The Man goes down

[Redback]

Poor buggar, has the courage to advertise loudly his own thoughts on his ability, and everyone thinks it's a bad thing. 

"Tall poppy syndrome"

 

Yes it's a shame really, the thing is, in real life he is a nice bloke, as is his father.

Funny knowbody said these things about Ali, he did much the same.

I like Tony Mundine, he is a great boxer, how many boxers lose fights and come back, only one I know of that was undefeated his whole career, the great Rocky Marciano.

Baz.

[griz066]

Maybe MY SWAG.ORG could slap a couple of stickers on the soles of Mundines boots seeing as he is gunna be lying down so much Bit of exposure to the world

[Bird]

Yep, there is a god!!

[Laith]

Yeah. He comes across as a nice bloke redback. 

Danbri you were right on both counts. He is a tosser and yes I would have run too. Although he could easily catch me.

LOL at the pics Lost.

[Ruffstuff]

I don't think there is any doubt that he is a good athlete, he just doesn't come across as a good "sportsman"
Have a look at the likes of Federer, Agassi, etc.. brilliant athletes as well as sportsman, you very rarely hear them say anything negative about their opposition, they just get on with their own game and perform to their best of their ability and prove who is the best by their actions...i think there is alot to be said for how todays sports people go about their craft.. not just the result.

[Alloy C/T]

No matter how good or great anyone thinks they are ,sooner or later someone better will surface , no matter if being the "mouth"is just part of his act , he needed to be pulled down a peg or 3 for his arrogance.

[Matto]

Ahh Lost - you crack me up.  

Agreed - couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. This is where I get hung up : http://thesportingblab.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=170:mundine-is-mundane&catid=53:boxing-stories&Itemid=120 . I don't know enough about boxing to know really be able to critique it, but it rings true to me. What makes me angry about it is that I feel that as Aussies we have some of the best sportsmen and women in the world. I'd love to have a boxer that the media gets behind, who's actually making an impact on the international scene. Not just someone who talks a lot of trash about being world champ, whilst only fighting other people ranked significantly below himself. Someone who's not afraid to go up against someone ranked higher, knowing that you're probably going to lose, and that that's not a bad thing.

That said, I don't mind the trash talk so much - it's part of the psych-up, and it's part of how some people play the game. Look at Ali - he was a master at it. But that's probably what annoys me most of all about "The Man" - someone's told him at some point in the past that Ali used to be able to make really cutting comments about his opponents, and so now he just stammers on about how great he is, and likens himself to the greats of the sports, when he hasn't earned it at all.

I laughed my head off the other night, when Mundine was on the news talking about his gangsta-rivalry with Jeff Fenech, saying how Fenech has never liked him, etc. The only problem was, Fenech was in the press conference, and interrupted, saying "hang on - I've always supported you - I've bet money on you, I've talked you up - I've helped you when you were first getting started in this sport - I've got no idea what you're talking about???". Ahhh - Rule #1 - if you're going to have a feud with someone to help raise your profile, make sure the other person is aware of the fact that you're feuding.  

And yes, if I saw him on the street, I'd congratulate him on the fight, offer my commiserations on the outcome, and wish Mr Mundine all the best for next time.  

Thanks!
Matto

[darren]

It just goes to show that no matter how much Australian's love their sportsmen they hate ar$holes even more...

[gronk]

It just goes to show that no matter how much Australian's love their sportsmen they hate ar$holes even more...

    Tooshay !!!!!!

[blackstump]

the 'would be gangsta' got leather poisoning........love karma!!

[cancan]

Maybe MY SWAG.ORG could slap a couple of stickers on the soles of Mundines boots seeing as he is gunna be lying down so much Bit of exposure to the world

Something like this

[Laith]

Thats not bad cancan but if you maybe put one across his mouth we all might be able to put up with him.

[DANBRI]

Dude, you're wearing a Beret.

[darren]

and a skivvy....

[hairymick]

Dude, you're wearing a Beret.

BWAHAHAHAHAHHHH!!!!

That is just so wrong mate. Love it!

