DODSON RETURNS FRI 13th MAY

Tony dodson · Post by **Tony dodson** » 08 Apr 2005, 14:50

Well guys looks like my wait is finaly over and i carnt wait to get fighting again and back to old ways and put the last 2 years behind me and look forward to a great future iam still only 24 so i have time to put things right get back to my best and give MR FROCH that challange hes been crying about for the last 12 months he will see whos scared very soon.Another thing aswell guys an opponent who do you think i should fight and remember i havent boxe for quiet a while so go easy lol

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 08 Apr 2005, 14:50

Good luck.

dondada · Post by **dondada** » 08 Apr 2005, 15:25

Anyone who'll take you a few rounds, Tony. You don't need a quick return. How's the weight?

Tony dodson · Post by **Tony dodson** » 08 Apr 2005, 15:42

Ian 'Mr' McNeilly wrote:Anyone who'll take you a few rounds, Tony. You don't need a quick return. How's the weight?

IAM WALKING AROUND ABOUT 13ST10 POUNDS AFTER A RUN AND A SESSION IAM ABOUT 13.6 AND THATS WITH NO DIET AND NOT REALY TRAINING THAT HARD SO I THINK IAM OK WITH MY WEIGHT AT THE MIN I WILL PROBABLY FIGHT AT ABOUT 12.6.

Bard of Boxrec · Post by **Bard of Boxrec** » 08 Apr 2005, 16:06

Paul Bonson, give Paul Bonson a call. Rounds guaranteed!

Tony dodson · Post by **Tony dodson** » 08 Apr 2005, 16:18

Riddick Blowe wrote:Paul Bonson, give Paul Bonson a call. Rounds guaranteed!

ive beat him twice now bit boared with him lol but your right he would go a few round hes got a rock solid chin m8 thats for sure

Neri · Post by **Neri** » 08 Apr 2005, 16:36

Whoever it is make sure Froch is down the line, shut his big mouth up for us and put him in his place. good luck

theguru · Post by **theguru** » 08 Apr 2005, 17:11

Good to see you back Tony,lets hope Friday the 13th dont live up to its name,I think you have had your fair share of bad luck already

kevo · Post by **kevo** » 09 Apr 2005, 11:55

What about Damon Hague? Whoever it is, good luck lad

Loftgroov · Post by **Loftgroov** » 09 Apr 2005, 12:01

I think Froch is out of Dodson's league now (no disrespect to Dodson)

Tony dodson · Post by **Tony dodson** » 09 Apr 2005, 16:32

Loftgroov wrote:I think Froch is out of Dodson's league now (no disrespect to Dodson)

no offence taken my freind iam a realist and see things how they are are you are 100% right but 3 fights time it will be a diffrent story i think

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 09 Apr 2005, 16:39

Good luck Tony, that will be three long awaited comebacks in almost as many months (Thaxton, Magee and now yourself).

Super Middleweight is wide open domestically at the moment.

Incidently, Tony - what do you think of this Dean Francis comeback - do you think he can do anything, what do you think of this weight business (apparently, going to fight at Cruiser). I personally think he'll have an stiff on his debut, realise he has no power at the weight and be on the old atkinson's diet to get back to Super Middle.

Tony dodson · Post by **Tony dodson** » 09 Apr 2005, 16:44

stujones wrote:Good luck Tony, that will be three long awaited comebacks in almost as many months (Thaxton, Magee and now yourself).

Super Middleweight is wide open domestically at the moment.

Incidently, Tony - what do you think of this Dean Francis comeback - do you think he can do anything, what do you think of this weight business (apparently, going to fight at Cruiser). I personally think he'll have an stiff on his debut, realise he has no power at the weight and be on the old atkinson's diet to get back to Super Middle.

dean is a great fighter and has my respct i enjoyed his fights when i was young and pround to say ny name is next to his on my belt{well frochs }but i do think he will get very clkose to super middle and would love to get it on with him

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 09 Apr 2005, 17:13

Given your injury problems, do you think Dean will ever get back near to the fighter he once was?

Whats your view on the current domestic Super Middle scene, who would you say is too hard a comeback fight? Obviously, I wouldn't expect you to comeback and immediately fight a Calzaghe, Reid, Magee, or Froch. However, I think there is a huge gap (as Froch vs Hague showed) between those four (and yourself when properly back) and the rest. Would you fight the guy ranked directly below you in the Britishboxing.net rankings (Allan Foster) as your first fight back? Of course you've already beaten Foster before - but I think it would be a good 1st fight back. He'll give you rounds.

Out of these who would you say would be your ideal 1st fight back?

Foster

Hague

Ryan Kerr

Alan Page

Jim Rock

Or would you be looking at a little bit lower to start off?

Just asking out of interesting, not passing any judgements.

Tony dodson · Post by **Tony dodson** » 10 Apr 2005, 13:49

stujones wrote:Given your injury problems, do you think Dean will ever get back near to the fighter he once was?

Whats your view on the current domestic Super Middle scene, who would you say is too hard a comeback fight? Obviously, I wouldn't expect you to comeback and immediately fight a Calzaghe, Reid, Magee, or Froch. However, I think there is a huge gap (as Froch vs Hague showed) between those four (and yourself when properly back) and the rest. Would you fight the guy ranked directly below you in the Britishboxing.net rankings (Allan Foster) as your first fight back? Of course you've already beaten Foster before - but I think it would be a good 1st fight back. He'll give you rounds.

