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David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
I think Price will win the rematch.
What do you think?
Repeat or Revenge? Price-Thompson II is on
http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/repe...i-is-on-181982
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David Price will meet Tony Thompson in a rematch at Liverpool’s Echo Arena on Saturday 6th July. Secret negotiations between Price’s promoter Frank Maloney and the Washington DC southpaw have been going on for two weeks. Contracts for the big 12 round international heavyweight return were finally signed late on Tuesday night. When the pair clashed last month, two-time world title challenger Thompson caused a monumental upset stopping the 6ft 8in scouser in the second round.
Maloney said, “There was a rematch clause in the original contract, but it was still far from easy to make it happens. Because it was such a big win for Thompson there was a lot of interest in him from rival promoters, but we got there and he has signed. There were other options for David also, but he and his trainer Franny Smith were adamant they wanted Thompson again.
“There have been a lot of nasty things said about David since the first Thompson bout, but this proves his fighting heart. Not many fighters have begged me to jump straight back in with someone who has beaten them. The fans in Liverpool have been magnificent to David over the last 12 months and I am sure they will respond and get behind the fight.”
British and Commonwealth champion Price’s loss against Thompson is his only setback in 16 professional battles. And a win will put him firmly back in the world title picture. Maloney will announce a top class undercard in the coming weeks along with details of a Liverpool press conference.
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
Depends if he gets hit or not. No chin and now probably gunshy to boot.
Its not like he learned anything new in their fight. He got stopped in the second so he didnt even get any learning rounds.
Another genius move by Maloney.
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
I expect Thompson to give him more falling down lessons
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
Price is dumber then I thought. I hope Thompson puts him to sleep faster this time around.
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
With all the talk of stepping back up to world title contention after his last win, Thompson is back in the UK for another payday then.
I thought he'd generally be looking for something better than a rematch, but I guess that's where the money is at this stage in his career.
For Price, it makes sense as he was showing he could outbox Thompson until he went out like a light. I expect an almost Audley-like avoidance of punches in the rematch, and I wonder how that's going to affect his ability and desire to deliver the real power punches.
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
Good for David. Dusting himself off and getting back on the horse. If it happens again he might want to examine his career choice.
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
I'll be in the minority and say that Price has nowhere to go but up. Thompson might be emboldened by his previous KO victory, but he's just a twice-beaten-by-Wlad retread. For the division's sake, I hope Price wins.
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
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Originally Posted by
TitoFan
I'll be in the minority and say that Price has nowhere to go but up. Thompson might be emboldened by his previous KO victory, but he's just a twice-beaten-by-Wlad retread. For the division's sake, I hope Price wins.
Price reminds me of Wlad before he learned how to clinch effectively.
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
Know what, good for Price. He could of course run back to the confines and comfort of fall guys and knocking over stunt men but really what would that prove? In this day and age its good to see a guy cut to the chase and try to right the ship. Thompson should have stuck to his guns and not followed him back home but money talks.
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
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Originally Posted by
Spicoli
Know what, good for Price. He could of course run back to the confines and comfort of fall guys and knocking over stunt men but really what would that prove? In this day and age its good to see a guy cut to the chase and try to right the ship. Thompson should have stuck to his guns and not followed him back home but money talks.
Yes kudos to Price. It seems like it was a fluke punch he was caught with so why not get right back in there and avenge the loss ? It was good enough for Lennox Lewis against Rahman so its good enough for Price as well.
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
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Originally Posted by
IamInuit
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Originally Posted by
TitoFan
I'll be in the minority and say that Price has nowhere to go but up. Thompson might be emboldened by his previous KO victory, but he's just a twice-beaten-by-Wlad retread. For the division's sake, I hope Price wins.
Price reminds me of Wlad before he learned how to clinch effectively.
Maybe in skin color. But not as fighter. Price ability to take a punch is worse than Wlad. Look at there amateur careers. To my knowledge Wlad hardly went down. Price was like a fucking whore. He was always going down
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
It wasn't that Thompson is here for a payday as said above, there was a rematch clause in the first contract.
This is a good choice for Price.
Every says "no chin" but remember what actually happened, it was a freak punch that bust his eardrum.
