Tips for Tikay

[JaffaCake]

Bazza or any boxing fans....can u help me with an analogy for my Bluff poker column....trying to draw a comparison between boxers and poker players, where the greatest fight/fought everyone and didn't care who they were, read Viktor Blom or Tom Dwan with his challenge for that.

Then there's some who maybe are a bit smarter (that's arguable and not really the point anyway) who build a good career, get the lot financially, maybe will always have a question mark over their all-time greatness because of that, but will have made millions and had a great career anyway, so doubt they care.

Off the top or my head I wanted someone like Rocky Marciano, only unbeaten heavyweight champ ever, tho I must say I know not who he fought, maybe early Tyson before he went loopy, not sure who else.

The second lot, is listing Calzaghe and the Klitchskos a bit churlish (ie are they just not really in an era of great opponents?) Would love to be able to list 2 or 3 of each if anyone can help without the need to research?

[Bazzaboy]

Jelle Klaasen is 200/1 for the World Darts Championship with PP which is massive. He has been in very good form recently in the floor tournaments hitting multiple 100+ averages and averaged 104 yesterday on TV.

[Bazzaboy]

Bazza or any boxing fans....can u help me with an analogy for my Bluff poker column....trying to draw a comparison between boxers and poker players, where the greatest fight/fought everyone and didn't care who they were, read Viktor Blom or Tom Dwan with his challenge for that.

Then there's some who maybe are a bit smarter (that's arguable and not really the point anyway) who build a good career, get the lot financially, maybe will always have a question mark over their all-time greatness because of that, but will have made millions and had a great career anyway, so doubt they care.

Off the top or my head I wanted someone like Rocky Marciano, only unbeaten heavyweight champ ever, tho I must say I know not who he fought, maybe early Tyson before he went loopy, not sure who else.

The second lot, is listing Calzaghe and the Klitchskos a bit churlish (ie are they just not really in an era of great opponents?) Would love to be able to list 2 or 3 of each if anyone can help without the need to research?

Sadly there are not too many modern day fighters who fight everyone there is to fight. Carl Froch would be one example and would definitely deserve to be in that category if he fights Golovkin. Back in the day you had the likes of Sugar Ray Robinson and Roberton Duran. Despite being a massive Calzaghe fan it would be fair to have him in the other category. In fairness to the Klitschko's they have fought everyone there is to fight, it's just that the competition is woeful. I also think they are underrated because of that.

[TightEnd]

Daily Report

Loss on Month £190

Outstanding Bets £1862

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aia1Hxq-NDNWdFk3UmlTSXMzTjRBTVNfOWRndVFsZHc&pli=1#gid=27

A loss of £105 yesterday tanks to British Lions convincing win over Australia which underdid a successful betting series for the thread up to that point

Bartoli won the Laides at Wimbledon and today Murray/Djokovic is win-win for the thread. Net, thread is cheering on Murray

Richie Porte chasing Froome home in the Pyrenees yesterday has out 4-1 podium shot now trading 4/7, with another tough mountain stage today

We have a shot to nothing on Gina in bb to the tune of £750 if she wins, thanks to Mere's astute recommendation and subsequent trading.

Hamilton qualified on pole for the Nurburgring and will be full on to hold the Red Bulls who looked ominously good on race pace on Friday.

[MereNovice]

Jelle Klaasen is 200/1 for the World Darts Championship with PP which is massive. He has been in very good form recently in the floor tournaments hitting multiple 100+ averages and averaged 104 yesterday on TV.

Took the maximum allowed.

On

PaddyPower

Your selections
PDC World Championship PDC World Championship 2014
20-07-2013 19:15
Outright Betting
Jelle Klaasen @ 200/1
Your Bets
Win
Single: Jelle Klaasen @ 200/1
1 line at £8.60 per line
Total stake for this bet: £8.60
Potential returns: £1,728.60
No: O/22838217/0000147

No odds available for him on Betfair; we are sure he's eligible for this event, aren't we?  

[hector62]

Morning Mr M.

Today's super league sees Castleford host St Helens. St Helens recent form is woeful, and in stark contrast to Castleford who recently won at Wigan, which few sides manage to do. This match seems to have been priced up on reputation and not form. I think this is a pick'em match and so the 9/5 we get for Castleford is a decent bet.

Suggest £20 Castleford @ 9/5 with sportingbet.

[Rubbish2407]

Bazza or any boxing fans....can u help me with an analogy for my Bluff poker column....trying to draw a comparison between boxers and poker players, where the greatest fight/fought everyone and didn't care who they were, read Viktor Blom or Tom Dwan with his challenge for that.

Then there's some who maybe are a bit smarter (that's arguable and not really the point anyway) who build a good career, get the lot financially, maybe will always have a question mark over their all-time greatness because of that, but will have made millions and had a great career anyway, so doubt they care.

Off the top or my head I wanted someone like Rocky Marciano, only unbeaten heavyweight champ ever, tho I must say I know not who he fought, maybe early Tyson before he went loopy, not sure who else.

The second lot, is listing Calzaghe and the Klitchskos a bit churlish (ie are they just not really in an era of great opponents?) Would love to be able to list 2 or 3 of each if anyone can help without the need to research?