Foster

Hague

Ryan Kerr

Alan Page

Jim Rock

Or would you be looking at a little bit lower to start off?

Just asking out of interesting, not passing any judgements.

Out of these who would you say would be your ideal 1st fight back?
none of the obove would be a good fight for my first fight back ive been out of the ring since 2003 and all of them fighters you mention are very good fighters not world beaters but very good and i want to stay busy wen i do start fighting so i would fight any of them 1 after the other as soon as i get 1 or 2 easy fights in where i can get my stamina back to the way it was iam taking no risks at 1st but as soon as ive got 1 or 2 wins i promise iam going shit or bust with any of them in the uk or the world for that matter its time to produce the goods or iam quiting and thats not going to happen

Boxingnut · Post by **Boxingnut** » 10 Apr 2005, 14:02

Good Luck Tony.

I know a few lads who say they used to train with you years ago, Andy Butcher and John Hayes. Do you remember them at all?

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 10 Apr 2005, 14:06

Thanks Tony, personally I feel that you could take them on now - but as you said better to be safe than sorry. Probably best to take it slow first two fights, get the rounds in against a stayer as opposed to someone who could challenge a rusty version of yourself.

Cheers for being honest with the answers, and good luck.

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 10 Apr 2005, 15:42

I'm sure you can do well Tony, the Super-middle division seems wide open now, Calzaghe looks a bit shaky lately and you've still got time on your side... in fact the lay off may have done you good, recharged your batteries... do you feel thats the case?...

Tony dodson · Post by **Tony dodson** » 10 Apr 2005, 16:20

Boxingnut wrote:Good Luck Tony.

I know a few lads who say they used to train with you years ago, Andy Butcher and John Hayes. Do you remember them at all?

yes m8 i know them well they was with me wen i was a boy right the way through my amatur carear there both good lads

Tony dodson · Post by **Tony dodson** » 10 Apr 2005, 16:23

stujones wrote:Thanks Tony, personally I feel that you could take them on now - but as you said better to be safe than sorry. Probably best to take it slow first two fights, get the rounds in against a stayer as opposed to someone who could challenge a rusty version of yourself.

Cheers for being honest with the answers, and good luck.

nice 1 stu i appreciate the confidence you have in me and i just want htings to work out right for me i dont want to fook up but i also want to give you the fans good fights like i used to you all dont deserve the shit they have been putting on later most fighters are wrapped in cotton wool lately

Tony dodson · Post by **Tony dodson** » 10 Apr 2005, 16:24

silkov wrote:I'm sure you can do well Tony, the Super-middle division seems wide open now, Calzaghe looks a bit shaky lately and you've still got time on your side... in fact the lay off may have done you good, recharged your batteries... do you feel thats the case?...

yes m8 i do feel recharged a bit and my hungery is back it didnt realy go away but with all the shit ive had to put up with it realy got me down and plus ive been in the gym since i was 6

dve3333 · Post by **dve3333** » 10 Apr 2005, 16:55

I remember watching you beat Barbosa and I thought you were destined for major honours hopefully this rest can help you return stronger and better for it. Do you think you can make super middle as I would have thought you would move up to Light Heavy as your body would be still developing

Tony dodson · Post by **Tony dodson** » 10 Apr 2005, 17:13

dve3333 wrote:I remember watching you beat Barbosa and I thought you were destined for major honours hopefully this rest can help you return stronger and better for it. Do you think you can make super middle as I would have thought you would move up to Light Heavy as your body would be still developing

NAR M8 UR RIGHT EVERY BODY THOUGHT I WAS GOING ALL THE WAY AFTER THAT FIGHT BUT JUST WASNT TO BE BUT IAM BACK AND MY FUTURE LIES AT SUPPER MIDDLE

Boxingnut · Post by **Boxingnut** » 11 Apr 2005, 16:18

Tony dodson wrote:
Boxingnut wrote:Good Luck Tony.

I know a few lads who say they used to train with you years ago, Andy Butcher and John Hayes. Do you remember them at all?
yes m8 i know them well they was with me wen i was a boy right the way through my amatur carear there both good lads

I know John very well, even to this day. He always used to refer to you and Andy as the big hitters!!! It was the Gemini you were in, wasn't it?

Tony dodson · Post by **Tony dodson** » 12 Apr 2005, 12:56

Boxingnut wrote:
Tony dodson wrote:
Boxingnut wrote:Good Luck Tony.

I know a few lads who say they used to train with you years ago, Andy Butcher and John Hayes. Do you remember them at all?
yes m8 i know them well they was with me wen i was a boy right the way through my amatur carear there both good lads
I know John very well, even to this day. He always used to refer to you and Andy as the big hitters!!! It was the Gemini you were in, wasn't it?

yes mate i was with gemini and still train there of a morning time i wouldnt say andy was a big hitter though lol i was and still am i like to think any ways i stopped about 18 or 19 of 36 anature bouts and knock out a lot of older men than men when i was a kid so thats why he says iam a big hitter lol