Made up with tonight, a lot of work to be done but it was good to get back in there and get the stoppage! There will be videos and ill post them when I can ! Made up though :)
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Made up with tonight, a lot of work to be done but it was good to get back in there and get the stoppage! There will be videos and ill post them when I can ! Made up though :)
Congratulations
Well done mate. :)
Good man, beat all the DJ's one by one. The world needs fewer DJ's.
Thats awesome dude! Keep on keeping on.
Good job
Why wasn't the match in the prediction contest?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
I fought somebody else tonight cos the dj bottled it, I fought someone who was won 9 drew 4 loss 21...now 22!!! :)
Is this pro boxing tam ?
That @smashup chickened out. Typical. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
Well done you must be on a high!
Congrats
well done man
Nice one mate
Well done. A stoppage win is very impressive.
I tried 'boxing' once. Do you know your opponent often has the cheek to hit you back, and what is worse; it hurts!;)
congratulations
No mate it's like ABA boxing 3x2 min rounds but it's not officially done through the ABA.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dark Lord Al
Cheers everybody , really enjoyed getting in the ring. It's tough work though especially against a big lad, I need to get down in weight. I'm training hard every week though and losing weight everytime I weigh in. I might try and get on another show before Christmas but if not I'll be back in the new year.
On reflection, maybe it was not a big deal. You beat a fighter that came in at late notice. :)
The guy fights a lot, he had 34 fights before me so I'm happy with that for my first fight in long time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Get back training and get that missing DJ. Hunt him down, goad him into a fight, wear a decapitated picture of his head on your T shirt. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonThe guy fights a lot, he had 34 fights before me so I'm happy with that for my first fight in long time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Is this white collar then Tam?
Be carefull!
You culd be fighting anyone. They could have any kind of experience. These shows are dangerous, no medicals, no insurance whatso ever and no evenly matched fghts.
I have no idea why some choose to go down the white collar route rather than legit ABA amateur boxing.
In the ABAE you are insured against injury for up to 2 years after a contest. You are fighting someone your own experience level and weight and everyone looking after you has had a CRB check and is qualified.
Pretty much unlicenced boxing where your safety is not paramount but the number of tickets sold is.
Take a look at the kinds of hidings people are allowed to take in unlicenced shows, Darren Dorrington almost getting killed.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa7Dv40SpT8
The dj ignored every call and Facebook message sent to him and he's never allowed to fight on the show again. He pissed me off though, not saying anything and not having the balls to say why. I'll find out when he's dj'ing and ask him.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterGet back training and get that missing DJ. Hunt him down, goad him into a fight, wear a decapitated picture of his head on your T shirt. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonThe guy fights a lot, he had 34 fights before me so I'm happy with that for my first fight in long time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
If this is white collar they will take whoever wants to fight to fill shows. You are all making them money;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonThe dj ignored every call and Facebook message sent to him and he's never allowed to fight on the show again. He pissed me off though, not saying anything and not having the balls to say why. I'll find out when he's dj'ing and ask him.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterGet back training and get that missing DJ. Hunt him down, goad him into a fight, wear a decapitated picture of his head on your T shirt. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonThe guy fights a lot, he had 34 fights before me so I'm happy with that for my first fight in long time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
I know what you mean and I am aware of this, the annoying thing for me is no gyms where I live actually go through the ABA anymore for one reason or another. My gym is mainly a Thai boxing gym and with me training there since I was young I am loyal to them and I have a good connection with the trainers. It would feel wrong joining another gym and my trust is in their hands when they match me up. I know for a fact they would never put me in with someone who's way above my skill level and they make sure they see my opponent before I get in. I know it's a risk and I do need to be careful.Quote:
Originally Posted by ross
Yes it is white collar but he pissed us around badly so he won't be asked to fight again if he won't turn up. The organiser doesn't want time wasters!Quote:
Originally Posted by rossIf this is white collar they will take whoever wants to fight to fill shows. You are all making them money;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonThe dj ignored every call and Facebook message sent to him and he's never allowed to fight on the show again. He pissed me off though, not saying anything and not having the balls to say why. I'll find out when he's dj'ing and ask him.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterGet back training and get that missing DJ. Hunt him down, goad him into a fight, wear a decapitated picture of his head on your T shirt. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonThe guy fights a lot, he had 34 fights before me so I'm happy with that for my first fight in long time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonI know what you mean and I am aware of this, the annoying thing for me is no gyms where I live actually go through the ABA anymore for one reason or another. My gym is mainly a Thai boxing gym and with me training there since I was young I am loyal to them and I have a good connection with the trainers. It would feel wrong joining another gym and my trust is in their hands when they match me up. I know for a fact they would never put me in with someone who's way above my skill level and they make sure they see my opponent before I get in. I know it's a risk and I do need to be careful.Quote:
Originally Posted by ross
Fair play to you but dont be fooled, your trainers will be getting something out of it cash wise.
You see alot of these shows advertising that the show is covered by insurance. They can only get public liability for the audience. The only combat sport in England that the participants can get insured while competing is amateur boxing and pro boxing I may be wrong and some of the martial arts may have insurance for competitions but never for MMA, co batants have to sign a waiver) and thats because the ABA cover themselves. No insurance companies. Which is why their rules are so strict on the boxers competing in anything else. They dont want to cover you for injuries sustained somewhere else that isnt as well regulated. This goes for any fight outside of licenced boxing either through the ABA or the BBBC.
I'll be careful for sure I don't want to be hurt in there. We had headguard and 16oz gloves for the fight and I remember I had 10oz gloves for the ABA fights I had when I was younger. This show was also for the James bulger charity and it was a family event so we were warned that fights would be stopped if it was looking like someone is getting hurt. Out of 13 fights there were two of us who got KO wins, me and another lad from are gym. I knocked him down with a jab right hand and he got up and I finished him again with the same punches. My mate uploaded the video to Facebook, ill get him to send me it and I'll upload to YouTube when I can.Quote:
Originally Posted by rossQuote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonI know what you mean and I am aware of this, the annoying thing for me is no gyms where I live actually go through the ABA anymore for one reason or another. My gym is mainly a Thai boxing gym and with me training there since I was young I am loyal to them and I have a good connection with the trainers. It would feel wrong joining another gym and my trust is in their hands when they match me up. I know for a fact they would never put me in with someone who's way above my skill level and they make sure they see my opponent before I get in. I know it's a risk and I do need to be careful.Quote:
Originally Posted by ross
Fair play to you but dont be fooled, your trainers will be getting something out of it cash wise.
You see alot of these shows advertising that the show is covered by insurance. They can only get public liability for the audience. The only combat sport in England that the participants can get insured while competing is amateur boxing and thats because the ABA cover themselves. No insurance companies. Which is why their rules are so strict on the boxers competing in anything else. They dont want to cover you for injuries sustained somewhere else that isnt as well regulated. This goes for any fight outside of licenced boxing either through the ABA or the BBBC.
Well done. Stoppages are hard to get with 16 oz gloves and headgear. Did you feint him to set up the 1-2?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonI'll be careful for sure I don't want to be hurt in there. We had headguard and 16oz gloves for the fight and I remember I had 10oz gloves for the ABA fights I had when I was younger. This show was also for the James bulger charity and it was a family event so we were warned that fights would be stopped if it was looking like someone is getting hurt. Out of 13 fights there were two of us who got KO wins, me and another lad from are gym. I knocked him down with a jab right hand and he got up and I finished him again with the same punches. My mate uploaded the video to Facebook, ill get him to send me it and I'll upload to YouTube when I can.Quote:
Originally Posted by rossQuote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonI know what you mean and I am aware of this, the annoying thing for me is no gyms where I live actually go through the ABA anymore for one reason or another. My gym is mainly a Thai boxing gym and with me training there since I was young I am loyal to them and I have a good connection with the trainers. It would feel wrong joining another gym and my trust is in their hands when they match me up. I know for a fact they would never put me in with someone who's way above my skill level and they make sure they see my opponent before I get in. I know it's a risk and I do need to be careful.Quote:
Originally Posted by ross
Fair play to you but dont be fooled, your trainers will be getting something out of it cash wise.
