigger than the first (which wasn't a big deal).
Price has made it almost impossible for Thompson to say no though mate.
He said in that interview, he'd fight in the USA, he'd give up a lot of purse money and Thompson just Ko'd him side 2.
Thompson might make price retire when he bites his hand off for this deal.
Say no to what? Thompson doesn't have a promoter, a TV deal or a fanbase. Why would anyone promote the fight in America? They are both complete and utter nobodies. There's no money in that.
Price saying he wants a rematch is par for the course.
Thompson was on $40,000 and now wants $140,000 for the rematch. Price said - "If it meant me taking a little bit less money then it is something we could look at"
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I want to see the rematch, I don't know if Thompson can do it again, for sure.
If the rematch turned out the same, it would be the end for Price in my opinion. He could fight on but his confidence would be gone, and so would everyone else's.
Thompson will demand more money and above all more respect. The more I think about it, the more I want to see it.
The rematch is a big gamble for Price, the man has a set for sure and plenty of confidence. Good luck to both if the fight happens.
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Master
Fury is the real deal, wait and see. ;)
....and Price would more than likely spark him, so what's that tell you?
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El Kabong
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Master
Fury is the real deal, wait and see. ;)
....and Price would more than likely spark him, so what's that tell you?
Your going to have to start disagreeing with me again because Fury has settled in to a competent experienced pro and is getting more and more polished with each fight whereas Price has regressed.
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ross
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El Kabong
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Originally Posted by
Master
Fury is the real deal, wait and see. ;)
....and Price would more than likely spark him, so what's that tell you?
Your going to have to start disagreeing with me again because Fury has settled in to a competent experienced pro and is getting more and more polished with each fight whereas Price has regressed.
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El Kabong
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Master
Fury is the real deal, wait and see. ;)
....and Price would more than likely spark him, so what's that tell you?
No offense, but price cant even spark johnson.
Audley vs price 2 is what we all want to see..
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You mean Kevin Johnson the guy that also went the distance with one of the greatest heavyweight power punchers in the history of the sport?
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Good for Price. I hope he gets it. I think he looked past Thompson to the pot of gold and got caught. I think its the best way. Don't take two steps back by fighting a couple of no hopers. That wont prepare him for squat.
Fury should not even enter the picture. He's got a date with Cunningham.
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Unless he's offered big money, I can't see Thompson taking the rematch anytime soon. It would be good to see it because Price has come badly unstuck and now looks a long way from being a serious contender and there are questions that need to be answered.
Price needs a credible opponent in his next fight no matter what. The can't just throw him in with another journeyman.
I personally can't see any fighter who gets knocked senseless by a shot like that right hand getting anywhere near a world title. He should take a shot at a decent European fighter and then go after a massive pay day against Fury because that's about as much as I see Price getting out of his career.
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El Kabong
You mean Kevin Johnson the guy that also went the distance with one of the greatest heavyweight power punchers in the history of the sport?
Sorry, i meant thompson.
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tysonesque
Unless he's offered big money, I can't see Thompson taking the rematch anytime soon. It would be good to see it because Price has come badly unstuck and now looks a long way from being a serious contender and there are questions that need to be answered.
Price needs a credible opponent in his next fight no matter what. The can't just throw him in with another journeyman.
I personally can't see any fighter who gets knocked senseless by a shot like that right hand getting anywhere near a world title. He should take a shot at a decent European fighter and then go after a massive pay day against Fury because that's about as much as I see Price getting out of his career.
Nonsense. Plenty of now all time greats have been laid out cold early in their career including the present champ.
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IamInuit
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tysonesque
Unless he's offered big money, I can't see Thompson taking the rematch anytime soon. It would be good to see it because Price has come badly unstuck and now looks a long way from being a serious contender and there are questions that need to be answered.
Price needs a credible opponent in his next fight no matter what. The can't just throw him in with another journeyman.
I personally can't see any fighter who gets knocked senseless by a shot like that right hand getting anywhere near a world title. He should take a shot at a decent European fighter and then go after a massive pay day against Fury because that's about as much as I see Price getting out of his career.
Nonsense. Plenty of now all time greats have been laid out cold early in their career including the present champ.
Not from a shot like that they haven't.
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tysonesque
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IamInuit
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tysonesque
Unless he's offered big money, I can't see Thompson taking the rematch anytime soon. It would be good to see it because Price has come badly unstuck and now looks a long way from being a serious contender and there are questions that need to be answered.
Price needs a credible opponent in his next fight no matter what. The can't just throw him in with another journeyman.
I personally can't see any fighter who gets knocked senseless by a shot like that right hand getting anywhere near a world title. He should take a shot at a decent European fighter and then go after a massive pay day against Fury because that's about as much as I see Price getting out of his career.
Nonsense. Plenty of now all time greats have been laid out cold early in their career including the present champ.
Not from a shot like that they haven't.
It perforated his ear drum. But I suppose his inner ear is also made of glass. Fact of the matter is that area is probably responsible for just as many stoppages as shots to the chin.
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IamInuit
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tysonesque
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IamInuit
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tysonesque
Unless he's offered big money, I can't see Thompson taking the rematch anytime soon. It would be good to see it because Price has come badly unstuck and now looks a long way from being a serious contender and there are questions that need to be answered.
Price needs a credible opponent in his next fight no matter what. The can't just throw him in with another journeyman.
