SamWise72 wrote:Curtis gets lots of appreciation on here because:
a) He's an exciting fighter to watch, who puts it all in there.
b) He seems like a decent bloke.
c) He posts here, and we appreciate that.
We could do with more like him.
Good point.
SamWise72 wrote:Curtis gets lots of appreciation on here because:
a) He's an exciting fighter to watch, who puts it all in there.
b) He seems like a decent bloke.
c) He posts here, and we appreciate that.
We could do with more like him.
columbo wrote:To be fair mate, I dont think anyone, himself included has ever said he was world class. He's a good domestic level fighter who wants a domestic title if I remember correctly. You cant hate on him for that.Gordon KOs wrote:I'm not trolling him. He's just not deserving of being considered a world class fighter. Sure he is a magnificent athlete but a world class boxing not a chance
Look Curtis, I have a right to be a critic. You're a world class athlete but not a very good boxer in my opinion. I've bought tickets to see your fights live twice and I feel it's my right as a consumer of boxing to state my "opinion".curtis wood wrote:ha ha brilliant!! 1st i know im not world class, never have been, never will be, I think im a decent domestic operator that with a bit of luck can one day be british champion, my comeback fight was against somebody I was expected to beat and I did and boxed well IMO, don't forget I got chinned 6 weeks ago who do you want me to comeback against? lewis was a tough kid who was bigger and stronger than me who got his nose broke in round 2, dropped by a hard body shot in round 5 and still kept coming, show the man a bit of respect, and if I should retire then what about the 20 kids ive beat, should they all retire? boxing is not only for world champions and future world champions, its for kids at all levels, me included, I love my job and ill decide when its over for me not you
Gordon KOs wrote:Look Curtis, I have a right to be a critic. You're a world class athlete but not a very good boxer in my opinion. I've bought tickets to see your fights live twice and I feel it's my right as a consumer of boxing to state my "opinion".curtis wood wrote:ha ha brilliant!! 1st i know im not world class, never have been, never will be, I think im a decent domestic operator that with a bit of luck can one day be british champion, my comeback fight was against somebody I was expected to beat and I did and boxed well IMO, don't forget I got chinned 6 weeks ago who do you want me to comeback against? lewis was a tough kid who was bigger and stronger than me who got his nose broke in round 2, dropped by a hard body shot in round 5 and still kept coming, show the man a bit of respect, and if I should retire then what about the 20 kids ive beat, should they all retire? boxing is not only for world champions and future world champions, its for kids at all levels, me included, I love my job and ill decide when its over for me not you
I'm not challenging you nor am I insulting you directly. I respect you for getting inside the ring and fighting. I just can't see why an "athlete" of your stature would continue to be mediocre.
I enjoy his fights and I am a fan of him BUT as a fan I hate to see someone like him fall into the journeyman category.digzee wrote:Gordon KOs wrote:Look Curtis, I have a right to be a critic. You're a world class athlete but not a very good boxer in my opinion. I've bought tickets to see your fights live twice and I feel it's my right as a consumer of boxing to state my "opinion".curtis wood wrote:ha ha brilliant!! 1st i know im not world class, never have been, never will be, I think im a decent domestic operator that with a bit of luck can one day be british champion, my comeback fight was against somebody I was expected to beat and I did and boxed well IMO, don't forget I got chinned 6 weeks ago who do you want me to comeback against? lewis was a tough kid who was bigger and stronger than me who got his nose broke in round 2, dropped by a hard body shot in round 5 and still kept coming, show the man a bit of respect, and if I should retire then what about the 20 kids ive beat, should they all retire? boxing is not only for world champions and future world champions, its for kids at all levels, me included, I love my job and ill decide when its over for me not you
I'm not challenging you nor am I insulting you directly. I respect you for getting inside the ring and fighting. I just can't see why an "athlete" of your stature would continue to be mediocre.
What are you on about?? Read his posts, he does this because of his love for the sport. You say you went to see him fight twice and I bet you got your monies worth as he's never in a dull fight. What is he supposed to do?
