Dodson out

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 26 May 2004, 10:01

Witter vs. Battaglia confirmed, Dodson out of Froch clash
26 May 2004
It has been confirmed that Junior Witter will co-feature on the June 2nd Hennessy Sports ‘home II’ event at the Nottingham Arena alongside Commonwealth champion Carl Froch, who will now face a different challenge following the unfortunate withdrawal of original opponent Tony Dodson.

Photo by: Action Images

The British champion suffered damaged vertebrae in a car crash on Tuesday night near his family home in Garston. Thankfully he is expected to make a full recovery.

“Obviously I am very disappointed, but my first thoughts are obviously for Dodson’s well-being,” said Froch on hearing the news.

A suitable replacement opponent will be found for the 26-year-old Commonwealth champion to allow him to still compete in front of his hometown fans.

On a night of old school boxing the Nottingham faithful will also have the opportunity to get behind another of Britain’s brightest talents in Junior Witter

The Ingle trained switch-hitter meets Salvatore Battaglia in a mouth-watering clash for the vacant European light welterweight title.

The two have history. Witter was due to have got this long overdue marquee title shot with notice in his hometown of Bradford back in April, only for Battaglia to withdraw minutes before the weigh-in with Gastroenteritis.

The Italian will travel again to Britain to take up the challenge. The national champion may wish he had stayed at home.

“I am going to be taking a whole lot of frustration out on Battaglia,” vowed Junior, who is in no doubt about the magnitude of this fight.

“Despite the fact that I have already proved myself the best in Europe, I want that title more than ever now.

“It will provide me with the perfect platform from which to launch an attack on the world stage.

“As will beating somebody of the calibre of Battaglia.

“He is the Italian national champion, has fought in 12 title fights and only lost twice.

“One of those defeats came last year when he travelled to the highly talented Oktay Urkal’s backyard and only narrowly missed out by split decision.

“That is as good as a win in my books.

“He is a top-class operator and is going to be in good shape; we have both been training hard for this fight for months with just that small interruption in April.

“It’s going to be explosive, but I am going to come through – and in style.

“This is about taking the next step towards genuine world honours and as I have said before, flying the flag for Britain.”

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 26 May 2004, 10:05

Another Hennessy card falls apart at the last minute. There's a long line of this happening with this, eh, promoter. I hesitate at the word. But the word incompetence does spring to mind.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 26 May 2004, 10:15

Oh for fucks sake! Not again!

This is a bastard bloody joke. fornicate Froch v Dodson, I'm sick of waiting for this fight.

What is it about this year, HOW MANY fornicating FIGHTS HAVE FALLEN THROUGH THIS YEAR!!

Graaaaaaahhhh!!

J · Post by J » 26 May 2004, 10:16

bit harsh Bennie mate cant allow for a car crash surely? unless you know something we dont?

Kilburn · Post by **Kilburn** » 26 May 2004, 10:17

I don't think the human space-hopper has taken it too well guys.

J · Post by J » 26 May 2004, 10:17

it is a guttner though was looking forward to that.

Poor James he is probably bouncing around the office like the welsh witch out of chorlton and wheelies

"ooooh i hate that draaaagon"

Southpaw Stylist · Post by **Southpaw Stylist** » 26 May 2004, 10:32

One pull-out can be defended, but two.......

Kilburn · Post by **Kilburn** » 26 May 2004, 10:33

Yeah but a car crash Southpaw?

Southpaw Stylist · Post by **Southpaw Stylist** » 26 May 2004, 10:34

Fair enough.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 26 May 2004, 10:36

A damaged vertebrae sounds fancy. But it could mean as little as a bruise or a sprain.

Matchfixer · Post by **Matchfixer** » 26 May 2004, 11:02

bennie wrote:A damaged vertebrae sounds fancy. But it could mean as little as a bruise or a sprain.

After crashing a car it could be just a mild twinge

Matchfixer · Post by **Matchfixer** » 26 May 2004, 11:03

So who will they bring in now for my favourite cartoon character?

J · Post by J » 26 May 2004, 11:36

pehgaps it will bre the witch of chorlton and the wheelies, that talking book has a nasty clap when he closes you know and the telescope can extend under the cobras lazy lead hand to jab him repeatedly in the ribs.

jeez i had a strange childhood

Loynesy · Post by **Loynesy** » 26 May 2004, 11:41

As I have stated elsewhere, I would have thought Erik Teymour would be perfect.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 26 May 2004, 11:43

Allo little old laaadee.....

I used to love that show, the animation was excellent, those little witch hat type things which used to sink into the ground and re-appear elsewhere.

I've calmed down now. This is the second time I've prepared a preview of Froch v Dodson only to have to bin it!

J · Post by J » 26 May 2004, 11:45

yeah ....
"chorlton was a happiness dragon
"do you want to dance little old lady"

prunella "aaaaaoooo i haaaaaaaaaaaaaaate that draaaaaagon"

Sad but true I think theres a video of it floating around my house somehwere as I carried on about it so much once, someone bought it for me, honest honest

ill leave it alone now

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 26 May 2004, 11:48

I'd love to get a video of it.

That and Trap Door, Mysterious Cities of Gold, and Ulysses 31.

glittermonkey · Post by **glittermonkey** » 26 May 2004, 11:52

jamesmcdonnell wrote:I'd love to get a video of it.

That and Trap Door, Mysterious Cities of Gold, and Ulysses 31.

Have we not had this dicussion before? Still noone has told me what happened in the end of Jayce and the wheeled warriors. And what the hell was that giant flying fish about?

Trap door. What a classic. Don't you open that trap doooooor, cause there's something down there.

J · Post by J » 26 May 2004, 11:54

we probably did mate, jamie and his magic torch.

that was shit wasnt it.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 26 May 2004, 12:00

FECK FECK AND DOUBLE FECK!

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 26 May 2004, 12:02

J wrote:we probably did mate, jamie and his magic torch.

that was shit wasnt it.

Cheers mate I know have that feckin theme tune running through my head.

J · Post by J » 26 May 2004, 12:06

sorry pal......"wordsworth wordsworth faster and faster" etc etc

Kilburn · Post by **Kilburn** » 26 May 2004, 12:10

glittermonkey wrote:Trap door. What a classic. Don't you open that trap doooooor, cause there's something down there.

I hate to nit pick glitter but wasn't it "stay away from" that trap door?

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 26 May 2004, 12:18

Kilburn wrote:
glittermonkey wrote:Trap door. What a classic. Don't you open that trap doooooor, cause there's something down there.
I hate to nit pick glitter but wasn't it "stay away from" that trap door?

Think it said both in different verses

"Don't open that trap door, your a fool if you dare"

Top TV.

J · Post by J » 26 May 2004, 12:20

marvelous 70 childrens tv, impressive knowelge fellas, if only i knew as much about boxing