the difference with somebody like mayweather is the accomplishments are there for all to see over a long period of time...if an irish boxer had bet numerous no name opponents he would be slagged off for fighting easy opponents or bums...and the promotion with mayweather doesnt come across as contrived and as forced as this does..

fabio8 (USA) - Posts: 2182 - 22/01/2015 20:03:17    1685649

Ha very good Mes Amis...

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20601 - 22/01/2015 21:48:18    1685684

I think fabio that you just proved someones point, whoever said people didnt like mcgregors attitude because hes Irish. Mayweather is way more fake and contrived, and got where he is largely by avoiding real boxers and hiding behind his "money" bulls**t, how many years now is he hiding from paquiao? and he wouldve (maybe) lost to Cotto if he hadnt cheated. At least McGregor wants to fight the "best"

flack (Dublin) - Posts: 1054 - 22/01/2015 22:00:40    1685690

Good descriptions of UFC The Master and Cued!

Blackspot, I don't honestly care whether people watch it or not. No more than I do whether people watch other rubbish on TV. That is their business. I do, as a GAA member, care - and allegedly have an input into - what Croke Park is used for.

What next, mud wrestling? Dwarf throwing? Because we are talking about something on that level.

hurlingdub (Dublin) - Posts: 6978 - 23/01/2015 08:21:53    1685694

Flack I promise you you wouldn't ive been at a few of them mma nights and honestly I've never seen beasts in the crowd like it you wouldn't open your mouth you can be a brave man on an Internet forum but go to one of them nights and you'll understand. Lads boxers have tried mma or UFC and have been beaten every time. Kimbo Slice one of the best street fighters (YouTube him) out there has tried it and got nowhere boxers lose every time it's a the toughest sport out there.

clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 23/01/2015 09:08:07    1685710

James Toney one of the greatest boxers of all time was embarrassed after he had a UFC fight same with Ray Mercer he was bet aswell, they don't beat UFC guys so people who say boxers are better or whatever has been proven to be wrong. Mcgregor got 220 grand for his last fight while some lads laughing on an Internet forum call him a clown and a jokers sport, I think he's the only one laughing all the way to the bank.

clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 23/01/2015 09:17:29    1685713

I believe they're looking to make it an Olympic games sport next time around :)

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8597 - 23/01/2015 11:39:12    1685751

realdub
County: Dublin
Posts: 4274

1685751
I believe they're looking to make it an Olympic games sport next time around :)

HA...

Well they already have all the events in place - boxing, wrestling, Judo etc...

They just mix them all up and you've got MMA... only a matter of time before it happens

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20601 - 23/01/2015 12:02:01    1685769

How long would Croke Park survive if it's sole income was from footballing and hurling gate receipts ? They won't even make an effort to try and fill it for most qualifier or knockout games by publicising it to tourists and take their money to see our great games. Someone that knows McGregor should ask him to wear a Sarsfieldsir Dublin jersey for a press conference and plug the GAA. He may not ever fight in Croker but could encourage a few Tanks too.

GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7365 - 23/01/2015 15:24:49    1685845

Yanks I meant!

GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7365 - 23/01/2015 15:37:32    1685853

Yanks I meant!

GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7365 - 23/01/2015 15:37:33    1685854

but could encourage a few Tanks too.

Ah that's grand.. Yanks..

For a second I was thinking of a sort of Bloody Sunday Part 2 scenario

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20601 - 23/01/2015 15:42:28    1685858

clondalkindub
County: Dublin
James Toney one of the greatest boxers of all time was embarrassed after he had a UFC fight same with Ray Mercer he was bet aswell, they don't beat UFC guys so people who say boxers are better or whatever has been proven to be wrong.

James Toney's UFC fight doesn't prove anything. First off, it was an MMA fight, not a boxing match. If Barcelona FC took on the New York Yankees in Baseball, Barca would lose too. But it wouldn't prove anything. And vice versa. A boxer beating an MMA fighter in a boxing match wouldn't prove much either.
Secondly, James Toney was long, long past his prime when this fight took place. One of the greats, yes, but 15 years past his prime. I actually really hope he packs it in, before he gets badly hurt.

Marlon_JD (Tipperary) - Posts: 1823 - 23/01/2015 16:05:03    1685871

Lads i know this is off topic,but is there any others who dont like listening to Brian O Driscoll on Newstalk?

cuederocket (Dublin) - Posts: 5084 - 23/01/2015 19:22:34    1685942

He's a little boring, think it's his D3 accent, a little monotone for me, much rather watch him play!!!

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8597 - 23/01/2015 20:22:28    1685959

strange how a former ufc heavyweight champion being knocked out in an mma fight by a boxer is ignored by clondalkin

fabio8 (USA) - Posts: 2182 - 26/01/2015 20:48:06    1686727

Where are you from in Ireland fabio?

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20601 - 27/01/2015 11:40:52    1686821

Jimbo I don't reply to him and anyone else who won't put there county down beside there name.

clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 27/01/2015 12:04:35    1686829

jimbodub
Where are you from in Ireland fabio?

Why is that relevant? The man has made his points and they stand up on their own. Why not take them on as opposed to, almost exclusively, trying to undermine the poster? Clearly, geography has no part in his reasoning, even if it does in yours.

TheMaster (Mayo) - Posts: 16187 - 27/01/2015 12:07:40    1686832

clondalkindub
Jimbo I don't reply to him and anyone else who won't put there county down beside there name.

And what is your reason for not responding to realdub, cuederocket and hurlingdub??

TheMaster (Mayo) - Posts: 16187 - 27/01/2015 12:28:51    1686844