Lockett-Rhodes SPOILER

states · Post by **states** » 10 Jul 2006, 18:14

Glad we got to see all of it tonight. No robbery in my eyes, Lockett won it, albeit by the tightest of margins. 117-111 was a joke.

I agree that Rhodes could have finished it though. It was also further confirmation that Lockett has found his level. Rhodes, a man a long way past his best, blocked so much that Gary threw. If he had more ambition/stamina, Ryan could have won at a canter.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 10 Jul 2006, 18:16

Lockett was a fair winner there, cant see what all the complaints are for Rhodes didn't do enough.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 10 Jul 2006, 18:25

Yep Ryan lost the fight (note how I worded that). He didn't do enough.

Fair decision, and Ryan's body language suggested that he thought he'd lost.

Would like to see a rematch, can Ryan work a bit more, can Lockett hurt Ryan next time (cause I didn't think he did at all in this fight).

I would have like to have seen the Lockett slip in the first again, the one shot I saw of it I thought it was a legit flash KD. That would have made a huge difference in the scoring.

E · Post by E » 10 Jul 2006, 18:31

I expoected a Lockett blowout, but Lockett deserved the win ultimately, even if he was disappointing.

He also landed a lot of body shots that count.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 10 Jul 2006, 18:35

I have to say thanks to ITV - 3 fights in full. I was worried when they adbreaked between the introductions and the ref's instructions for the Enzo fight (actually a regular spot for an ad break in old school ITV fights) - but they got the three fights in full and had a bit of time for analysis.

Shame the Doherty fight wasn't on the live broadcast.

Scrap · Post by **Scrap** » 10 Jul 2006, 18:41

I think the pair of them came out of the fight with credit, it was agood fight by two good fighters, Ryan will come again.

states · Post by **states** » 10 Jul 2006, 18:50

stujones wrote:I have to say thanks to ITV - 3 fights in full. I was worried when they adbreaked between the introductions and the ref's instructions for the Enzo fight (actually a regular spot for an ad break in old school ITV fights) - but they got the three fights in full and had a bit of time for analysis.

Shame the Doherty fight wasn't on the live broadcast.

Yes, credit to ITV there. I've slated them as much as the next man, and I expected to see a rehash of the Khan fight tonight, but they proved me wrong. An enjoyable 2 hours to stave off my world cup blues.

Thought the Maccarinelli-Dominguez fight was highly entertaining.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 10 Jul 2006, 19:17

And I forgot about this being distracted!

steve richards · Post by **steve richards** » 11 Jul 2006, 04:31

Lockett won it by a round or two in my eyes, but was out on his feet in the 10th, i wonder how much confidence that will knock out of him knowing he could'nt KO Rhodes, i think if Rhodes had a bit more in the take Lockett would have been easily finished, good fight though.

JimmyJamJerusalem · Post by **JimmyJamJerusalem** » 11 Jul 2006, 04:40

Yeah I sat and scored it to Lockett quite comfortably on points, although the fight was far from comfortable.

Rhodes was elusive, forcing Gary to work out of range, nullifying his power. Rhodes also did very well to push Gary onto his backfoot, from where Gary could not punch with great authority, and took too many shots.

That said though Gary did well also. To say Rhodes didn't do enough isn't entirely fair. The truth of it was through sheer determination, and desire Gary would not let Rhodes do enough. Gary worked like a dog to grind out a decision from a tough fight, and an unexpected one. I thought he'd blow him away, but I was wrong.

If there is a rematch it was clear that Rhodes would not respond to pressure, and will not work. Whenever either fighter came forward they bossed the fight. Educated pressure from Lockett would be the key if the fight goes again.

Shit I still can't believe Gary got up from that shot in the 10th. Speaking to him he says he was absolutely fcuked by it. Thought he should have grabbed and spoiled after the knockdown, but he showed amazing guts to keep swinging.

Tough fight, well done Gary

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 11 Jul 2006, 05:39

Lockett won, credit to Ryan though, that must have been a personal triumph after all those years in the wilderness. Seems he's vunerable in the early rounds, but warms up as it goes on.

Lockett never really landed clean though. I do wonder about Gary's corner - Brian does a excellent Budhist monk impersination, the bloke is so calm it's like he's coaching a bowls player. Telling Lockett he'd won every round and to stay away....I reckon Lockett needs to adopt a Marciano style rather than trying to stand off and box ( which he aint great at to be honest ) throw those big punches non stop.
Chances are he's going to get outboxed and marked up as the fight progresses, so why not go for broke a bit more?

Makes sense to utilise his main weapons I reckon, which is power in both hands.

TerribleTerry · Post by **TerribleTerry** » 11 Jul 2006, 09:38

Lockett has flattered to deceive somewhat it would seem with his highlight reel KOs - where does he go from here - how far can he go? Beyond domestic honours? I am not sure he can..

Good on him for grinding out a tough win though!

Scott Dann next maybe?

I would like to see Elcock have a go at him.

ciscokid · Post by **ciscokid** » 11 Jul 2006, 15:55

I caught it from rnd 5 onwards. I'm guessing they had a scrap in the early rnds as both looked fairly tired.

Lockett did really well after his knockdown - this seemed to catch his temple with the inside of the glove, didn't look a savage shot, but i guess it must have caught him on the button

- Do you think that there will be any chance of Lockett going for the European? I think that Lockett would have a good chance of doing Asikainen within the 1st 4 rounds.

THEBUTCH · Post by **THEBUTCH** » 14 Jul 2006, 12:28

Missed the Lockett-Rhodes fight, but was absolutely shocked to hear Rhodes made it throught to the final bell, let alone actually give Lockett a real run for his money.

If it was an entertaining scrap perhaps it could go again and as much a I like Lockett, it's true he may have found his level, but his power of punch could still close any gaps in class he faces. Retiring with a WBU belt to his name but will do nothing for his legacy.

Time to start thinking real titles.

p.s. well done to Rhodes for plugging away with his career after huge setbacks.