Wednesday 1 April 2009

FISHING

I absolutely love going fishing. Although some people think it is boring, to me it isnt. It is a sport where you can relax. I go fishing with my dad, We normally go to Lloyd Meadow Fisheries, Mescar Lake, Cheshire Fisheries and others.

If you go fishing and know a hotspot then could you please leave the name of the fishery and why you think i should go there.

(P.s... Newsham Park lake is terrible!!)
All Time Rankings:

(click on the hyperlinks to view their record
Sorry i couldnt get it for all of the boxers!) :-(

1. Sugar Ray Robinson
2.
Muhammad Ali
3. Henry Armstrong
4. Joe Louis
5. Willie Pep
6.
Roberto Duran
7. Benny Leonard
8. Jack Johnson
9. Jack Dempsey
10. Sam Langford
11. Joe Gans
12.
Sugar Ray Leonard
13. Harry Greb
14.
Rocky Marciano
15. Jimmy Wilde
16. Gene Tunney
17. Mickey Walker

18. Archie Moore
19. Stanley Ketche
20.
George Foreman
21. Tony Canzoneri
22. Barney Ross
23. Jimmy McLarnin
24. Julio Cesar Chavez
25. Marcel Cerdan
26.
Joe Frazier
27. Ezzard Charles
28. Jake LaMotta
29. Sandy Saddler
30. Terry McGovern
31. Billy Conn
32. Jose Napoles
33. Ruben Olivares
34. Emile Griffith
35.
Marvin Hagler
36. Eder Jofre
37.
Thomas Hearns
38.
Larry Holmes
39.
Oscar De La Hoya
40.
Evander Holyfield
41. Ted "Kid" Lewis
42. Alexis Arguello
43.
Marco Antonio Barrera
44. Pernell Whitaker
45. Carlos Monzon
46.
Roy Jones Jr.
47.
Bernard Hopkins
48.
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
49.
Erik Morales
50.
Mike Tyson


Do you agree with this list? Is there any boxers you would like to see in this list?
If so, then please tell me the boxers name and a reason why, leave it in the comment box

Thanks people ;-)


(Ps, i myself would like welshman Joe Calzaghe in there, above Oscar De La Hoya. Calzaghe is amazing and his record speaks for itsself, and just look at some of the boxers he has beat. Also i would like to see Floyd Mayweather Jr higher as his record also speaks for itself and his victory over Ricky 'The Hitman' Hatton was one of his best)

Who is the best player in the WORLD !

  • Steven Gerrard
  • Lionel Messi
  • Kaka
  • Iker Casillas
  • Cristiano Ronaldo
  • Wayne Rooney
  • Fernando Torres
  • Ronaldinho

Please leave a comment on who you think is the best player out of this list!

Thanks Keith

The Title Race

The premiership title race is now a three way battle. Manchester United are currently leading by one point and a game in hand from Liverpool and Chelsea. Liverpool are one point behind their rivals in second place and Chelsea are 4 points behind Man U and 3 points behind Liverpool in third position.

Manchester United have been dissapointing in recent weeks, being demolished by Liverpool 4-1 and then losing 2-0 against Fulham. Is the pressure getting to Sir Alex Feguson and his boys?

Liverpool are in fantastic form, they demolished Real Madrid in the Champions League over 2 legs, 5-0. Then they went on and beat Manchester United 4-1, and the following week, destoryed high flying Aston Villa 5-0. The player that has stood out for Liverpool over these weeks is the one and only Steven Gerrard. The only thing that can provide a stumbling block for Liverpools title challenge is the International matches, but can magician Rafael Benitez and his army of reds climb this barrier and continue their devastating form?

Chelsea have been in decent form. In the prem they have beat Aston Villa, Wigan, Portsmouth and Manchester City over the past month but then their fine form ended in thier last game when they were beat by Tottenham 1-0 thanks to a fine goal from Luka Modric. The stumbling blocks in Guus Hiddinks way are the points they are behind in the table and also the quite tough run in they have. Can Guus overcome these?

As a Liverpool fan, i hope that Rafa can outmaster all the other managers and win the Prem with Liverpool. They, (we i should say) have the qualities to win the league. Steven Gerrard, as quoted from French legend Zinezine Zidane, is (and i emphasise that is) the best player in the WORLD. He is better than Kaka and all the other great players...he is even better than Messi ! ........ Well in my eyes anyway.

