Curtis Woodhouse comes out of retirement

[ILikeBeer]

If I'd have taken everybody's opinions as gospel I would have never done anything, wouldn't be a footballer, too small, all left foot, wouldn't do any good at boxing, no am experience and started too late, English and British champion, now they tell me I've got nothing left, I'll show them I've got plenty, nobody knows me better than me, get fed up with people telling me what I can't do, let's find out

I'm not for one telling people what to do, but I believe people who are advising spending time with your family on this site aren't dissing you, or trying to take away from your accomplishments. They just don't want you to go on too far and get hurt. Boxing is all too full of people who haven't known when to retire. You've retired twice now, you obviously at some point have thought it was the correct timing. People aren't saying something that you haven't already been considering yourself.

It is, of course, your decision. But there's no shame in retiring and putting your family first.

[TheCobra]

If you still want to do it then do it! You're 34 but only had 29 fights so I'd say why not carry on.

I just had a look at your record and there's not too many 12 round wars on there, so I don't see why you should suddenly quit anyway. But I think as it came from your own mouth previously, people have bought into the idea that you should now retire. Your losses include Frankie Gavin (split decision), Derry Matthews and Willie Limond who are all very decent operators so it's hardly like you've disgraced yourself.

If you were getting pinged around the ring and taking beatings then it would be obvious, but you haven't so I don't see why someone who loves boxing shouldn't stay doing what they love, if that is truly what you feel.

[curtis wood]

Well said cobra, that's pretty much how I feel, I think a fresh approach will bring more improvement

[magwitch]

The Saunders fight is a terrible move.

I don't think he should be in with Saunders either.

edit: don't mean that to sound unkind. I know someone who used to spar with Saunders who I would place above Curtis, and he had his hands full.
He might get it out his system with the fundraiser for Jerome against Coyle..

[Crazyboy]

Good luck to you Curtis mate, its also nice to see no fall out with Dave.

Dave is a friend of yours and if he feels that way then you can see why he wouldn't want to promote you. Its purely because he cares as you know, like you said you feel different so on we go

Go for it pal!!! who knows what the crazy Curtis Woodhouse ride will bring next!!

All the best mate

[Yes We Can]

Dave probably cares to much for you.

Get some training in , see what your coaches and guys have to say and see how you feel.

What fights are you looking at Curtis?

I'd love to see you go in with Nurse, Daws, Limond rematch.

Follow your own journey, but don't dismiss the advice given to you.

[jessi]

If I'd have taken everybody's opinions as gospel I would have never done anything, wouldn't be a footballer, too small, all left foot, wouldn't do any good at boxing, no am experience and started too late, English and British champion, now they tell me I've got nothing left, I'll show them I've got plenty, nobody knows me better than me, get fed up with people telling me what I can't do, let's find out

Best post I've ever read on this site, a perfect example of not listening to negative comments !
I know people close to him and fans in general worry for him and that's fine, but by the sounds of it he was wrote off from a youngster and look what's happened ! As Curtis said he knows himself best and he followed his dreams, now his back for some more and I can't wait to see him do well !!

[JamieM]

For me you still have something to offer, your record isn't filtered with wars although you have had a good few tear ups not any kind of fight where I would say you are at risk, you will know how your training camps go and what like in sparring and most fighters retire due to injuries throighout the camps, you always seem to be in good condition and for a fighter who weighed in on the welter limit then got himself down to lightweight shows that the dedication is there! For me I'd like to see you fight At english level again, maybe a singleton rematch, then Coyle may be an option also, stay away from the likes of saunders and nurse, think nurse skills are insane and he's awkward as hell, gonna take a high level amateur to crack the code for me and saunders hits like a mule, good luck and stay close to Dave coldwell, it's a rarety in boxing to find such a good friend

[lefty]

The Saunders fight is a terrible move.

I don't think he should be in with Saunders either.

edit: don't mean that to sound unkind. I know someone who used to spar with Saunders who I would place above Curtis, and he had his hands full.
He might get it out his system with the fundraiser for Jerome against Coyle..

No offense but that sounds a little patronising.

[whiskey]

If I'd have taken everybody's opinions as gospel I would have never done anything, wouldn't be a footballer, too small, all left foot, wouldn't do any good at boxing, no am experience and started too late, English and British champion, now they tell me I've got nothing left, I'll show them I've got plenty, nobody knows me better than me, get fed up with people telling me what I can't do, let's find out

Best post I've ever read on this site, a perfect example of not listening to negative comments !
I know people close to him and fans in general worry for him and that's fine, but by the sounds of it he was wrote off from a youngster and look what's happened ! As Curtis said he knows himself best and he followed his dreams, now his back for some more and I can't wait to see him do well !!

It's a really romantic thing to write Curtis. But some people's opinions actually do count for something.

Such as a ex-fighter, who is a promoter and corner man whom knows you better than yourself and tells you it's a bad move and he's not wanting part of it.

Boxing is not football - and you have a lovely little family and all your health at the minute. I thought you didn't look yourself against Limond personally. Lacked ideas and the spark was missing, which you normally have in abundance. A couple of fights prior and you had a heavy KO defeat to Derry.

I'm not David Coldwell by the way mate

[rhino222]

Curtis...enjoy the ride but I would not like to see you as just 'an opponent'. not being disrespectful to the journeyman fraternity but everytime i see you in the ring curtis i want you to think you can win and then i want to see you do your best to do so.

[SAPFO]

Don't become a punchbag Curtis. I am sure you will know when the time comes.