He he never took a shot on the chin and never got beaten down.
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
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Originally Posted by
Vendettos
It wasn't that Thompson is here for a payday as said above, there was a rematch clause in the first contract.
This is a good choice for Price.
Every says "no chin" but remember what actually happened, it was a freak punch that bust his eardrum.
He he never took a shot on the chin and never got beaten down.
Doesn't matter where he gets hit. He just has poor punch resistance. There's just no way around that.
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
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Originally Posted by
Violent Demise
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Originally Posted by
Vendettos
It wasn't that Thompson is here for a payday as said above, there was a rematch clause in the first contract.
This is a good choice for Price.
Every says "no chin" but remember what actually happened, it was a freak punch that bust his eardrum.
He he never took a shot on the chin and never got beaten down.
Doesn't matter where he gets hit. He just has poor punch resistance. There's just no way around that.
Maybe but, he can work on defenses.
I don't personally think it was poor punch resistance. Just a weird punch, I'll judge when he gets Hilton the chin solid.
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
He needs to learn how to fight!
He lnows how to punch but he needs to be dragged in to a fight. He needs some tough old journey men that cant punch.
Thompson was challenging Wlad last year, thats not the level he should have been thrown in against after facing the likes of Sexton, Harrison and Skelton.
He hasnt learnt anything about how to come back from adversity during a fight. He got caught, went down and couldnt do anything about it.
His punch resistance will let gim down again. I thought the shape Thompson came in was disgusting and he had no desire to put a fight up, just collect some money. Even then he still managed to connect. If he omes in in shape next time after this mini career revival then Prices career is all but over against a 40 something who wasnt good enough to win a title.
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
it will be a totally different fight this time
last time he had no respect, just walked forward and expected to knock him out
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
Well done both fighters - Thompson must be getting a decent payday and Price a short one to get swift redemption. Long way back for Price if he loses again though
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
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Originally Posted by
erics44
it will be a totally different fight this time
last time he had no respect, just walked forward and expected to knock him out
I see Price tiptoeing forward this time round.
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
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Originally Posted by
Vendettos
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Originally Posted by
erics44
it will be a totally different fight this time
last time he had no respect, just walked forward and expected to knock him out
I see Price tiptoeing forward this time round.
:) me too
i still think it could go either way, has price ever been in any kind of fight past four or five rounds?
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
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Originally Posted by
erics44
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Originally Posted by
Vendettos
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Originally Posted by
erics44
it will be a totally different fight this time
last time he had no respect, just walked forward and expected to knock him out
I see Price tiptoeing forward this time round.
:) me too
i still think it could go either way, has price ever been in any kind of fight past four or five rounds?
Think 5 was his longest. Thompson has went longer in his losses lol.
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
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Originally Posted by
Spicoli
Know what, good for Price. He could of course run back to the confines and comfort of fall guys and knocking over stunt men but really what would that prove? In this day and age its good to see a guy cut to the chase and try to right the ship.
Exactly what I said... with different words.
Yeah... good for Price.
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
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Originally Posted by
Freedom
I think Price will win the rematch.
What do you think?
Repeat or Revenge? Price-Thompson II is on
Repeat or Revenge? Price-Thompson II is on
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David Price will meet Tony Thompson in a rematch at Liverpool’s Echo Arena on Saturday 6th July. Secret negotiations between Price’s promoter Frank Maloney and the Washington DC southpaw have been going on for two weeks. Contracts for the big 12 round international heavyweight return were finally signed late on Tuesday night. When the pair clashed last month, two-time world title challenger Thompson caused a monumental upset stopping the 6ft 8in scouser in the second round.
Maloney said, “There was a rematch clause in the original contract, but it was still far from easy to make it happens. Because it was such a big win for Thompson there was a lot of interest in him from rival promoters, but we got there and he has signed. There were other options for David also, but he and his trainer Franny Smith were adamant they wanted Thompson again.
“There have been a lot of nasty things said about David since the first Thompson bout, but this proves his fighting heart. Not many fighters have begged me to jump straight back in with someone who has beaten them. The fans in Liverpool have been magnificent to David over the last 12 months and I am sure they will respond and get behind the fight.”
