Freddie Flintoff's November 30th Opponent Confirmed

[Tam Seddon]

Flintoff v Dawson Confirmed For November 30th | Boxing News

a 23 year old american fighter who is 2-0

[Tam Seddon]

Richard Dawson : Boxer

[Dia bando]

It's a Circus Flintoff, boxing all them pro fighters that never get a chance to get on TV, and a Cricketer
get's exposer. Turning boxing into a JOKE , sorry but what a load of bollocks.

[boyla]

Just ain't cricket.

[imp]

It's a Circus Flintoff, boxing all them pro fighters that never get a chance to get on TV, and a Cricketer
get's exposer. Turning boxing into a JOKE , sorry but what a load of bollocks.

So what do you want to happen?
Does every boxer have to have an amateur career? Or have to have an upbringing in boxing?

This can never make a mockery of boxing. I hate cricket but im definately interested to see how he will handle this major transition.

[boyla]

It's a Circus Flintoff, boxing all them pro fighters that never get a chance to get on TV, and a Cricketer
get's exposer. Turning boxing into a JOKE , sorry but what a load of bollocks.

So what do you want to happen?
Does every boxer have to have an amateur career? Or have to have an upbringing in boxing?

This can never make a mockery of boxing. I hate cricket but im definately interested to see how he will handle this major transition.

A millionaire celebrity decides to take a chance at boxing, takes a lot of interest and limelight away from professional boxing only to see it blow up in his face in 6months-1 years time.

The casual fan will leave disappointed and feeling mislead.
In the mean time a lot of hype will be needlessly be expended seeking profit but in no way benefiting boxing.

This distraction/career will refocus money/interest which would otherwise would of helped young fledgling boxers, generate quick profits and in no way benefits boxing.

Sorry for not getting excited.

[bzkfn]

It's a Circus Flintoff, boxing all them pro fighters that never get a chance to get on TV, and a Cricketer
get's exposer. Turning boxing into a JOKE , sorry but what a load of bollocks.

This. I still can't believe they gave him a licence. It would appear anyone can pick one up now. I hear the BBBofC have just agreed a deal with McDonalds to issue them out as the next Happy Meal toy.

[Master]

From what I have read McGuigan has said that Andrew has trained hard and that it will show boxing in a positive light, and that is good enough for me.

[Kirkland Laing]

He retired from cricket because he wasn't able to get fit enough to play it so how the fuck can he get fit enough for a professional fight?

[El Kabong]

Richard Dawson : Boxer

Old Dick Dawson.....yup, salesman from Topeka. Best damned salesman you ever seen! He could sell sand to an Iraqi he could! He could also drink his weight in scotch....he fathered an entire little league team.

Ta Dick Dawson!

[Runnerboy]

Boxing "harvesting" any exposure that isnt immediately negative, is positive for the sport.
Whether its Freddie,Ian Botham or Ricky Ponting, the sport is in the news. The fact it doesnt involve drugs or an assualt is a step in the right direction surely.

[TitoFan]

Boxing "harvesting" any exposure that isnt immediately negative, is positive for the sport.
Whether its Freddie,Ian Botham or Ricky Ponting, the sport is in the news. The fact it doesnt involve drugs or an assualt is a step in the right direction surely.

Good, accurate first post.
Welcome to the forum.

[Glinchdogg]

Shut up boya
If the man wants to box
Let him box

Rocky 6

[ryanman]

Everybody has the right to attempt a boxing career if they so choose. That includes Dia Bando, Boyla and Andrew Flintoff.
Why should he be excluded just because he has already been successful in another sport?
What he is doing takes balls - as it does for anybody stepping in the ring.

[Howlin Mad Missy]

people will watch no matter how much they protest the circus