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Post by Bundy on Jun 24, 2012 21:52:29 GMT 10
Mundine has a big fight coming up in Vegas in July against Bronco McKart which may clear the path for a fight against Floyd Mayweather...lets see if this 'mending of broken fences' with Fenech helps Mundine achieve this. Mundine, Fenech bury hatchet to take on Yanks
Phil Rothfield
THE last man you would expect to see climbing the stairs to the Tony Mundine gym in Redfern on a midweek afternoon is long-time enemy Jeff Fenech.
Anthony Mundine is less than a month away from his fight debut in the US and has called in Australia's greatest fighter. The fact they have been bitter rivals for so many years doesn't matter.
Mundine is determined to thump Bronco McKart on July 14 in Las Vegas and make a big enough noise to achieve his dream of fighting the great Floyd Mayweather.
Fenech is prepared to set old rivalries aside to help.
Incredibly, Fenech is the man once banned from even attending Mundine fights.
Anthony's father, Tony, once said: "If Jeff Fenech attempts to come to my boy's fight, I will ensure that some of my henchmen march him straight out the door. Jeff, you are not welcome, nor is anyone associated with you, and if my heavies don't take care of you, I certainly will."
On Thursday, the pair caught up for a session at Mundine gym.
Mundine's dad and trainer, Tony, watched from the edge of the ring as Fenech, a former three-division world champion, put his son through a sharp 15-minute session.
"So what if we had a blue in the past . ... big deal," Tony said. "Jeff's been willing to come and help, and in this game we learn every day. We're working together to help my son fulfil a dream. I'm happy to step back if Jeff can help."
Anthony Mundine recently asked Fenech for his assistance because he's the Australian fighter so well connected in the US. He knows Las Vegas better than anyone.
"I called him to get another opinion; we don't know it all," Mundine said.
"With Jeff, you listen, you take it on board and at least it's in your head.
"It's good for me. He's talking to me about my balance and my punching."
This is the same Fenech who once said of Mundine: "His idol is Muhammad Ali, but all they have in common is the big mouth."
But with a couple of mates at his side, Fenech marched into the gym, shook hands with Anthony and his father and then got started. Such was the chemistry, you couldn't believe there had been a problem in the past between the pair.
I asked Fenech if Mundine's dream of a fight with Mayweather was a genuine goal.
"If that's what's in his head, good luck to him," Fenech said. "He's got to smash this guy (McKart), and Choc being Choc, he'll make some noise.
"I've always thought he's the most talented kid I have ever seen.
"I'd hate to be on the end of one of his punches if he can make it perfect.
"With his eye and his speed he can beat anybody.
"He's just gifted.
"I'd love to see him prove everyone wrong."
www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/boxing/mundine-fenech-bury-hatchet-to-take-on-yanks/story-e6freygr-1226406453603 |
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Post by HDT05 on Jun 24, 2012 21:55:00 GMT 10
He can only dream to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr!!
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Post by donk on Jun 25, 2012 18:42:09 GMT 10
WOW! Two blokes I never thought would join forces!  |
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Post by Bundy on Jul 16, 2012 13:12:01 GMT 10
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Post by HDT05 on Jul 16, 2012 20:37:04 GMT 10
Mundine was NEVER and I mean NEVER going to lose to him, but Floyd Sr was there at the fight and was pretty funny listening to him. Good to see Mundine apologize about the 9/11 attacks comments he made in the lead-up to the fight, good job.
But Mundine still will need to open his eyes, because IMO he and Floyd Jr will NOT fight, ever...shame though as they are two of the biggest trash talkers in boxing. Would love to see Floyd Jr show Mundibe around a boxing ring...Floyd is the best, so he has nothing to prove...Go Floyd!
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Post by donk on Jul 16, 2012 20:52:54 GMT 10
The guy Mundine fought was told he should give it away years ago!
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Post by HDT05 on Jul 16, 2012 21:09:29 GMT 10
The guy Mundine fought was told he should give it away years ago! Well at 41, I think that's why.  |
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Post by Bundy on Jul 16, 2012 21:16:49 GMT 10
Mundine was NEVER and I mean NEVER going to lose to him, but Floyd Sr was there at the fight and was pretty funny listening to him. Good to see Mundine apologize about the 9/11 attacks comments he made in the lead-up to the fight, good job. But Mundine still will need to open his eyes, because IMO he and Floyd Jr will NOT fight, ever...shame though as they are two of the biggest trash talkers in boxing. Would love to see Floyd Jr show Mundibe around a boxing ring...Floyd is the best, so he has nothing to prove...Go Floyd! I agree it's a shame that the fight between the two probably won't go ahead as it would be good to see Mundine get taught a thing or two by someone that can actually box... I guess that is who is going to be fighting next...should provide a tougher test... Classic just like Mike Tyson  www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/boxing-mma/anthony-mundine-wins-us-boxing-debut/story-fndeeimb-1226426464625 |
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Post by Bundy on Jul 22, 2012 14:03:58 GMT 10
Anthony Mundine splits from manager Khoder Nasser
ANTHONY Mundine has split from his long-time manager Khoder Nasser following his first victory in the US last weekend.
Mundine would not comment when I spoke to him yesterday about rumours they had a disagreement after the fight about the future direction of his career.
The pair had shared one of the longest and closest relationships in Australian sport since Mundine quit rugby league to take up boxing
www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/boxing-mma/anthony-mundine-splits-from-manager-khoder-nasser/story-fndeeimb-1226431715700 That is pretty big news...wonder if it had anything to do with Fenech coming on-board |
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Post by HDT05 on Jul 22, 2012 14:24:49 GMT 10
I'd say his manager thinks different opinions to what Mundine does, like who he should fight next?
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Post by Bundy on Jul 22, 2012 14:45:19 GMT 10
I'd say his manager thinks different opinions to what Mundine does, like who he should fight next? Like Floyd Mayweather Jnr |
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Post by HDT05 on Jul 22, 2012 15:11:44 GMT 10
I'd say his manager thinks different opinions to what Mundine does, like who he should fight next? Like Floyd Mayweather Jnr Yep, I'd say his manager laughed at him! ;D |
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