Ryan Rhodes V Sergio Gabriel Martinez-- MAYBE..

[whicker]

Well, Rhodes has won the eliminator... so, can we see this fight in the new year? I would hope so!

Moreover, its a fight Rhodes would be favourite to win in my opinion.

Fingers crossed it happends!

[crusader]

Why on earth would Rhodes be a favorite?

[whicker]

Why on earth would Rhodes be a favorite?

Sergio's record, for one thing. Look who he has actually fought.

[crusader]

And who has Rhodes beaten exactly? He was beaten by Gary Lockett and was being virtually shutout by the Euro champion, and Martinez is a much more skilled boxer than Moore. I see Rhodes getting widely out boxed. Don't forget what happened in the first 6 rounds of the fight.

[whicker]

Don't forget what happened in the first 6 rounds of the fight.

Yes, but don't forget what such a brilliant stoppage can do for a fighter's confidence.

[Old bones Ian]

I'd like to see Rhodes given a fight against Chavez Jnr, would probably have to go to America for it though

[lefthook82]

sergio has 'beaten' cintron who would wipe the floor with rhodes. Also beat a Bunemaa who knocked out Made in Hell Karmazin.

I hope more popel think he is favourite so that I can lump the money on Sergio

Easy win for Martinez

[Hagler2002]

its a fight Rhodes would be favourite to win in my opinion.

Have you actually seen Martinez fight?

I think you're getting a bit carried away, Sergio would beat Rhodes with ease

[Deserter]

its a fight Rhodes would be favourite to win in my opinion

Well unfortunately you'd be in a minority of one I suspect Whicker. I'd love Rhodes to complete his renaissance and claim a world title, but Martinez would be too big an ask. He's a class, class fighter.

[Autobarn]

i think this wold be more like rhodes v otis grant. he's earned his chance. hoepfulyl he actually gets in in the next 2 years.

[hitman_hatton1]

Well, Rhodes has won the eliminator... so, can we see this fight in the new year? I would hope so!

Moreover, its a fight Rhodes would be favourite to win in my opinion.

Fingers crossed it happends!

no way.

martinez would be a fairly big favourite with most judges.

credit to rhodes for turning it all around.

and improving his defence in a big way.

but he's not good enough for a fighter like martinez.

[leforge]

Who promoting Rhodes?

[el_grande_mauro_mina]

In Feburary 2002 - I was at the FAB stadium in Buenos Aires to watch Sergio Martinez top the bill on an excellent card and I thought to myself at the time 'this guy can fight'

When he was brought over to fight DG erm Richard Williams As much as I rated Williams at the time - I knew Martinez would be too much for him and said so on here - but the posts from 2003 have been wiped out!

If Moore would have won last night, he would have deserved his chance as does Ryan today - they are both nice fellers and good fighters but to beat Martinez you need a bit more I think. But I am sure Ryan will accquit himself well when he does fight Sergio Martinez! Anyone for a trip to Luna Park in Buenos Aires?

[iwz678]

Who promoting Rhodes?

I was wondering the same coz I knew he was with Hayemaker and his trainer is Dave Coldwell. But last night Dean Powell was also in his corner and he's allegedly's main man.

[alexpaterson]

Judging on that performance I dont think he is world class he fought a good gameplan but was to easy to hit Martinez would beat him imo

[twenty six]

Here we go again - more negativity about Rhodes.
Posters who thought before Friday that Jamie only had to turn up to be crowned World Champ - but the man who beat the man ain't got a prayer.
Some scoffed on here when it was posted that the Martinez camp has approached the Rhodes camp around the time this fight was made.
100% true.
Let's see what the remainder of this year brings.
Just to clearify, Rhodes is a free agent Promotionally, and Wazza is his joint Manager.

[Hagler2002]

Here we go again - more negativity about Rhodes.

Not really, people are just posting there opinions based on the fact that Martinez is a very good champion.

[twenty six]

..... but a Champ that would get beaten by Mooresy ?
You get my point ?

[Datsue]

..... but a Champ that would get beaten by Mooresy ?
You get my point ?

Calm down mate. It's not negativity about Rhodes -- exactly the opposite, in fact. You yourself must know -- having been here a while -- that it's 'cos Jamie (lovely fella, good boxer & a class act btw) is one of those "fan favourite" fighters massively over-rated by the boxrec massive.

For the record, I think SG Martinez would beat Ryan, & he'd do the same to Mooresy too.

[Hagler2002]

..... but a Champ that would get beaten by Mooresy ?
You get my point ?

Well I've never said or read it on here, even before Fridays fight I thought Martinez would beat both of them handily.

[el_grande_mauro_mina]

..... but a Champ that would get beaten by Mooresy ?
You get my point ?

Who said that? They should be banned from posting forthwith...

I had Ryan to beat Jamie Moore - Moore's style suited Ryan but Martinez is probably the worst
style for Ryan to face.

[Deserter]

..... but a Champ that would get beaten by Mooresy ?
You get my point ?

Well I've never said or read it on here, even before Fridays fight I thought Martinez would beat both of them handily.

Agree completely. Have a look at my posts elsewhere Twenty Six and I've championed Rhodes every step of the way, but have always said Martinez would have too much for either him or Moore.

[DG.]

In Feburary 2002 - I was at the FAB stadium in Buenos Aires to watch Sergio Martinez top the bill on an excellent card and I thought to myself at the time 'this guy can fight'

When he was brought over to fight DG erm Richard Williams As much as I rated Williams at the time - I knew Martinez would be too much for him and said so on here - but the posts from 2003 have been wiped out!

If Moore would have won last night, he would have deserved his chance as does Ryan today - they are both nice fellers and good fighters but to beat Martinez you need a bit more I think. But I am sure Ryan will accquit himself well when he does fight Sergio Martinez! Anyone for a trip to Luna Park in Buenos Aires?

shut your pie hole,wignorant. RW is a friend from the badlands of SW London so I support him as you would support elton john and the village people.



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Martinez is class and his style is wrong for Ryan Rhodes.

[el_grande_mauro_mina]

shut your pie hole,wignorant. RW is a friend from the badlands of SW London so I support him as you would support elton john and the village people.



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[DG.]

..... but a Champ that would get beaten by Mooresy ?
You get my point ?

It's about styles. Pressure is the way to beat Martinez. Margarito showed that. Purely styles.