[Hairs]

I watched the after weigh in, when they came toe to toe and Mundine was mouthing something to Garth Wood's, well, he just looked at him smiled and walked away, it was then I knew he had Mundine's measure.
I missed the fight live, but watched a short time later on the net.

Pure Gold  Choc

[Barry G]

There is precious little 'sport' left in anything 'professional' these days, it is all about 'entertainment'.

Just look at the Ausie cricket team.  When the so-called stars are known by their nic names to the public (rather than just to the other players) and keep getting annointed irrespective of performance is it any wonder they are losing.  It is all about sponsorship and constant media hype.  One bloke can consistently score stuff all / lose concentration and throw away his wicket in the last over of sessions and remain the 'next captain' while others make thousands of runs in the Shield, but never get a look in - but then they aren't 'personalities' and weren't hooked up with the most over exposed (in more ways than one) 'silicone bumpers' in the country.  Mundine's mouth is not the only 'trash' aspect of sport these days.

As for Captain Punter, he should take a leaf out of former Collingwood footy Captain Terry Waters book and drop himself to the 'seconds' (Sheffield Shield) until he is back in form.


Aussie cricket is suffering the inevitable result of the handing out baggy greens in 'brown paper bags' to a disproportionate number of players from one state.  About time they started picking on FORM!

[Bird]

I don't think there is any doubt that he is a good athlete, he just doesn't come across as a good "sportsman"
Have a look at the likes of Federer, Agassi, etc.. brilliant athletes as well as sportsman, you very rarely hear them say anything negative about their opposition

But isnt that boxing? every fight I've seen in recent times, has been all huff and puff before the bout and dribble.

[ferret]

and a skivvy....

And a Hoodie 

[JCAT]

Watching him hit the canvas on Channel 10 last night was pure gold.

[Redback]

Yeah. He comes across as a nice bloke redback. 

Danbri you were right on both counts. He is a tosser and yes I would have run too. Although he could easily catch me.

LOL at the pics Lost.

I'm not talking about what his in front of the camera personae is, I'm talking in person at home, at the pub, no cameras, yes stick a camera in his face before a fight and yes he is a tosser, but the bloke himself is a nice fella.

You can hate the man, but you have to respect his skill, even Danny Green respects him as a boxer.

I know him and know his friends in his community, his TV act is just that, an act and yes he was beaten, still a good boxer, lets see how he reacts to it.

Of coarse all you blokes would do better I'm sure

Baz.

[D4D]

This is amusing

Triple world champion Jeff Fenech was basking in the scent of cold hard cash last night after cleaning up $150,000 from bookmakers on Garth Wood's KO of Anthony Mundine.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/boxing/jeff-fenech-wins-150k-by-betting-against-anthony-mundine/story-e6freygr-1225968553059

[Flemo]

I'm not talking about what his in front of the camera personae is, I'm talking in person at home, at the pub, no cameras, yes stick a camera in his face before a fight and yes he is a tosser, but the bloke himself is a nice fella.

He came up to Yamba years ago with Nathan Brown one xmas( about 15 yrs ago), Gordon Tallis was there as well and a few other Dragons players. Way before he was a boxer. Sorry to say him and Tallis were both total arrogant twats back then. Carried on like superstars, I'm the greatest etc....based on my experience only!

[truck]

Greetings,
what redback said is right, we may not agree with what Mundine has said buty a gotta admire/respect him for his boxing ability. . . and management of that.
Sadly I think his best days are behind him and will only be a stepping stone for younger faster hungrier up and comers.
Lastly as my dad used to say " you can always tell the quality of a fighter by the quality of his opponent" and that is probably another reason Mundine is despised by a lot of people - the fact he never really fought quality opponents (one or two exceptions of course).
truck

[bullfrog]

I'd have to agree with Flemo here, how many of you blokes grew up around the Clarence Valley?? you know, where Anthony & his family are from. I also know him & some of his hanger on mates, as well have played junior league with Mr Brown when he played for Maclean back in the 80's along side Tony Priddle who went on to play in the UK, Flemo may remember this. IMO, the knock down could not have been hard enough. If his mouth was as good as his ability, he would be unbeatable.