British and Commonwealth champion Price’s loss against Thompson is his only setback in 16 professional battles. And a win will put him firmly back in the world title picture. Maloney will announce a top class undercard in the coming weeks along with details of a Liverpool press conference.
If I were Thompson, i'd concentrate all my big shots on Price's glass ear. :rolleyes:
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
i have 13 minutes to kill before i can leave work so im gonna reply to this thread
would price be in any worse a position if he lost again to if he lost to someone else or beat someone rubbish?
would price be in any better position if he beat someone else (on a similar level) to if he beat thompson?
we i hope you understood my questions, i dont really and im leaving now in 12 minutes
bye x
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
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Originally Posted by
TitoFan
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Originally Posted by
Spicoli
Know what, good for Price. He could of course run back to the confines and comfort of fall guys and knocking over stunt men but really what would that prove? In this day and age its good to see a guy cut to the chase and try to right the ship.
Exactly what I said... with different words.
Yeah... good for Price.
Thompson doesn't strike me as a guy who would go in thinking "all I have to do is hit him" and press the attack. It'll be Prices pace to set and Tony isn't that far removed from knowing his roll and that his last win might have been the very last hoorah.
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
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Originally Posted by
erics44
i have 13 minutes to kill before i can leave work so im gonna reply to this thread
would price be in any worse a position if he lost again to if he lost to someone else or beat someone rubbish?
would price be in any better position if he beat someone else (on a similar level) to if he beat thompson?
we i hope you understood my questions, i dont really and im leaving now in 12 minutes
bye x
If you were Frank Maloney and you had invested tens of thousands in to David Price then you would choose a less risky fight. The last thing he wants to do is hear the bell ring for the rematch and see Price freeze.
If he looses the rematch, not only has it been confirmed that he is stopped easy but it will also show he hasnt and cant learn anything.
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
This is the right thing for Price, quick and immediate rematch as it was a freak shot. No point lingering on about it and fighting other poor fighters when deep inside Price wants to avenge Thompson.
Frank Bruno should have done the same thing when he lost to Bonecrusher, it may have changed his whole career. :)
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
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Originally Posted by
Master
This is the right thing for Price, quick and immediate rematch as it was a freak shot. No point lingering on about it and fighting other poor fighters when deep inside Price wants to avenge Thompson.
Frank Bruno should have done the same thing when he lost to Bonecrusher, it may have changed his whole career. :)
Yep he might have imediately been beaten again and never hung around for that title;)
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
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Originally Posted by
erics44
it will be a totally different fight this time
last time he had no respect, just walked forward and expected to knock him out
I agree.
This time he has respect. He'll be walking backwards instead. And he knows he's getting knocked out
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Re: David Price vs. Tony Thompson II at Liverpool's Echo Arena on July 6
Price needs to stay switched on next time and forget all the hype for now. I'm not a huge fan because just haven't seen him in a good fight where he can show us that he is a proper fighter. I expect him to win comfortably and do what he should have done first time round.
I just hope Thompson comes in fit and motivated which i'm sure he will because he feels he was disrespected first time.
I'm happy to criticise Price for a poor performance last time, he didn't show good punch resistance but after thinking about it, it could be not just that he doesn't take a punch well, I think complacency and not being mentally prepared to take much punishment caused him to not handle the punch when it did land. He can make amends though.
Massive respect to Price for chasing the rematch and getting it, that has made me more of a fan. Would have been better for Thompson to make him go to America for it but then they wouldn't be getting paid well for it so that's fair enough that it's in the UK. No one can knock Price for taking the rematch, it shows bottle what ever the outcome is. I will never forgive Khan for not wanting a rematch with Prescott, that's why I will never be a Khan fan and watch him fight hoping he gets spanked like a ginger stepkid. ;D
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Fenster
Well done both fighters - Thompson must be getting a decent payday and Price a short one to get swift redemption. Long way back for Price if he loses again though
Agreed. His career is on the line, if this fight goes the way the first one--a KO in any round--Price will never be taken seriously again.
Good luck to both. A huge fight for Price, but not a huge fight as fights go. Still, everyone will be watching.