I personally can't see any fighter who gets knocked senseless by a shot like that right hand getting anywhere near a world title. He should take a shot at a decent European fighter and then go after a massive pay day against Fury because that's about as much as I see Price getting out of his career.
Nonsense. Plenty of now all time greats have been laid out cold early in their career including the present champ.
Not from a shot like that they haven't.
It perforated his ear drum. But I suppose his inner ear is also made of glass. Fact of the matter is that area is probably responsible for just as many stoppages as shots to the chin.
It wasn't a hard shot and Thompson is not a puncher. Price's punch resistance was already questionable from his time in the amateurs and he's just been flattened in two rounds by a shot that probably wouldn't have even wobbled most heavyweights, let alone perforated their ear drum and had them all over the place.
Anyone who can't take a shot like that is not going to be winning world titles. Regardless of that, Price still fights like an amateur and looks like a robot in there. The Thompson fight was the first time Price has faced any kind of serious challenge and he failed it miserably.
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tysonesque
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IamInuit
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tysonesque
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Originally Posted by
IamInuit
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Originally Posted by
tysonesque
Unless he's offered big money, I can't see Thompson taking the rematch anytime soon. It would be good to see it because Price has come badly unstuck and now looks a long way from being a serious contender and there are questions that need to be answered.
Price needs a credible opponent in his next fight no matter what. The can't just throw him in with another journeyman.
I personally can't see any fighter who gets knocked senseless by a shot like that right hand getting anywhere near a world title. He should take a shot at a decent European fighter and then go after a massive pay day against Fury because that's about as much as I see Price getting out of his career.
Nonsense. Plenty of now all time greats have been laid out cold early in their career including the present champ.
Not from a shot like that they haven't.
It perforated his ear drum. But I suppose his inner ear is also made of glass. Fact of the matter is that area is probably responsible for just as many stoppages as shots to the chin.
It wasn't a hard shot and Thompson is not a puncher. Price's punch resistance was already questionable from his time in the amateurs and he's just been flattened in two rounds by a shot that probably wouldn't have even wobbled most heavyweights, let alone perforated their ear drum and had them all over the place.
Anyone who can't take a shot like that is not going to be winning world titles. Regardless of that, Price still fights like an amateur and looks like a robot in there. The Thompson fight was the first time Price has faced any kind of serious challenge and he failed it miserably.
It does not have to be brutally hard like a highlight reel shot to do the trick in that area especially when the guy weighed over 260. Cup your hand over your ear. That entire area can take the entire body out. As far as failing miserably that's a matter of opinion and not fact. As already stated many others including all time greats have been counted out and not simply waved off early in their career's regardless of how hard that punch is viewed. And again many of those kinds of shots dropped Wlad.
Look I'm not even a fan of the guy but I think many people including his own countrymen are being far to hard on him given all the circumstances. I'm guessing that many who write off the punch have never boxed without headgear and 1 pound gloves and I'm not pointing fingers at anyone because the same notion about the punch exists on every forum that I am aware of.
Philosophically this is why these freakin "0"'s are coveted so much is this bastardized interpretation of risk and reward world we live in. The moment you lose the thing and heaven forbid by any kind of stoppage regardless of the facts, you are thrown under the bus. David Price could just as easily become a better fighter because of this loss and go on to great success. Especially in this piss ant division. Armstrong lost 3 of his first 4 fights one of which put him right to sleep and several fights later to guy who was like 40 and 20. Point is this is not the end of the world by any means and in fact could be the measure of the man.
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Re: Price looking for rematch.
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Vendettos
Now I haven't been very active this week as I have been pretty gutted about the Price loss.
I take my boxing hugely serious and I have no problem admitting that I was proper devastated. I literally tightened up like I was going to cry. All my hopes of heavyweight boxing it he UK rest on him so it was a huge blow, the thought I may have to wait another 163572years for a decent heavyweight.
So this refreshes me.
BBC Sport - David Price wants rematch after shock defeat by Tony Thompson
Thompson knows he wants it.
Im not sure how hard you will take Haye losing to Fury but there are people there for you.
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ross
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Vendettos
Now I haven't been very active this week as I have been pretty gutted about the Price loss.
I take my boxing hugely serious and I have no problem admitting that I was proper devastated. I literally tightened up like I was going to cry. All my hopes of heavyweight boxing it he UK rest on him so it was a huge blow, the thought I may have to wait another 163572years for a decent heavyweight.
So this refreshes me.
BBC Sport - David Price wants rematch after shock defeat by Tony Thompson
Thompson knows he wants it.
Im not sure how hard you will take Haye losing to Fury but there are people there for you.
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Is weird being followed about a website by a little French boy who quite clearly loves me.
It's flattering.
Just worry about what your signatures gonnabe after you lose :D
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Re: Price looking for rematch.
Stop! Before you tense up and cry in to your haggis;D
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Why would anyone want to see another Price vs Thompson fight? What is the point? if either of those two fights had been close I could understand another fight, but both fights were over quickly and won by Thompson.
I think Price is done, he doesn't have the patience to back up and start again and can't get his mind around the fact that he doesn't have the skills to be Thompson at this time. All things are possible, so Price might beat Thompson this time but I won't be watching because I just can't generate the interest.
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ross
Stop! Before you tense up and cry in to your haggis;D
That's sweet.
Talking about emotional crying, this coming from a Frenchman.
Stop before you choke on your frog legs.
