[wraymond]

Some say the money, millions and millions for a year in training and 45 minutes in the ring if you are unlucky enough not to knock the other guy out.

On the other hand incredibly fast reactions are the norm showing mental capability that never receives due credit. Contrary to popular opinion the camaraderie is superb and membership of a club is usually for life. It has proved to be a legitimate way out of poverty for many who would have taken the wrong route. They are also surprisingly modest in real life. It's the oddbals that disappoint. Training for the amateur is hard, but infinitely better than running around a track for hours on end. As a lad I enjoyed it both at school and as an Army Cadet. Hardly any of the above refers to Fury but the courage is undeniable. One other thing: it teaches when to stand off and let the other guy punch himself out.


Anyway, current odds are 1/50 on Fury, probably by KO. Schwarz? The other way round. I'd sooner be a bookie.