Thanks Gurkan.

[paul c]

I just want to publically thank Gurkan for making this last Boxing world title show one of the best ever I have shot at from both a behind the scene perspective and out front by the boxing ring I'm glad I finally got to shoot such a major Australian sporting event. It's not often we get to see a world title in Boxing here in Aus. I'm still surprised that it wasn't held in the U.S.
I so hope I can get similar sort of access for the Kings Cup in Thailand.
Ozkan knew how much it meant to a sports photographer, espescially when you are a freelancer without ties to major agencies. Gurkan went out his way to make sure I'd get a chance to be ringside. I really appreciate it, as it's certainly going to add a lot more prestige to my current sports Portfolio.

Once Ian Sly and myself were in the venue, all the photographers and journo's had already taken up the front row area. Unless the promoter asked someone to vacate a spot, it's usually first in best dressed. So for a bit it looked like we would be moving around the ring and trying to grab shots from behind the front row global photo agency guys. Ozkan saw our situation, and walked us both right around the ring, and asked them politely if they could make room for us. Even approaching the shooters from 'Agence France Press' , ' AAP, 'Reuters' Getty' etc untill he finally found a spot where we could bunch in.

So, thanks Man, you're a top bloke.
Pay no attention to the haters.



Edited by - paul c on 05 Sep 2003 14:56:37

[krama]

It is this side of Ozkan hat all the bagers dont see - good on you Ozkan, you're a true champ in every way - the way I see it - the knockers should be fuel to your fire - always remember, you know you have made it when you get ****bagged for your achievements

to all the knockers, thanks for acknowledging that Ozkan has finally made it into the big league - somewhere were Supakik and cyb5 will NEVER be

[sniffa]

Krama Quote "to all the knockers, thanks for acknowledging that Ozkan has finally made it into the big league - somewhere were Supakik and cyb5 will NEVER be
And you might'nt be either..just cause some ppl dont think the sun shines outta Gurkans ASS does not mean they are sh*t in real life
and where are you in your illustreus carrer krama ???

Thats MY oppinion..TUFF if it makes u CRY

[cyb5]

yeah excatly...


i dont hate him !


i just dont worshipt he groudn he walks on..
i like hallford better simple..

as ia have said many times before i think it wOuld be A GREAT match up with these two.
and if gurkan won he would get my respect !

[Servant1]

U tell them sniffa!!!!

[Slyman]

Yep, thanks Gurkan and also thanks to you to Paul.
For the opportunity to get there. Much appreciated.

There was no elbow room with all those photographers man!
I think I got a couple of shots - will be up soon.

thanks again Paul, Gurkan.

[krama]

I dont think the sun shines out of Ozkans rear end let me assure you - cyb5 - I dont worship the ground he walks on either
I have great respect for both Hallford and Ozkan - it just gives me the s h i t s whe true champs get s h i t bagged for no reason

by the way - I never had aspirations to be a champ kickboxer - I love the sport - grew up in the tough side of SE burbs in Melb - have proven many times can more than do damage against multiple idiots in street fights

I am a qualified finance professional who is at the top of the tree at age 33 - and a succesful property investor/developer - and I never judge anyone for the occupation they choose - as long as they enjoy doing it -