There's a big difference between kicking a ball and punching someone in the face, the skills aren't exactly transferrable, yes Curtis is an excellent athlete, but the same could be said for Mo Farah, would he make a good boxer?Gordon KOs wrote:Look Curtis, I have a right to be a critic. You're a world class athlete but not a very good boxer in my opinion. I've bought tickets to see your fights live twice and I feel it's my right as a consumer of boxing to state my "opinion".curtis wood wrote:ha ha brilliant!! 1st i know im not world class, never have been, never will be, I think im a decent domestic operator that with a bit of luck can one day be british champion, my comeback fight was against somebody I was expected to beat and I did and boxed well IMO, don't forget I got chinned 6 weeks ago who do you want me to comeback against? lewis was a tough kid who was bigger and stronger than me who got his nose broke in round 2, dropped by a hard body shot in round 5 and still kept coming, show the man a bit of respect, and if I should retire then what about the 20 kids ive beat, should they all retire? boxing is not only for world champions and future world champions, its for kids at all levels, me included, I love my job and ill decide when its over for me not you
I'm not challenging you nor am I insulting you directly. I respect you for getting inside the ring and fighting. I just can't see why an "athlete" of your stature would continue to be mediocre.
I wouldnt mind paying to watch that......expe wrote:There's a big difference between kicking a ball and punching someone in the face, the skills aren't exactly transferrable, yes Curtis is an excellent athlete, but the same could be said for Mo Farah, would he make a good boxer?Gordon KOs wrote:Look Curtis, I have a right to be a critic. You're a world class athlete but not a very good boxer in my opinion. I've bought tickets to see your fights live twice and I feel it's my right as a consumer of boxing to state my "opinion".curtis wood wrote:ha ha brilliant!! 1st i know im not world class, never have been, never will be, I think im a decent domestic operator that with a bit of luck can one day be british champion, my comeback fight was against somebody I was expected to beat and I did and boxed well IMO, don't forget I got chinned 6 weeks ago who do you want me to comeback against? lewis was a tough kid who was bigger and stronger than me who got his nose broke in round 2, dropped by a hard body shot in round 5 and still kept coming, show the man a bit of respect, and if I should retire then what about the 20 kids ive beat, should they all retire? boxing is not only for world champions and future world champions, its for kids at all levels, me included, I love my job and ill decide when its over for me not you
I'm not challenging you nor am I insulting you directly. I respect you for getting inside the ring and fighting. I just can't see why an "athlete" of your stature would continue to be mediocre.
You're a bellendGordon KOs wrote:columbo wrote:To be fair mate, I dont think anyone, himself included has ever said he was world class. He's a good domestic level fighter who wants a domestic title if I remember correctly. You cant hate on him for that.Gordon KOs wrote:I'm not trolling him. He's just not deserving of being considered a world class fighter. Sure he is a magnificent athlete but a world class boxing not a chance
Why be the athlete that Woodhouse is and be content with being mediocre or less as a fighter??
x2wrimc wrote:If you dont appreciate Curtis then you don't really appreciate boxing. Here is a man that moved away from a comfy and comparatively safe and lucrative career to try his hand at something he really wanted to do and made a success of it.
He is willing to fight anyone he is humble honest but will have a go.
Wish there were more fighters like him
One of the worst threads ive seen on here and thats saying somethingcurtis wood wrote:Gordon surly its up to me what I do with my life? im a good athlete yes and ive been fortunate to have had a good football career but I wanted to try my hand at something else, id always been a boxing fan like yourself but I wanted to see if I could do it for real, I love my sport and have never given anything other than 100% in every fight ive ever had, and ive been in some very good scraps along they way, if anything ive overachieved in boxing with the talent ive got, becoming the champion of England, don't feel bad for me pal im loving every second of it, my other option was to carry on picking up thousands of pounds a week in a job I had zero love for, ive lost a few and ill lose a few more along the way but if you buy a ticket to watch me fight I can always promise ill give every ounce ive got win lose or draw, don't judge me just sit back and enjoy the ride pal, lifes too short
England to make world cup final or Mayweather/Pacquiao :??curtis wood wrote:ha ha shut it peggy!! I did hate football for a long time but now my son plays and im back involved coaching at non league level, I enjoy it a lot more now its not my life, I very rarely watch it on the t.v but I no longer hate the game, can enjoy more as a fan than as a job
X3columbo wrote:x2wrimc wrote:If you dont appreciate Curtis then you don't really appreciate boxing. Here is a man that moved away from a comfy and comparatively safe and lucrative career to try his hand at something he really wanted to do and made a success of it.
He is willing to fight anyone he is humble honest but will have a go.
Wish there were more fighters like him