Rocket Man and Spice Boy March 11th

[JimmyJamJerusalem]

An eagerly anticipated bout, I'm interested in how you chaps see it going.[/b]

[AlexY2K4]

I definately hope Rhodes pulls it off. He was world class in my opinion, but was probably a bit rushed in fighting Otis Grant, and after that has clearly lost a lot of confidence. That chin worries me of course.

It's hard for me to really pick a winner confidently, i'm not really too struck on Lockett other than his power, but on the other hand, although Rhodes has the superior natural ability, he can't take a punch and I don't feel he is the confident guy he once was.

My hunch is Rhodes, but not sure how he will win.

[nickd]

I dont see how Rhodes can get a knockout, Lockett's chin is cast iron. Can't say the same for Rhodes though. Lockett by knockout.

[JimmyJamJerusalem]

No suprise I'm with Nick on this one. An unashamed fan of the Rocket man, I think he's gonna win big. An awesome career boost if he does so on terrestrial TV too!! Everybody (especially non-genuine-boxing fans) loves to see a KO.

[silkov]

Don't want to sound groutchy but while this is an interesting domestic fight to label it as a 'world title' bout is stretching reality to breaking point!!!! ... once Rhodes gets hit on the chin it will be over... probably 3 rounds...

[JimmyJamJerusalem]

I don't think anybody in this thread has refered to this as a 'world title' fight. I hope you don't think us that naive.

It will dupe the public though if it is shown on ITV, and secure some decent pay-days for the fighters. Not entirely a bad thing

[Razor]

Spice boy? What a gay name. ?_?

[MightyWarrior]

The Grant fight didn't harm Rhode's confidence any, it was getting slammed repeatedly to the canvas by Jason Matthews that did him in.

Rhodes will have to reinvent himself with the performance of a life time if he's to upset Lockett - not impossible, but he'll have to navigate a minefield early on.....Lockett KO2