Brodie-Chi II

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 11 Apr 2004, 08:39

Apologies if this has been covered in another thread already (can't find one) but what did we all make of the fight, pretty predictable stuff right? Chi is a big Featherweight and a monster who keeps marching forward and banging away, Brodie i felt was never going to have enough to beat him. Brodie should go and look to win a fringe world title because he will only decline from now on, his chin and swelling problems can only get worse. Chi will be avoided still but i am sure he could give any of the top ten a good fight. Chi-Pacquiao would be a war!

ArtOfWar · Post by **ArtOfWar** » 11 Apr 2004, 10:01

Chi definitely looked much bigger and stronger. The best thing he did was assert himself as soon as the fight started. He jumped on Brodie, and Brodie never really got into the fight. Before the fight SKY showed some interview clips where Brodie and his trainer said he needed to use lateral movement, and stay away from the ropes. Well Brodie did exactly what he wasn't supposed to do, he didn't use enough movement, and he got pushed back against the ropes. He just wasn't at the races really, Chi was on top from the get go. Chi reminds me of Mayorga, although he's a little more disciplined with less power. Chi can definitely be outboxed, Brodie just wasn't strong enough to keep him at bay.

mrbassie · Post by **mrbassie** » 11 Apr 2004, 10:21

Valient effort from Brodie, he had a try. Chi looked much bigger than he did in the first one, did a much better job of protecting his body too.
I think Brodie looked a little flat, maybe the last fight was one hard one too many.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 11 Apr 2004, 10:38

BOLLOCKS19842003 wrote:Chi definitely looked much bigger and stronger. .

Chi looked liked a Super-Feather or even Lightweight next to Brodie.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 12 Apr 2004, 07:01

What's next for both fighters then? Chi is knocking on a bit so a super fight has to be around the corner for him surely, let's see if his promoters can deliver. As for Brodie i am not certain where he will end up, on this display i am sure even an unfit Naz would spark him but i doubt that fight will be made now, Brodie-Harrison will be a good fight if it is made although Harrison must surely be favourite.

Priff · Post by **Priff** » 13 Apr 2004, 08:17

The quick conclusion of the Brodie/Chi fight allowed Sky to show the extraordinary Jones/Rhodes fight. What a final round!

Darkes "Oh dear, Rhodes is fighting with his face a bit", line was straight out of the top drawer. Rhodes went beserk.

I imagine he'll be kicking himself most of this week.

Kilburn · Post by **Kilburn** » 13 Apr 2004, 08:26

You're not wrong Priff, what an action packed round. Tell you what Jones is a lot better than he used to be, he's really slamming home his punches now.

Rhodes just bloody lost it, what a shame for him. Thought the look on his face in the corner afterwards was quite comical, like "What a balls up.."

kevo · Post by **kevo** » 13 Apr 2004, 08:31

Know what you mean about Jones, his punches seem to have a bit more snap to them. I think it's down to a change of trainer. He used to be based in Speke (Liverpool), but i've heard he's now trianed by Brodies trainer.

Lickszz · Post by **Lickszz** » 13 Apr 2004, 09:15

[quote="Priff"]The quick conclusion of the Brodie/Chi fight allowed Sky to show the extraordinary Jones/Rhodes fight. What a final round!

Darkes "Oh dear, Rhodes is fighting with his face a bit", line was straight out of the top drawer. Rhodes went beserk.

I imagine he'll be kicking himself most of this week.[/quote]

Yep, Rhodes was doing very well until he caught Jones then he stopped thinking and went all out.