Sadly there are not too many modern day fighters who fight everyone there is to fight. Carl Froch would be one example and would definitely deserve to be in that category if he fights Golovkin. Back in the day you had the likes of Sugar Ray Robinson and Roberton Duran. Despite being a massive Calzaghe fan it would be fair to have him in the other category. In fairness to the Klitschko's they have fought everyone there is to fight, it's just that the competition is woeful. I also think they are underrated because of that.

Back in the good old days I would have thought Marvin Hagler and Sugar Ray Leonard were the guys that took everyone on. I remember one brutal match of Haglers against Thomas Hearns that only lasted three rounds and another he lost on points to Sugar Ray Leonard. I'm pretty sure they took on all comers and were probably two of the all time greats. Sugar Ray Leonard even went up to Light Heavyweight and fought a guy called Donny Lalonde. When they weighed in Sugar Ray wore baggy shorts and put weights in the pockets to make him heavier on the scales.

[MereNovice]

Morning Mr M.

Today's super league sees Castleford host St Helens. St Helens recent form is woeful, and in stark contrast to Castleford who recently won at Wigan, which few sides manage to do. This match seems to have been priced up on reputation and not form. I think this is a pick'em match and so the 9/5 we get for Castleford is a decent bet.

Suggest £20 Castleford @ 9/5 with sportingbet.

That price has gone.
The best available to us is 7/4.
Still a bet?

http://www.oddschecker.com/rugby-league/super-league/castleford-v-st-helens/winner
http://www.betfair.com/exchange/rugby-league/market?id=1.109921496&exp=e

[MereNovice]

Morning Mr M.

Today's super league sees Castleford host St Helens. St Helens recent form is woeful, and in stark contrast to Castleford who recently won at Wigan, which few sides manage to do. This match seems to have been priced up on reputation and not form. I think this is a pick'em match and so the 9/5 we get for Castleford is a decent bet.

Suggest £20 Castleford @ 9/5 with sportingbet.

That price has gone.
The best available to us is 7/4.
Still a bet?

http://www.oddschecker.com/rugby-league/super-league/castleford-v-st-helens/winner
http://www.betfair.com/exchange/rugby-league/market?id=1.109921496&exp=e

Correction.
We have used Unibet.

On

£20 at 2.85.

[BigAdz]

Bazza or any boxing fans....can u help me with an analogy for my Bluff poker column....trying to draw a comparison between boxers and poker players, where the greatest fight/fought everyone and didn't care who they were, read Viktor Blom or Tom Dwan with his challenge for that.

Then there's some who maybe are a bit smarter (that's arguable and not really the point anyway) who build a good career, get the lot financially, maybe will always have a question mark over their all-time greatness because of that, but will have made millions and had a great career anyway, so doubt they care.

Off the top or my head I wanted someone like Rocky Marciano, only unbeaten heavyweight champ ever, tho I must say I know not who he fought, maybe early Tyson before he went loopy, not sure who else.

The second lot, is listing Calzaghe and the Klitchskos a bit churlish (ie are they just not really in an era of great opponents?) Would love to be able to list 2 or 3 of each if anyone can help without the need to research?

Sadly there are not too many modern day fighters who fight everyone there is to fight. Carl Froch would be one example and would definitely deserve to be in that category if he fights Golovkin. Back in the day you had the likes of Sugar Ray Robinson and Roberton Duran. Despite being a massive Calzaghe fan it would be fair to have him in the other category. In fairness to the Klitschko's they have fought everyone there is to fight, it's just that the competition is woeful. I also think they are underrated because of that.

Back in the good old days I would have thought Marvin Hagler and Sugar Ray Leonard were the guys that took everyone on. I remember one brutal match of Haglers against Thomas Hearns that only lasted three rounds and another he lost on points to Sugar Ray Leonard. I'm pretty sure they took on all comers and were probably two of the all time greats. Sugar Ray Leonard even went up to Light Heavyweight and fought a guy called Donny Lalonde. When they weighed in Sugar Ray wore baggy shorts and put weights in the pockets to make him heavier on the scales.

Cant have been that baggy, with weights in his pockets!

[TightEnd]

The fun thing about today's Grand Prix is you won't know the winner until right near the end

The top six cars are on softs and will have to pit after 6-8 laps

From Massa onwards the field will be on mediums and able to go to lap 25 or so before pitting, then use the softs later

On a computer, the two strategies are very close..will depend if the front runners

RedBull must be favourites, practice race pace was immense on high fuel and its a very hot day. Mercedes could have done with cool conditions to save rear deg.

At the prices - speculatively - any of Alonso/Raikkonen at 10-1 e/w (1/5 the place), Rosberg 33-1 e/w, Massa 66/1 e/w are interesting of those who will be going long and then challenging the front guys to pit early and then overtake them - but not sure which one to put up. Which doesn't help.

I have TV, laptop, desktop set up for simultaneous Grand Prix, Wimbledon and TourDeF on another classic sporting day

[Karabiner]

^^^

Really quite pleased I got my round of golf and poker-donation in yesterday so I can keep abreast with this afternoon's action from my armchair.

All I need now is for Arsenal to announce a press-conference.....

[Tonji]

TdF gone insane already!

Spanish attacks isolated Froome, the race gets more barmy day by day.

[Tal]

TdF gone insane already!

Spanish attacks isolated Froome, the race gets more barmy day by day.

Contador playing ringmaster

[Tonji]

TdF gone insane already!

Spanish attacks isolated Froome, the race gets more barmy day by day.

Contador playing ringmaster

Movistar & Valverde creating mayhem.