Ryan Rhodes vs. Gary Woolcombe

ferroz · Post by **ferroz** » 17 Apr 2008, 23:36

Hey guys I don't know much about these two fighters so I thought it would be much better to ask you guys who would win between these two fighters. Thank you.

STP · Post by **STP** » 18 Apr 2008, 01:06

Man, Rhodes still about?

I always hear about him getting cut to pieces in pub brawls and shit in Sheffield

Anyway, Rhodes used to be the shit, man. But it never quite happened for the kid.

dondada · Post by **dondada** » 18 Apr 2008, 03:12

STP wrote:I always hear about him get cut to pieces in pub brawls and shit in Sheffield.

'Always'? Go on, tell me more.

I remember ONCE someone complete coward smashed a champagne bottle over his head in an unprovoked attack which kept Ryan out of the ring for ages.

He does have his technical faults and will have to believe in himself more than he did against Lockett but he's hitting harder than ever and I think he has it in him to win.

STP · Post by **STP** » 18 Apr 2008, 03:20

It takes courage to bottle anyone, especially from behind. I respect the guy who did it.

dondada · Post by **dondada** » 18 Apr 2008, 03:37

STP wrote:It takes courage to bottle anyone, especially from behind. I respect the guy who did it.

If you want me to introduce you to Ryan so you can pass on your good wishes in person, let me know.

Greg Nicholas · Post by **Greg Nicholas** » 18 Apr 2008, 04:47

jackthehat wrote:that STP fella is an idiot

agreed..!

ferroz · Post by **ferroz** » 18 Apr 2008, 07:44

but guys tell me who wins. I don't know much about up and coming british fighters and I would like to learn more.

el_grande_mauro_mina · Post by **el_grande_mauro_mina** » 18 Apr 2008, 07:48

I like Ryan Rhodes - a nice guy and nothing like his 'spice boy' persona.

He is going to flatten Woolocombe!

Kilburn · Post by **Kilburn** » 18 Apr 2008, 07:53

I think it's hard to pick this fight, I don't see either really hurting the other. Maybe Woolcombe will edge it with workrate.

Wrists · Post by **Wrists** » 18 Apr 2008, 08:20

Rhodes does not strike me as the fighting in pubs type.

Don't know much about Woolcombe but Rhodes chin still has question marks so you couldn't really fancy him strongly at this level against anyone.

Hope I am wrong - Rhodes is one the nice guys in boxing.

Ian Mc - is he still mates with Naz??

Regards

Wrists (Kevin)

emma · Post by **emma** » 18 Apr 2008, 08:27

Wrists wrote:Rhodes does not strike me as the fighting in pubs type.

Don't know much about Woolcombe but Rhodes chin still has question marks so you couldn't really fancy him strongly at this level against anyone.

Hope I am wrong - Rhodes is one the nice guys in boxing.

Ian Mc - is he still mates with Naz??

Regards

Wrists (Kevin)

yes according to a article I read he speaks to him now and again on the phone. And told Coldwell he might go to the fight.

Twinkle Toes · Post by **Twinkle Toes** » 18 Apr 2008, 09:04

Rhodes should win this quite comfortably.

dondada · Post by **dondada** » 18 Apr 2008, 10:07

emma wrote:
Wrists wrote:Rhodes does not strike me as the fighting in pubs type.

Don't know much about Woolcombe but Rhodes chin still has question marks so you couldn't really fancy him strongly at this level against anyone.

Hope I am wrong - Rhodes is one the nice guys in boxing.

Ian Mc - is he still mates with Naz??

Regards

Wrists (Kevin)
yes according to a article I read he speaks to him now and again on the phone. And told Coldwell he might go to the fight.

When did you become Ian Mc?

The article you read was presumably James Howard's interview with Ryan over at BBN.

Looking forward to tonight - word from the weigh in is that Rhodes looks very big at the weight.

beagleboy · Post by **beagleboy** » 18 Apr 2008, 10:08

Rhodes has unfortunately been "bottled" on two occasions whilst out socialising.
Easy win for him tonight KO R3

m1kee50 · Post by **m1kee50** » 18 Apr 2008, 10:25

Wrists wrote:Rhodes does not strike me as the fighting in pubs type.

Don't know much about Woolcombe but Rhodes chin still has question marks so you couldn't really fancy him strongly at this level against anyone.

Hope I am wrong - Rhodes is one the nice guys in boxing.

Ian Mc - is he still mates with Naz??

