Ryan Rhodes vs Vincent Vuma - WBC International title

[Horse]

I dont know if people know this or not, but apparently Ryan Rhodes has withdrawn from this contest. Does anyone know why?

WBC INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

SUPER-WELTERWEIGHT

RYAN RHODES V VINCENT VUMA

Ryan Rhodes has withdrawn from this contest.

http://www.bbbofc.com/notices.php

[beagleboy]

First Bradley Pryce
Now Vincent Vuma
Where's twentysix when you need her

[twenty six]

Well if you'd bothered to attend the Hayemaker press conference, or read the link in the previous thread you'd know the answer.
Vuma was offered twice the purse that was anticipated for this fight.
He turned it down.
The WBC suspended the purse bids, and were seeking an explanation from Vuma for his reason for rejecting the offer.
He chose to defend his South African LM title instead of defending the International title and therefore has remained inactive in defence of this belt since the Thompson fight.
As I understand it, the WBC are considering stripping him of the title, and if they do, then Rhodes will be in pole position to fight for the vacant title.
Go to the pod cast link in the previous thread to listen to Adam Booth's comments.
Beagle - keep barking. Yet again up the wrong tree, Ladyboy.

[twenty six]

Given my obvious allegiance, if anyone doubts the validity of my post, ask Rhino 222 who was at the press conference with his lad.

[Wales]

I heard there was never a TV date...

[twenty six]

Well it wasn't a headliner, it was on the undercard 15-11-08 Haye v TBA.
Setanta live.
Subject to result next Saturday Rhodes will still be on.

[Wales]

Wouldve been good although I fancy Ryan wouldve outboxed Vuma quite handily if im honest.

[twenty six]

All is not lost, mate.
There may be further talks after the 20th.

[Wales]

Be good to have a beer in the O2 if thats the case

[twenty six]

Wales,
Might take you up on that.
Rhodes is on the bill.
I expect there'll be an announcement in the next week or so.

[Wales]

Sound, I'll be there with Emerson. Look forward to it.

[rhino222]

The 'International' titles were quite a favourite over here for a while, but with the emergence of the WBU titles , they seem to have been dropped a bit by the main promoters.

The WBC International titles do help in getting world title shots , as the 'World Champion' can make a voluntary defence against the holder of the International title.

i think that the wbc international belt holderautomatically gets a top 15 wbc ranking, thereforeputting you in with a big chance for a shot at the green belt, i think this is hayemaker promotions and rhodes' ambition.

[twenty six]

Just to confirm, if anyone didn't know, that Vuma v Rhodes is definitely on for the WBC International title, 15-11-08, as chief support to the Haye v Barrett fight.