Newcastle really does need a fence round it

[CheersMarra84]

Nearly got puggled myself off some fat lass in Newcastle, whilst watching the fight. Couldn’t help laughing at her ‘I love Rafa’ tattoo on her arm.

 

[RichD]

Put the mag thing to oneside for minute, I do like Ritson as he seems a canny lad (and is managed by Phil Jefferies who is a MLF) however they've clearly been coerced into pushing the Toon Toon mag thing by that shitbag Eddy Hearn as it sells tickets to non-boxing fans just jumping on the bandwagon. I was at the last show watching Josh Kelly and those
supposingly supporting Ritson embarrassed themselves then. It looked even worse this time around.

On a pure boxing front Ritson will get stopped as soon as he steps up and fights a real puncher (the lad last night only had 7 ok's on his record) His foot work and boxing ability isn't the best..However Good luck to the lad I hope he makes a few quid and gets out with his health intact..

 

[Mainze]

All Mags are dicks

This ^

 

[prideofhylton]

Personally would rather see NE boxers do well. Aye he's a mag but he's a local lad trying to make a success of himself and highlight the profile of the region within the sport. Just my opinion like

not stinking mags though surely??

Have you been up west Rd lately ? It’s kebab heaven

NEE Greggs like?

 

[Sneech]

Ah ffs you just reminded me of that monstrosity

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Didn't it blow up on its first race?

 

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[tonyfromalnwick]

The Newcastle which is published to the media is nothing like it's reality.

Walker, Byker, Benwell, Cowgate, elswick, west road, who ever still lives there has zero quality of life.

I drive through Walker and Byker occasionally. It's a real eye opener.

 

[Sima]

I drive through Walker and Byker occasionally. It's a real eye opener.

Dangerous driving with your eyes closed, mind.

 

[mcq10]

Some Sunderland fans are worse than mags at times. Build a wall around the town

So fuck they supported a local lad. Look at the love fest around Tony jefferies when he was boxing.

 

[Keith S30S]

Hearn has his agenda which isn't always necessarily aligned with the fighter's best interests. He seems to adopt a sink or swim approach which gives fighters opportunities & suits some but not others.

I like Hearn's approach. It gives the better fighter a chance to progress their careers quickly, making them money and it makes for interesting fights. Yes, Ritson did get a bit schooled in the end but it was a very decent watch.

I'd rather see that than blokes fighting loads of puddings for years on end.

 

[thecloughywobble]

I like Hearn's approach. It gives the better fighter a chance to progress their careers quickly, making them money and it makes for interesting fights. Yes, Ritson did get a bit schooled in the end but it was a very decent watch.

I'd rather see that than blokes fighting loads of puddings for years on end.

Your final statement is spot on, Keith. It's a tough sport, so perhaps the baptism of fire is the way to go. At least fighters get a shot with Hearn. Some need to progress more steadily, so maybe they need to look elsewhere for opportunities. Although Hearn seems to be the main man in the UK now.

 

[skybo]

The Jawdee Nashun seemingly started when a Scotsman managed to climb over Hadrians Wall and mate with a pig.