Seconds Out - Issue 1

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Welcome to my new online magazine, that will be released every Friday, here on 606 V2.

It will be based on all things boxing and hopefully over time become a permanent feature, it includes the latest news for the weekends events, hot debates, competitions and a little bit of fun for all.

MAIN NEWS:

ROAD WARRIOR FROCH IN 50:50 WITH JOHNSON!

We can start nowhere else but this weekends eagrly anticipated bout between Nottingham's Carl Froch and American veteran Glen Johnson tomorrow night in the Adrian Phillips Ballroom of Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall.

Carl Froch who has recently turned to Sky Sports has an ever growing fan base having already fought many wars in the ring, and has labelled himself "the most exciting fighter in Britain", Froch said "The final person to hold the Super Six Cup will have withstood the test of time," Froch, said when it was suggested that the nearly 2 years spent to get to this point might be much ado about nothing. "It's been a fantastic tournament with some top-level fights."

Jamaican born American Glen Johnson was in bouyant form in the build up to the fight and gave his respect to Froch, “We had a great training camp. Everything went well. We went through a lot of stuff we wanted to go through and we came out very successful.

“I have to thank SHOWTIME for considering me for the Super Six. When they heard the name Glen Johnson they could have said, ‘He’s an old guy and it might not go over very popularly,’ but they took a chance on me and I want to say thanks so much. I’m going to go out there and do everything to make you proud and not regret that decision.

“You have to respect a man who can go out there and become a two-time world champ. Every man does it their own way and he found a way. I give him respect."

Johnson also reminded Seconds Out that he is not there to simply pay respect turn up and take apay day, the veteran quipped,

"At the end of the day, it’s a fight. I’m not about lip service or talk. That’s not what I do. I’m about boxing. I will wait for Saturday to finish the rest of the conversation.”

The fight can be seen on Sky Sports, and the fighters are expected out on the canvas at 2am on Sunday morning, with the winner set to fight Andre Ward in the final of a flawed, but well respected Super 6 Tournament.

And Andre Ward was quite vocal when he told Shenglong, “It’s a 50-50 fight,” Ward said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if Carl Froch dominated Glen Johnson and I wouldn’t be surprised if Johnson pulled the upset.”

“Mentally, I’m prepared to fight either guy,” Ward said. “The fans want to see Ward and Froch but it is Froch’s job to take care of his business and uphold his end of the bargain and Glen Johnson will have something to say about that on June 4.”


OTHER NEWS:

DEV-ON THE COMEBACK TRAIL?

Light welterweight contender Lucas Martin Matthysse (28-1, 26 KO’s) has got to be feeling pretty confident that he can stop former IBF/WBC light welterweight champion Devon Alexander (21-1, 13 KO’s) as he takes on Alexander on June 25 in his home city at the Family Arena, in Saint Charles, Missouri.

LIKE FATHER LIKE SON?

Julio César Chávez, Jr., knows that on Saturday, June 4 he has the opportunity to change history. César, the son of legendary Julio César Chavez, might become the first middleweight world champion in the history of Mexican boxing. A few hours before his long-awaited battle, Julio César said he can already feel the adrenaline because his dream is beginning to come true. With much preparation and sacrifice, he is ready to arrive in good condition to face against the current WBC middleweight champ, Sebastian Zbik

AND FINALLY.......

We caught up with former sparring partner of the late great Henry Cooper, Bobby Tate, as he recited an old tale about the gentle giant,

"Henry Cooper was driving back from training with two gigantic sparring partners in the back of his car. He cut up another driver and when they stopped at a set of traffic lights the driver, a small aging man, got out, went up to Henry's car, and furious he punched Henry on the nose. Henry and his two sparring partners got out of the car, the man looked at the two heavyweights and walked back to his car and shouted to Henry " Your lucky your with your mates!"


ROLLING BACK THE PUNCHES!

In this segment we will focus on the career of an old fighter, reminding us all of the highs and lows of our old heros!

This Week: Howard Eastman

Banished from his strict West Indian home in his late teens, the Guyana-born Eastman - a cousin of cricketer Carl Hooper - spent a couple of years living rough in South London. A near-fatal motorcycle accident coupled with his singular outlook, and a stubborn refusal to conform, helped to fuel his reputation as a bit of a fruitcake.

Eastman states he became interested in boxing at school. He said, "I was bullied at school, and one day I hit the bully back. He fell down. He never bullied anyone again. I knew from then on that I had a talent for boxing and that one day I was going to be a champion..."

One of Eastman's most notable fights was with Rob McCracken in 2001 when he stopped McCracken in the 10th round to capture the British, European and Commonwealth titles. Always a great Euro and British level fighter Eastman struggled to catapult himself onto the world scene losing 3 attempts at versions of the World title.

But Eastman will always rmain a tough fighter, with a big heart who never shyed away from any battle.

Read more about Eastman on:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Eastman


HOT TOPIC OF THE WEEK:

Is the inclusion of female boxers to the London 2012 Olympics right?

Feel free to reply with your thoughts on this weeks "Hot Topic".

COMPETITION TIME:

Please find a snipit from a local Newspaper in the build up to a big title fight in 2002. But which two boxers is the paper referring to?

______________ of Argentina and Britain's __________________ will take centre ring on Saturday night. Argentine _________________ will be making the third defence of his WBO world championship against the tough Briton. _______________ will be entering the ring as the WBO's interim world champion, and champion of Great Britain and the Commonwealth.

Good luck!

FRIDAY FUN: "Look - A - Likes"

Paddy (Gypsy Weddings): http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Sport/Pix/pictures/2008/06/16/JoeCalzaghe1.jpg


Joe Calzaghe: http://boomnews.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/416ec9515d34x478.jpg.jpg


Thats it for this week folks, please feel free to comment on this weeks issue, and remember........

"Never throw in the towel"

Sheng.

Does Mrs Cane let you drink?

shenglong1983 wrote:Does Mrs Cane let you drink?

Of course she does, she requires copious amounts of wine herself to help her put up with me, it would hardly be fair for her to ban me from drinking would it.

Union Cane wrote:Of course she does, she requires copious amounts of wine herself to help her put up with me

I can believe that.

I have visions of Union waiting until Desperate Housewifes has finished and then turning to the missus and explaining his reverse linear theory. Is hardly any wonder the sainted Mrs Cane is reaching for the demon drink.