Joey Russ 7,213 Posted December 25, 2017 1 minute ago, Sir Creep said: Though I thank you for the reminder, this story reads (to me) like he is basically a nobody in the sport, maybe a 'local kid done good for hisself'? If by 'making the correct call' we are thinking whether he's a chance of getting a QO, then I agree. Unless the Bristol Post is on the list of authorities, I'm not certain at all the QO is forthcoming. I ain't buying he's Drop 40 if he is given 14 days to live this afternoon. I'm going to investigate though and see what play he got in QO media outlets. SC His original diagnosis was announced by the BBC, so there’s no doubt that he’ll receive a QO... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,404 Posted December 25, 2017 He's a British boxer who won a bunch of British boxing titles and had a long undefeated run iirc. Hence why his illness has been featured on the BBC, Sky, and at least once as a news story on BBC News 24!!! It's fair enough to not know fame from one country to another, but we don't tend to waltz into the Rotten Dead Pool going "Hey, will this Mario Cuomo dude obit in the US? Not certain the QO is forthcoming!" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,620 Posted December 26, 2017 20 hours ago, msc said: He's a British boxer who won a bunch of British boxing titles and had a long undefeated run iirc. Hence why his illness has been featured on the BBC, Sky, and at least once as a news story on BBC News 24!!! It's fair enough to not know fame from one country to another, but we don't tend to waltz into the Rotten Dead Pool going "Hey, will this Mario Cuomo dude obit in the US? Not certain the QO is forthcoming!" Aye, and local BBC would nail Deathrace points on its own. I'm likely to pick him in my own dead pool and where QO disputes are concerned my (totally objective) judgement is final. Just sayin' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,069 Posted December 26, 2017 On 12/25/2017 at 14:00, msc said: a bunch of British boxing titles Ahhhhhh here 'tis. The rub. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,404 Posted December 26, 2017 ^ They might be important, they might mean fuck all, I don't follow boxing. I do know the QO following him DO think they're important enough to mention though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,578 Posted January 23, 2018 Chartchai Chionoi, former WBC/WBA flyweight champ, is out for the count in the 76th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,947 Posted February 6, 2018 Boxing trainer Pete Stokes, picked by msc hereabouts, has died - https://thewest.com.au/news/south-western-times/bunbury-loses-a-sporting-star-ng-b88735487z No sign yet of a QO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,404 Posted February 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, Death Impends said: Boxing trainer Pete Stokes, picked by msc hereabouts, has died - https://thewest.com.au/news/south-western-times/bunbury-loses-a-sporting-star-ng-b88735487z No sign yet of a QO. Well the hope is Nathanial May wins his world title eliminator in a few months time, and then gets a match with a champion and thus QO's care about him "doing it for his former trainer". There is some sort of method to the madness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,069 Posted February 6, 2018 34 minutes ago, Death Impends said: Boxing trainer Pete Stokes, picked by msc hereabouts, has died - https://thewest.com.au/news/south-western-times/bunbury-loses-a-sporting-star-ng-b88735487z No sign yet of a QO. "Ah, John. Allow me to introduce my next-door neighbour. John Stokes, this is A Sniveling Little Rat-Faced Git. " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,483 Posted February 8, 2018 If anyone, at all, dies in Australia, the Mail are on it: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5365403/Boxing-legend-dies-home-ONE-DAY-wedding.html Kudos msc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,404 Posted February 8, 2018 That is a good omen for a certain former politician in Australian, hopefully. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,213 Posted February 8, 2018 Hopefully that’s also a good sign for a certain Australian rock guitarist who’s currently battling lung cancer... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,404 Posted February 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, Joey Russ said: Hopefully that’s also a good sign for a certain Australian rock guitarist who’s currently battling lung cancer... I feel a good sign for them would be remission. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,283 Posted February 8, 2018 Dean Francis has had his benefit gig on the 23rd February rescheduled for 1st June due to being very ill the last few weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,946 Posted February 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Sean said: Dean Francis has had his benefit gig on the 23rd February rescheduled for 1st June due to being very ill the last few weeks. Interesting. Now, if they expect him to recover, maybe he's suffering from chemo-related pneunomia? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,283 Posted February 8, 2018 6 minutes ago, gcreptile said: Interesting. Now, if they expect him to recover, maybe he's suffering from chemo-related pneunomia? It is on his wife Ghalias Facebook page.Seems he has had a lot of chemo and some last minute radiotherapy.Clearly that means he has been well enough for extensive treatment but that it has really taken its toll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,404 Posted February 8, 2018 Just now, Sean said: It is on his wife Ghalias Facebook page.Seems he has had a lot of chemo and some last minute radiotherapy.Clearly that means he has been well enough for extensive treatment but that it has really taken its toll. I wish him all the best for a speedy recovery in time to see this benefit gig, enjoy the World Cup, and be able to relax to enjoy the big boxing matches in early January 2019. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,283 Posted February 8, 2018 5 minutes ago, msc said: I wish him all the best for a speedy recovery in time to see this benefit gig, enjoy the World Cup, and be able to relax to enjoy the big boxing matches in early January 2019. Doubt he will see 2019. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,620 Posted February 24, 2018 Re Francis Hadn't realised they closed the crowd funding last year with £23,000 of a £100,000 target achieved. Link: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/dean-francis DDP joker on two teams, including mine, btw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead Wait 1,129 Posted February 26, 2018 http://metro.co.uk/2018/02/26/boxer-scott-westgarth-dies-rushed-hospital-following-win-7342147/ Scott Westgarth wins.......then dies...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,483 Posted February 26, 2018 Imagine how much of a mook the guy who lost must feel having that on his record. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,404 Posted February 26, 2018 Didn't even last 24 hours on one Deathlist Cup team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,069 Posted February 26, 2018 There was a reason no one brought him up.... everyone had him on their team. At least he went out a winner. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,069 Posted March 7, 2018 Joey Giambra, boxing’s “Uncrowned Champion” who fought the best middleweights the 1950s had to offer without ever getting a title shot in that division, died Friday in Las Vegas. He was 86. The cause of death is still unknown. The fighter known as “Buffalo Adonis” was one of the most popular boxers during the sport’s transition from radio to television. He had a record of 65 wins, 31 knockouts, 10 losses and two draws, and was never stopped in a fight. His lone title shot came in 1962 when he lost a decision to Denny Moyer for a junior middleweight belt. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,069 Posted March 20, 2018 Venezuelan fighter Yeison Cohen, 28, was rushed to intensive care earlier this month after suffering a brain haemorrhage. He had fallen to the ground shortly after his trainer refused to let him enter the ring for the eighth round. The World Boxing Association announced he died last weekend after the bout in Barranquilla, Colombia. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites