Should this be Brodie's next opponent?

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 05 Jul 2004, 14:55

Read quite a revealing interview with new WBA titlist Chris John at Fightnews.com - Sounds like and honest chap, but doesn't seem to be confident about his standing.

He's is possibly the most overlooked champion in the game, people forget about him - Any victory over Oscar Leon is a sign of world class, but I don't doubt Brodie isn't that - I think Nicky Cook should be watching him closely aswell.

Or maybe Harrison should fight him in a unification.

Heres the interview.

http://www.fightnews.com/pamungkas19.htm

Record.

http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=078475

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 05 Jul 2004, 14:59

I'm not sure how much Brodie has left, he has had a lot of tought fights.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 05 Jul 2004, 15:12

True Joe, But Brodie seems determined to come back - he might aswell give it one proper go if this is the case. It would appear that John might be the weakest of the champions, so the best option for Michael (or Nicky Cook).

The interview reminded me of when Robin Reid first won the WBC title, he realised that the title had come a bitt too early for him and that he wasn't ready for the big boys in the devision. He was always honest enough to admit that when pressed by sky.

glittermonkey · Post by **glittermonkey** » 05 Jul 2004, 17:26

If Brodie comes back i'd like to see him, just for once, in a nice comfortable fight. European standard at most, that way if he has anything left in the tank, he'll win fairly easily, but if he has nothing left he won't recive too much of a battering. At his age he can still afford a tune up fight.

I'm not sure i'd want him in against John though. I get the impression, from that interview, that he is the quietly confident sort. The last thing i want to see is Brodie in with a young, hungry, confident fighter, without getting a chance to see what he has left.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 05 Jul 2004, 19:55

Glittermonkey, that is proabably the best suggestion. I think most people will be surprised with how much Brodie has left in him - but he needs a fight or two just to sharpen him up and as confidence boosters - without the mental and physical torture that training for a major fight would bring.

However, I disagree with your analysis of John's personal. I get the impression that he doesn't fancy it against the big guys because he knows he aint up to it yet. I don't think you'd be hearing Scott Harrison talk like that.

Also, what I find intriguing is that he is apparently build like a match stick (known as the "Thin Man") and only stands at 5 foot 5. Brodie is a small featherweight also, so this would be to his advantage (which he hasn't got facing the 3 regonised champions).

rhettmoir · Post by **rhettmoir** » 07 Jul 2004, 10:27

Hi all, been a boxing fan all my life and have been looking at the site for about a year, just decided to start posting.

I think it's amazing that Broadie isn't bigger news in Manchester. He has a great story of a local lad done good, old trainer who's stuck by him and has only gone after a worthwhile championship. But most importantly he's always in a tear up.
It's incredible that Hatton sells out the MEN whoever he fights yet when Broadie fought for the WBC title it was virually empty.
Maybe Fwank Warren is doing something right?

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 07 Jul 2004, 10:35

The reason is I would venture to say, is that Hatton has been sold as a Man City fan from day one, and that, my friend is clever marketing.

Hmm, could this be extremebox in a new guise. Strange that someone would be coming on here for a year and just decide to post?

J · Post by J » 07 Jul 2004, 10:38

NAH FAR TOO POLITE.

knockout · Post by **knockout** » 07 Jul 2004, 10:38

jamesmcdonnell wrote:The reason is I would venture to say, is that Hatton has been sold as a Man City fan from day one, and that, my friend is clever marketing.

Hmm, could this be extremebox in a new guise. Strange that someone would be coming on here for a year and just decide to post?

its a clever marketing plan but risky if the hooligan element get involved and hatton gets sparked

J · Post by J » 07 Jul 2004, 10:40

I must admit there is a general football like atmosphere in there (the MEN) except even more intense.

knockout artist · Post by **knockout artist** » 07 Jul 2004, 10:49

rhettmoir wrote:Hi all, been a boxing fan all my life and have been looking at the site for about a year, just decided to start posting.

I think it's amazing that Broadie isn't bigger news in Manchester. He has a great story of a local lad done good, old trainer who's stuck by him and has only gone after a worthwhile championship. But most importantly he's always in a tear up.
It's incredible that Hatton sells out the MEN whoever he fights yet when Broadie fought for the WBC title it was virually empty.
Maybe Fwank Warren is doing something right?

From a business point of view I'd have to say Warren is doing a GREAT Job with Hatton.

He is getting him big purses for relatively low risk fights. I'd reckon that, by taking risk into account, Hatton is the best paid 140lbder in the world.

Warren is making a profit on the shows too, so its an all round winner. Particularly when you consider that Hatton is beamed to the Public only on SKY.

On the other hand I think Warren may be overly sensitive to criticism and reluctant to put Hatton in tough fights.

Mind you, from a business point of view who could blame him?

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 07 Jul 2004, 10:52

I must say I went to see Hatton v Pendleton, which was on the same day as the Man Utd v Man City derby, and there was a leery beery atmosphere which was a little disturbing, not a good time for a bit of coky cockney banter.

knockout artist · Post by **knockout artist** » 07 Jul 2004, 10:57

jamesmcdonnell wrote:I must say I went to see Hatton v Pendleton, which was on the same day as the Man Utd v Man City derby, and there was a leery beery atmosphere which was a little disturbing, not a good time for a bit of coky cockney banter.

Yeah, I wouldnt fancy going up there.

I've been to most towns in the UK. I found Brummies really friendly decent people, Scousers a good laugh, Glasweigans the same, Leeds freindly enough, but Mancs I found aloof, rude and arrogant.

I think they are anti-London.

J · Post by J » 07 Jul 2004, 11:07

To be honest mate it was semi final fa cup weekend so we didnt go out and aboutr there was no need like Ive said before (sorry to bore ya) there was a meembers and residents club, as music dancing and plenty of eye candy in the hotel. Hotel Rosetti if anyone does go, book it up great place.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 07 Jul 2004, 11:18

knockout artist wrote:
jamesmcdonnell wrote:I must say I went to see Hatton v Pendleton, which was on the same day as the Man Utd v Man City derby, and there was a leery beery atmosphere which was a little disturbing, not a good time for a bit of coky cockney banter.
Yeah, I wouldnt fancy going up there.

I've been to most towns in the UK. I found Brummies really friendly decent people, Scousers a good laugh, Glasweigans the same, Leeds freindly enough, but Mancs I found aloof, rude and arrogant.

I think they are anti-London.

I think there is more of a competitive nature between Manchester and London, some Mancs feel they have to prove a point, though certainly not all, but what they don't realise is that most people from London don't really give a toss where anyone comes from.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 07 Jul 2004, 11:54

Ian Darke and Bob Mee nearly got beat up in Manchester after a Hatton show. Both had to run for their lives.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 07 Jul 2004, 11:56

Christ, really? How come, what happened?

I have noticed that most seasoned boxing press, don't really move from the press cordon during fights until well after the fight is over. I never see anyone from the press in the bar when I nip out between fights for a quick drink and a fag. I've always assumed this is because they like to keep their distance from the undesirable beered up element in the crowd, which let's face it, is usually fairly significant at a boxing promotion.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 07 Jul 2004, 11:58

They they were walking back to their hotel when it happened. Apparently, they nearly got Bob on the floor. Must have been scary. We all know what these scum do when they get you down.

DavidPayne · Post by **DavidPayne** » 07 Jul 2004, 12:00

Cuddly old Bob Mee? Can't imagine he's upset anyone can you?

Darkie I could believe, though he tends to tow the line largely, he's hardly in your face controversial either.

Chris the fighter · Post by **Chris the fighter** » 07 Jul 2004, 12:00

Chris John is not the real champion of the WBA he is the "regular" champion while Juan Marquez is the super champion if John "Unified" with a champion I guess he would be a super champion as well while Marquez would be updated as the super super champion. All for more sanctioning fees for the WBA, greedy bastards. So the only champion from the WBA I would recognise would be Marquez its way too confusing but thata how I see it.