You see alot of these shows advertising that the show is covered by insurance. They can only get public liability for the audience. The only combat sport in England that the participants can get insured while competing is amateur boxing and thats because the ABA cover themselves. No insurance companies. Which is why their rules are so strict on the boxers competing in anything else. They dont want to cover you for injuries sustained somewhere else that isnt as well regulated. This goes for any fight outside of licenced boxing either through the ABA or the BBBC.
What you are doing sounds very similar to the 3 smokers I had a few years ago. 3, 2 min rounds headgear n big gloves. I'd fight at around 165 and twice they tried getting me to fight 195 and 205 lb opponents. I said "no thanks". Weeks would go by without hearing if i had an opponent at all. It's true that you must be careful with who you are matched against. My first fight was against a 185 lb beast and that remains my proudest boxing moment as I fought to a draw.
I wasn't aware of this. Thanks for the warning bud, I'll know to stear well clear of this shit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Britkid
This guy weighed in at 17 stone 3 pounds he was a big boy! Hopefully I'll have the video up by tomorrow so you can see. It was a left hook , right hand that ended it after the first knockdown which was a jab right hand.Quote:
Originally Posted by HulkWell done. Stoppages are hard to get with 16 oz gloves and headgear. Did you feint him to set up the 1-2?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonI'll be careful for sure I don't want to be hurt in there. We had headguard and 16oz gloves for the fight and I remember I had 10oz gloves for the ABA fights I had when I was younger. This show was also for the James bulger charity and it was a family event so we were warned that fights would be stopped if it was looking like someone is getting hurt. Out of 13 fights there were two of us who got KO wins, me and another lad from are gym. I knocked him down with a jab right hand and he got up and I finished him again with the same punches. My mate uploaded the video to Facebook, ill get him to send me it and I'll upload to YouTube when I can.Quote:
Originally Posted by rossQuote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonI know what you mean and I am aware of this, the annoying thing for me is no gyms where I live actually go through the ABA anymore for one reason or another. My gym is mainly a Thai boxing gym and with me training there since I was young I am loyal to them and I have a good connection with the trainers. It would feel wrong joining another gym and my trust is in their hands when they match me up. I know for a fact they would never put me in with someone who's way above my skill level and they make sure they see my opponent before I get in. I know it's a risk and I do need to be careful.Quote:
Originally Posted by ross
Fair play to you but dont be fooled, your trainers will be getting something out of it cash wise.
You see alot of these shows advertising that the show is covered by insurance. They can only get public liability for the audience. The only combat sport in England that the participants can get insured while competing is amateur boxing and thats because the ABA cover themselves. No insurance companies. Which is why their rules are so strict on the boxers competing in anything else. They dont want to cover you for injuries sustained somewhere else that isnt as well regulated. This goes for any fight outside of licenced boxing either through the ABA or the BBBC.
What you are doing sounds very similar to the 3 smokers I had a few years ago. 3, 2 min rounds headgear n big gloves. I'd fight at around 165 and twice they tried getting me to fight 195 and 205 lb opponents. I said "no thanks". Weeks would go by without hearing if i had an opponent at all. It's true that you must be careful with who you are matched against. My first fight was against a 185 lb beast and that remains my proudest boxing moment as I fought to a draw.
I guess he was. Wow. How much do you weigh?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonThis guy weighed in at 17 stone 3 pounds he was a big boy! Hopefully I'll have the video up by tomorrow so you can see. It was a left hook , right hand that ended it after the first knockdown which was a jab right hand.Quote:
Originally Posted by HulkWell done. Stoppages are hard to get with 16 oz gloves and headgear. Did you feint him to set up the 1-2?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonI'll be careful for sure I don't want to be hurt in there. We had headguard and 16oz gloves for the fight and I remember I had 10oz gloves for the ABA fights I had when I was younger. This show was also for the James bulger charity and it was a family event so we were warned that fights would be stopped if it was looking like someone is getting hurt. Out of 13 fights there were two of us who got KO wins, me and another lad from are gym. I knocked him down with a jab right hand and he got up and I finished him again with the same punches. My mate uploaded the video to Facebook, ill get him to send me it and I'll upload to YouTube when I can.Quote:
Originally Posted by rossQuote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonI know what you mean and I am aware of this, the annoying thing for me is no gyms where I live actually go through the ABA anymore for one reason or another. My gym is mainly a Thai boxing gym and with me training there since I was young I am loyal to them and I have a good connection with the trainers. It would feel wrong joining another gym and my trust is in their hands when they match me up. I know for a fact they would never put me in with someone who's way above my skill level and they make sure they see my opponent before I get in. I know it's a risk and I do need to be careful.Quote:
Originally Posted by ross
Fair play to you but dont be fooled, your trainers will be getting something out of it cash wise.
You see alot of these shows advertising that the show is covered by insurance. They can only get public liability for the audience. The only combat sport in England that the participants can get insured while competing is amateur boxing and thats because the ABA cover themselves. No insurance companies. Which is why their rules are so strict on the boxers competing in anything else. They dont want to cover you for injuries sustained somewhere else that isnt as well regulated. This goes for any fight outside of licenced boxing either through the ABA or the BBBC.
What you are doing sounds very similar to the 3 smokers I had a few years ago. 3, 2 min rounds headgear n big gloves. I'd fight at around 165 and twice they tried getting me to fight 195 and 205 lb opponents. I said "no thanks". Weeks would go by without hearing if i had an opponent at all. It's true that you must be careful with who you are matched against. My first fight was against a 185 lb beast and that remains my proudest boxing moment as I fought to a draw.
Get that video up so slobs can criticize your skills from their arm chair lol
I jest. Most are pretty supportive of those who get in the ring on here.
Tam Darkes-Seddon vs Danny Payne Round 1 - YouTube
This is the first round
Nice jab n punch output. Jabbing to the body is a risky endeavor but it can be very effective.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
The second is being uploaded now mate. I'm happy with this as my first fight especially with it being at heavyweight and the guy had 34 fights , I know he lost 21 but experience does count especially with it being a short contest.Quote:
Originally Posted by HulkNice jab n punch output. Jabbing to the body is a risky endeavor but it can be very effective.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
I weighed in 16 stone 8 for this one, I don't look that heavy... But I am haha. I've been straight back to the gym this week and I'm at 16 stone 5...I'm losing the weight every week because I'm training hard in boxing and Thai boxing. I don't intend to fight at this weight forever, I'll keep going down in weight. I'm back in the ring in February.
Tam Darkes Seddon vs Danny Payne round 2 - YouTube
Second round KO
You snuck that last one in behind his gloves, over the top. Had to be a great feeling as your buddies were goin nuts in the crowd.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
Congratulations.
You had to be tired too. Two minutes feels like a loooong time in there, especially throwing that many punches. ;D
Not bad! Youv got the basics down well like balance and a decent jab, just get your jabbing hand back quicker;)
You didn't rush in while windmilling which you see a lot of in these things and those right hands were nicely placed. I think you were putting more beef on the left hooks but the rights weren't telegraphed and were slotted in well.
You'll be even better as the weight drops off.
How tall are you?
Yes mate I was tired I did 15 weeks of solid training for that fight though so I dug in and kept throwing, I think that's part of the reason why I got the stoppage because I set a good pace in the first round. I think he was tired and my right hand hurt him.Quote:
Originally Posted by HulkYou snuck that last one in behind his gloves, over the top. Had to be a great feeling as your buddies were goin nuts in the crowd.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
Congratulations.
You had to be tired too. Two minutes feels like a loooong time in there, especially throwing that many punches. ;D
I'm happy I've seen this video because my hands were sloppy and it's something I need to improve on. We have been doing work on defence and slipping this week and it's something that I do need to improve. I know I can usually box better than this because I don't tend to be the aggressor but with all of my mates there I didn't want to let them down so I went for it. It worked but I prefer to fight on the counter.Quote:
Originally Posted by ross
I'm just about 6 foot maybe a tiny bit bellow, that's why I need to go down in weight. Far too small for a heavyweight nowadays and no doubt I can go down in weight with hard work.