So if you do not want to go over old ground, what direction can you go in our of interest? Staying at the weight? If you could make 3 realistic fights, who would you want? I bet you fancy another crack at Gavin.

[magwitch]

The Saunders fight is a terrible move.

I don't think he should be in with Saunders either.

edit: don't mean that to sound unkind. I know someone who used to spar with Saunders who I would place above Curtis, and he had his hands full.
He might get it out his system with the fundraiser for Jerome against Coyle..

No offense but that sounds a little patronising.

(Edited by mod). Get back to the current scene. It's his next fight, he likes fighting he said that himself. He'll get all the scrap from Coyle that he wants as they are clearly two good Pros, then he can go from there. Get back to watching Home and Away.

[lefty]

I don't think he should be in with Saunders either.

edit: don't mean that to sound unkind. I know someone who used to spar with Saunders who I would place above Curtis, and he had his hands full.
He might get it out his system with the fundraiser for Jerome against Coyle..

No offense but that sounds a little patronising.

go *ck yourself you mong. Get back to the current scene. It's his next fight, he likes fighting he said that himself. He'll get all the scrap from Coyle that he wants as they are clearly two good Pros, then he can go from there. Get back to watching Home and Away.

LOL

[Horse]

Good luck to Curtis Woodhouse.

There's a lot of negativity in this thread. I don't get it, he's hardly been getting battered fight after fight.

He was the British champion three months ago. He's still got a lot to offer.

[TheCobra]

He was the British champion three months ago. He's still got a lot to offer.

This is the main thing for me. Not exactly been getting battered has he. If he's changed his mind and wants to fight then fair play, do the things you love in life, you're a long time retired after all.

I agree it's not football and there is a danger element to the sport, but I think Curtis will know when the time has come.

[Broomhall]

He was the British champion three months ago. He's still got a lot to offer.

This is the main thing for me. Not exactly been getting battered has he. If he's changed his mind and wants to fight then fair play, do the things you love in life, you're a long time retired after all.

I agree it's not football and there is a danger element to the sport, but I think Curtis will know when the time has come.

I am not saying this applies in this case but 99% of boxers I have known, watched and trained with over the years have NOT known when the time has come and usually end up crawling around the canvas looking for their gumsheilds.

Every addict I have known has also told me "I can quit when I want"

Fighters are junkies, they mainline adrenaline, snot and blood. Very few seem to be able to walk away and give up the life.

[magwitch]

He was the British champion three months ago. He's still got a lot to offer.

This is the main thing for me. Not exactly been getting battered has he. If he's changed his mind and wants to fight then fair play, do the things you love in life, you're a long time retired after all.

I agree it's not football and there is a danger element to the sport, but I think Curtis will know when the time has come.

I am not saying this applies in this case but 99% of boxers I have known, watched and trained with over the years have NOT known when the time has come and usually end up crawling around the canvas looking for their gumsheilds.

Every addict I have known has also told me "I can quit when I want"

Fighters are junkies, they mainline adrenaline, snot and blood. Very few seem to be able to walk away and give up the life.

Irrespective of Curtis's situation, I agree with this post, generally. Good post.

[deadpan]

I heard Curtis on the phone discussing a comeback on a train from Doncaster to Sheffield last tuesday.

I thought I'd better not break the news before him here in case he found out where I lived

Best of luck with it sir. You only get one shot at life and we'll all be rooting for you!

[curtis wood]

Haha should of come and said hello!! Thanks

[lefty]

Haha should of come and said hello!! Thanks

How does your missus feel about it mate? Best of luck by the way

[curtis wood]

She went mad, said she would leave if I fought again, she's calmed down now, she went and bought me some chicken breasts and some brown whole meal bread yesterday, that's her way of saying good luck! Mums wife's and girlfriends just don't want to see you get hurt I suppose, I respect that but i don't tell them how to live there lives, they shouldn't tell me how to live mine, kids are a bit worried but I've told them it's daddy's job, they will be fine, they will understand a bit more when they get older

[Parson Cross]

Magwich,
Curt and Tommy won't be going hell for leather on Sunday mate.
I think Tommy's got a bit of business to attend to.

[palooka]

go *ck yourself you mong. Get back to the current scene. It's his next fight, he likes fighting he said that himself. He'll get all the scrap from Coyle that he wants as they are clearly two good Pros, then he can go from there. Get back to watching Home and Away.[/quote][/quote][/quote]

WTF?

[billy nelson]

If I'd have taken everybody's opinions as gospel I would have never done anything, wouldn't be a footballer, too small, all left foot, wouldn't do any good at boxing, no am experience and started too late, English and British champion, now they tell me I've got nothing left, I'll show them I've got plenty, nobody knows me better than me, get fed up with people telling me what I can't do, let's find out

Best post I've ever read on this site, a perfect example of not listening to negative comments !
I know people close to him and fans in general worry for him and that's fine, but by the sounds of it he was wrote off from a youngster and look what's happened ! As Curtis said he knows himself best and he followed his dreams, now his back for some more and I can't wait to see him do well !!

It's a really romantic thing to write Curtis. But some people's opinions actually do count for something.

Such as a ex-fighter, who is a promoter and corner man whom knows you better than yourself and tells you it's a bad move and he's not wanting part of it.

Boxing is not football - and you have a lovely little family and all your health at the minute. I thought you didn't look yourself against Limond personally. Lacked ideas and the spark was missing, which you normally have in abundance. A couple of fights prior and you had a heavy KO defeat to Derry.

I'm not David Coldwell by the way mate

it could simply be Curtis never turned up on the night against Willie, not in anyway taking anything away from Willies performance which was as good from him as I've seen