Elcock destroys Rhodes in one

steve richards · Post by **steve richards** » 08 Apr 2005, 06:04

Wayne Elcock destroyed Darren Rhodes in one round in his first fight in front of his home fans, Wayne caught Rhodes with a short left, then after Rhodes took a count Elcock set about smashing Rhodes against the ropes before stepping back and catching Rhodes with some devastating shots, I have watched Wayne many times before and i have to say since he decided not to sign a new contract with Maloney he boxing has improved, on the form yesterday he will give any middleweight in Europe problems.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 08 Apr 2005, 06:26

That is an impressive win, I know he is a light middle - but has anyone done that to Rhodes.

Welcome back, Wayne.

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 08 Apr 2005, 06:28

Nice to see Wayne back, he is a nice boxer with good power, will always be questions over his chin after his 1 round loss though.

Would be nice to see him get in a position to challenge Dann for the British title.

steve richards · Post by **steve richards** » 08 Apr 2005, 06:56

topper123 wrote:Nice to see Wayne back, he is a nice boxer with good power, will always be questions over his chin after his 1 round loss though.

Would be nice to see him get in a position to challenge Dann for the British title.

His chin is sound enough, he'd never been down as an amature or a pro before, Murphy caught him on the temple end of story, i hope a return fight will be on with Murphy.

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 08 Apr 2005, 07:14

steve richards wrote:
topper123 wrote:Nice to see Wayne back, he is a nice boxer with good power, will always be questions over his chin after his 1 round loss though.

Would be nice to see him get in a position to challenge Dann for the British title.
His chin is sound enough, he'd never been down as an amature or a pro before, Murphy caught him on the temple end of story, i hope a return fight will be on with Murphy.

I could see him handling Murphy quite easily, Murphy hangs his chin way up in the air, and it would help Wayne to get rid of any mental hangups over his loss.

steve richards · Post by **steve richards** » 08 Apr 2005, 07:18

stujones wrote:That is an impressive win, I know he is a light middle - but has anyone done that to Rhodes.

Welcome back, Wayne.

Rhodes weighed in heavier than Elcock at 11st 6 1/2 Elcock was 11st 4 1/2.

Chambers2 · Post by **Chambers2** » 08 Apr 2005, 10:57

Elcock looked very sharp last night. He's definately going to be a force on the British and European stage IMO, especially if he's improved his power.

There was a really good atmosphere for the Elcock fight, while it lasted.

Gu on the Brummie

Neri · Post by **Neri** » 08 Apr 2005, 11:07

It was probably just a case of elcock getting caught cold. I have been impressed with him in his fights pre Murphy and wouldnt mind seeing him in with Scott Dann.

steve richards · Post by **steve richards** » 08 Apr 2005, 11:38

Neri1983 wrote:It was probably just a case of elcock getting caught cold. I have been impressed with him in his fights pre Murphy and wouldnt mind seeing him in with Scott Dann.

A rematch with Murphy will be next then a fight with Dann or even a european shot? glad to see boxing back in brum

J · Post by J » 08 Apr 2005, 11:40

steve richards wrote:
Neri1983 wrote:It was probably just a case of elcock getting caught cold. I have been impressed with him in his fights pre Murphy and wouldnt mind seeing him in with Scott Dann.
A rematch with Murphy will be next then a fight with Dann or even a european shot? glad to see boxing back in brum

nice one steve i rate dann over elcock but glad to hear things are on the up gfor you guys the fans, good one bro!

TerribleTerry · Post by **TerribleTerry** » 09 Apr 2005, 07:35

Cracking result that for Wayne - good crowd, good atmosphere - lets see plenty more of it in Brum!

I hope Wayne and the rest of the local lads can show SM, Matchroom and all the other major promoters what a mistake they have made in ignoring Birmingham/West Mids in recent years....