Quote of the week

"Mark my words Ricky is going to stop him either to the body or to the head. But more than likely he is going to stop him to the body. Trust me."

This is the words of Floyd Mayweather ahead of Ricky Hattons scheduled boxing bout against Manny Pacquiao.

"We have to play Crouch because he is the best striker I can put in the starting XI"

This is the words of England boss Fabio Capello ahead of Englands match agains Ukraine.

King demands Khan rematch

Don King has demanded a rematch between Amir Khan and Marco Antonio Barrera.
The promoter has filed a protest with the British Boxing Board of Control, the World Boxing Organistion and the World Boxing Association after Khan won a technical decision at the MEN Arena.

King is claiming the fight, which was stopped in the fifth round due to a cut on Barrera's forehead - which needed 33 stitches - should have been ruled a no contest.

"Amir Khan is in possession of a tainted victory," said King.

"The referee and doctor should have stopped the fight immediately after that incredible, accidental clash of heads."

The clash came in the first round and Barrera, who was allowed to box on after an initial examination in the third, claimed after the fight that he he had butted. King is happy clear Khan of any blame, he believes referee Dave Parris should have waved the fight off before the fifth, which would have meant no need for the judges scorecards - which gave the Brit a unanimous decision.

"That they allowed the fight to continue with Barrera competing at a huge disadvantage goes against everything that's designed to protect the health and safety of boxers, the good of the sport and uphold the traditions emanating from the Marquis of Queensbury rules."

"Marco Antonio Barrera should not lose any of his position and stature to this travesty of justice.
He should not be punished for what was beyond his control. He fought like the great Mexican champion he is with valor, courage and honor while those charged with ensuring a level field of competition failed the sport and the fighter greatly"


I believe that King is right to want a rematch for Barrera against Khan. Amir Khan is a fantastic fighter but has a weak chin, and that was exploited by Prescott and that resulted in Khans first ever loss. When he fought Barrera, although he was ahead on points, i believe that Barrera would have won them points back in the latter stages of the bout. It was only for the cut (from the clash of heads) that the fight was stopped.

I hope that the mexican legend gets a rematch as it would be a mouth-watering bout !

Fury calls for Price match

Tyson Fury has called out heavyweight rival David Price to face him in an all-British showdown in Bethnal Green this month.

Unbeaten heavyweight Fury wants to fight Olympic bronze medallist Price when he steps through the ropes for his fifth professional fight in Bethnal Green on April 11. No opponent has signed up to face Fury as yet, and he wants Price to step up to the plate and make a quick reappearance after his debut to settle the score.

Price made a successful start to his career as a professional last weekend by beating Dave Ingleby and has already said he fancies facing Fury for the British title. Fury though, does not believe Price has what it takes to make it to such a level and has called for the Liverpudlian to face him on April 11. No guarantees

"If we are going to fight then we may as well fight now because based on his pro debut there's no guarantee David Price will make it to British-title level," said Fury.

"I'd love for the fight to happen when there are titles at stake because I think it would be a massive fight, but my worry is that with his chin Price won't make it that far."

"He says he'll do his talking in the ring, well here's his big chance, he can step up and fight me on April 11.

"I'm still waiting on an opponent so the job's there for him if he wants it. He says he wants to stay busy and he's just coming off a win, so here's his chance."

However, it appears unlikely that Fury, promoted by Hennessy Sports, and the Hayemaker Promotions-backed Price will meet so early in their careers.


The animosity between the two fighters would make for a spiky contest though, with Price already labelling Fury as 'disrespectful'. Despite only making four pro appearances himself, Fury believes he is much more professional than the 25-year-old - and claims his debut showed that.
Price was caught by Ingleby after dropping his hands after the referee called for a break, and that lapse almost cost him.

"He got hit with one clean shot in the whole fight and it had him all over the place. Imagine if that had been me hitting him?" added Fury.

"That proved to me that he's still an amateur. He was waiting for the ref to step in and protect him. I've heard he's blaming it on his gumshield falling out. He said it was too small and yet he says I'm the one with the big mouth!

"I hope he doesn't use his gumshield as an excuse for not fighting me next month"



I believe this would be a great bout for Britain and as a fellow Liverpudlian i will be following David Price. He seems a really good fighter as i watched him at the Olympics. I watched Tyson Fury in his previous bout and there wasnt nothing special about him. David Price does have the potential to beat him and hopefully he will.

COME ON PRICE !!!!!!!!!