That Bum. I think his name is Duddy

[Kirkland Laing]

....anyone of any background that makes their way on to cards at the Garden with Duddy's type of style will have a huge following.

Duddy isn't ONLY popular because he's Irish...it's because of his style. Look at Arturo Gatti he fought the same way, no defense, cut up like someone took a knife to him, and yet he pulls off a win....his style adds drama to the fight.

Look at Edison Miranda he fights virtually the same way....only he has crazy power but the fans love his style...he's not Irish, he's not even American.

Sure there are plenty of fighters as good or better than Duddy but Duddy draws the crowds....he puts asses in seats....you do the math

So we agree. Excellent.

[El Kabong]

...I guess we agree

Sometimes why people like or dislike a certain fighter isn't clear but people certainly love John Duddy....he has the attitude where he is stubborn and will only win one way and that's with true grit and guts.

Sure he isn't the classic boxer but he's blood and guts....he'll be outmatched soon enough but what's not to like with Duddy?

[No Contest]

Douchebag.

[donnydarkoIRL]

Screw it, too frustrated to evn bother replying.

[PRIDE OF BOSTON]

This statement is rediculous...

[mayorook]

I been saying this for a few months now. I seen Duddy fight a few times on msg and he is an loser. He has a good following that has the pull for someone to even consider putting him in the rind against Pavilik. His defense is terrible and if Pavlik do decide to fight him that fight will be over in three rounds. Pavlik is going to kick his F#!ken ass!

[PRIDE OF BOSTON]

I been saying this for a few months now. I seen Duddy fight a few times on msg and he is an loser. He has a good following that has the pull for someone to even consider putting him in the rind against Pavilik. His defense is terrible and if Pavlik do decide to fight him that fight will be over in three rounds. Pavlik is going to kick his F#!ken ass!

Well as I agree Pavlik would dispach him early in the fight, he is not a loser, nor a bum... But thanks for stopping by

[Mar]

Remember that thread about who's stock fell most last year ?? I think i'm ready to vote for this years early !!

[PRIDE OF BOSTON]

Remember that thread about who's stock fell most last year ?? I think i'm ready to vote for this years early !!

Lol, I wish I could find that... Where is that... That'd be fun to read now. Kinda like finding a buried time capsule

[Mar]

I think it will be real real interesting to see where he goes from here. Anyone can have a bad night but i just wasn't all to convinced of the guy even before saturday.

[Lance Uppercut]

I was at the fight, and everyone in the audience seemed to believe that Duddy lost. In fact, when it was announced that Duddy had won, even the pro-Duddy crowd booed.

[The Boxer]

I was at the fight, and everyone in the audience seemed to believe that Duddy lost. In fact, when it was announced that Duddy had won, even the pro-Duddy crowd booed.

[Deanrw]

I find Duddy an entertaining fighter. You will never see him in a bad fight, he gives it his all. I don't think he will ever be a world champion as he has some glaring weaknesses, but any chance I get to see him fight, I will be there.

Listen to what he says here, he was willing to go out there and slug more, just to appease the fans. He has a heart of a lion, and I respect that more than anything.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Pc-...eature=related

[The Fightfan]

God damn a bum I don't so.He did beat the guy didn't he.You can see there is some talent there but to put him in with Pavlik right now is crazy.I would say another half dozen fights or so before taking that leap.Well who knows if he's getting paid why not fight Pavlik(arguing with myself) well anyway I just thought it was a little harsh to be calling this a guy a bum.He has something mostly all of us don't have on these boards and that's called BALLS.

[JT Rock]

Duddy is certainly a "C" class fighter but no doubt a crowd pleaser and he will put asses in seats and because of his heart and determination he will capture a few suprise memorable wins against top comp..