Regards

Wrists (Kevin)

IMO Woolcombe doesnt hit hard enough to Bother Rhodes

Rhodes by stoppage between 7th and 10th rounds

theguru · Post by **theguru** » 18 Apr 2008, 13:55

STP wrote:It takes courage to bottle anyone, especially from behind. I respect the guy who did it.

Idiot!!!! STP is that an Acronym for Stupid Thick Pillock.

I think we have to lay the glass chin bit to rest,after all Lockett can punch and he failed to make an impression,in fact Rhodes had him in more trouble.

Matthews had something like 19 kos from 21 fights, and Ryan was stopped on his feet against Blundell (lots of personal issues going on at the time I beleive).But be fair to him he carried on when a lot more prospects packed in at the first defeat.
Rhodes wins this one inside the distance.

hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 18 Apr 2008, 14:23

i've got a feeling woolcombe may pull this off.

it's been a long time since rhodes has been here.

tv headliner, british title and all that.

n1ebf · Post by **n1ebf** » 18 Apr 2008, 15:29

MatthewS wrote:
Wrists wrote:Rhodes does not strike me as the fighting in pubs type.

Don't know much about Woolcombe but Rhodes chin still has question marks so you couldn't really fancy him strongly at this level against anyone.

Hope I am wrong - Rhodes is one the nice guys in boxing.

Ian Mc - is he still mates with Naz??

Regards

Wrists (Kevin)
IMO Woolcombe doesnt hit hard enough to Bother Rhodes

Rhodes by stoppage between 7th and 10th rounds

i wouldn't be all that hasty to write Woolcombe's power off, think it was Rushton he blitzed only 6 months ago it seems...........the fact Danny Reynolds did the same job a fortnight ago in just a round doesn't take any away from Woolcombe IMO.

plus I'm sure he's rolled over a few before that, before he came good n proper unstuck versus Andrew Facey in a shock.

3 months ago I was leaning very heavily to Woolcombe........now though I'm kind of...like the bookies.....favouring Rhodes. I don't think Rhodes having boxed for a world title ?? (Otis Grant) would be buggering about in a boxing ring at 30 odd unless he a) was taking it very seriously and b) didn't think he could still win the Brit title.

Having remembered only 12 months ago he blitzed Buchannan in a round I think he will come out blazing and try to intimidate Woolcombe. Although Woolcombe can definitely fight a bit I'm positive he doesn't possess the same SKILL and possibly POWER as Rhodes who I expect to have the CLASSIER COMBOS early on. It might just be enough to stop Woolcombe who let's face it is FAR more used to dishing it out than he is to taking it............and as hinted at above I'm fairly confident that Ryan will be fit enough to box 12 rounds otherwise I really don't think he'd be in there.

It really comes down to this.......can Woolcombe get his own game going without being knocked out of his stride and getting desperate, he will NEED to be able to hold a couple of good shots at least and to maintain concentration. I'm not sure he's experienced enough to do either.

So as much as I enjoyed a ruck a few weeks ago with twentysix I am here and now performing a U-turn.

I think Rhodes will win on points and there is a distinct possibility he might get Woolcombe out of there inside 4 rounds.

Maelstrom · Post by **Maelstrom** » 18 Apr 2008, 15:53

Twinkle Toes wrote:Rhodes should win this quite comfortably.

I make you right Twinkle. Can't see how anyone is giving Woolcombe a chance......

TerribleTerry · Post by **TerribleTerry** » 18 Apr 2008, 15:55

I hope Rhodes can do it - he looked superb on his record breaking run to the Lonsdale belt all those years ago.

Always enjoyed his fights - that vulnerability keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Never really be sold on 'Hot Stuff'

C'mon Spice Boy!

Kilburn · Post by **Kilburn** » 18 Apr 2008, 15:58

I'm rooting for Rhodes, good to see some are picking him. Still have to go with Woolcombe though.

HairyBoxe24 · Post by **HairyBoxe24** » 18 Apr 2008, 15:58

Gotta be Rhodes for me too, just wacked some money on him aswell for little added interest

Hagler2002 · Post by **Hagler2002** » 18 Apr 2008, 16:02

I have gone in large on Rhodes tonight, if this goes títs up its bread and butter and relying on 'The Goods' tips to pay for the daughters shoes.

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 18 Apr 2008, 16:17

Stay out the pub for a week and you can afford her he whole wardrobe

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 19 Apr 2008, 03:53

I didn't manage to see the fight ut i picked round 9 on the preciction thingy so i'm well happy

McDermott got rid of Pele in quick fashion as well.