Clinton Woods

KO Artist · Post by **KO Artist** » 27 Sep 2007, 15:14

MightyWarrior wrote:Got to be one of the most pointless returns in recent memory, can't imagine anyone wants this repeat outside of the Gonzalez/IBF camp.

I'm about to resign up for Setanta, for the Calzaghe and Pacman fights, but I'm not bothered getting it in time to watch this re run, to be honest.

I agree. I am signing up soon, in time for JC v Kessler but not for Woods -Gonzalez

How the fcuk is Gonzales mandatory? Tells you all you need to know about the WBC. Not better than WBU WBF etc.

I wont be watching it.

rhino222 · Post by **rhino222** » 27 Sep 2007, 15:52

has FW finished with ITV as far as calzaghe is concerned

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 27 Sep 2007, 17:33

KO Artist wrote:
MightyWarrior wrote:Got to be one of the most pointless returns in recent memory, can't imagine anyone wants this repeat outside of the Gonzalez/IBF camp.

I'm about to resign up for Setanta, for the Calzaghe and Pacman fights, but I'm not bothered getting it in time to watch this re run, to be honest.
I agree. I am signing up soon, in time for JC v Kessler but not for Woods -Gonzalez

How the fcuk is Gonzales mandatory? Tells you all you need to know about the WBC. Not better than WBU WBF etc.

I wont be watching it.

When's Chad Dawson fighting Gonzalez?

Albert · Post by **Albert** » 27 Sep 2007, 17:54

KO Artist wrote:
MightyWarrior wrote:Got to be one of the most pointless returns in recent memory, can't imagine anyone wants this repeat outside of the Gonzalez/IBF camp.

I'm about to resign up for Setanta, for the Calzaghe and Pacman fights, but I'm not bothered getting it in time to watch this re run, to be honest.
I agree. I am signing up soon, in time for JC v Kessler but not for Woods -Gonzalez

How the fcuk is Gonzales mandatory? Tells you all you need to know about the WBC. Not better than WBU WBF etc.

I wont be watching it.

You had me confused for a minute!!

Oh well I am off to see Clinton Woods - The IBF Light Heavyweight Champion Of The World.

thepocketrocket · Post by **thepocketrocket** » 27 Sep 2007, 18:00

stujones wrote:
thepocketrocket wrote:I have a lot of respect for Woods..yes, the guy may not be THAT good but in the modern British erawinning a respected belt is something to be applauded..

The man has constatntly overachieved, I remember when he lost to Starie, he was finished! He has proven everyone wrong in the years since

The Nights against Ashley and Klementsen(neither fight he was expected to win) stand out to me.

Then Finally getting a title after 4 tries against a Champ who everyone thought woud eat him alive, what an achievement!!

I hope he gets his big payday, he has earned it
Are you one about Rico Hoye here? He wasn't the champ it was for a vacant title.

Dont know why I wrote that, wasnt paying attention

thepocketrocket · Post by **thepocketrocket** » 27 Sep 2007, 18:01

Albert wrote:
stujones wrote:
thepocketrocket wrote:I have a lot of respect for Woods..yes, the guy may not be THAT good but in the modern British erawinning a respected belt is something to be applauded..

The man has constatntly overachieved, I remember when he lost to Starie, he was finished! He has proven everyone wrong in the years since

The Nights against Ashley and Klementsen(neither fight he was expected to win) stand out to me.

Then Finally getting a title after 4 tries against a Champ who everyone thought woud eat him alive, what an achievement!!

I hope he gets his big payday, he has earned it
Are you one about Rico Hoye here? He wasn't the champ it was for a vacant title.
Pocket Rocket is the most knowledgable man I know concerning boxing

Piss off

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 27 Sep 2007, 18:14

Albert wrote:
KO Artist wrote:
MightyWarrior wrote:Got to be one of the most pointless returns in recent memory, can't imagine anyone wants this repeat outside of the Gonzalez/IBF camp.

I'm about to resign up for Setanta, for the Calzaghe and Pacman fights, but I'm not bothered getting it in time to watch this re run, to be honest.
I agree. I am signing up soon, in time for JC v Kessler but not for Woods -Gonzalez

How the fcuk is Gonzales mandatory? Tells you all you need to know about the WBC. Not better than WBU WBF etc.

I wont be watching it.
You had me confused for a minute!!

Oh well I am off to see Clinton Woods - The IBF Light Heavyweight Champion Of The World.

Hope Clinton thanked allegedly for that hometown decision last time though.

Axe · Post by **Axe** » 27 Sep 2007, 22:55

Gonzalez is no longer top ten, imo.

He was the last time Clinton fought him, and I gave Woods full credit. This is still a semi-decent matchup, but I have no interest in it, and imo Gonzo doesn't deserve it.

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 28 Sep 2007, 06:27

stujones wrote:
Albert wrote:
KO Artist wrote: I agree. I am signing up soon, in time for JC v Kessler but not for Woods -Gonzalez

How the fcuk is Gonzales mandatory? Tells you all you need to know about the WBC. Not better than WBU WBF etc.

I wont be watching it.
You had me confused for a minute!!

Oh well I am off to see Clinton Woods - The IBF Light Heavyweight Champion Of The World.
Hope Clinton thanked allegedly allegedly for that hometown decision last time though.

no way was it a hometown decision. It was a close decision and Clinton did enough. Johnson paced the fight very badly and Clinton came on down the stretch.

For some reason ppl won't give Clinton credit for some of the good early work he did. Some idiots somehow had Glen 8-0 up after 8 rounds which is retarded, and gave Clinton the last 4.

I don't see how he can thank Warren, who wanted Johnson to win and stole purse bids by teaming up with Johnson's promoters, with the aim of matching Calzaghe with Johnson. Warren regular Vann was the one who voted for Johnson.

Lenny · Post by **Lenny** » 28 Sep 2007, 06:31

Yeah I had Johnson by 1 point but couldn't argue with either guy winning.

But no way on earth did Clinton win by 4 rounds

Hagler2002 · Post by **Hagler2002** » 28 Sep 2007, 06:34

Razor wrote:Boxrec has Gonzales the favorite

Boxrec don't even have Woods ranked in the top 20

Lenny · Post by **Lenny** » 28 Sep 2007, 06:58

Because it's been over a year since he last fought so he has been removed.

Albert · Post by **Albert** » 28 Sep 2007, 09:20

Tickets selling reasonably well - looks like there will be a decent crowd.

Horse · Post by **Horse** » 29 Sep 2007, 13:12

When can "freeview" customers see this fight?

WildWaylon · Post by **WildWaylon** » 30 Sep 2007, 10:04

rhino222 wrote:has FW finished with ITV as far as calzaghe is concerned

ITV were pissed off with Calzaghe after the Manfedo fight but who knows if he beats Kessler they may want to show his fights again.

Albert · Post by **Albert** » 30 Sep 2007, 15:41

Excellent performance - Excellent fight.

Wales · Post by **Wales** » 30 Sep 2007, 16:13

Better fight than I expected, but no surprise in the result or the margin on the cards.

Woods Calzaghe should Joe get past Kessler, or is that more likely should Kessler win?

Albert · Post by **Albert** » 30 Sep 2007, 16:48

I hope Dennis gets a nice fight for Clinton in America.

Mind you another fight at the Sheffield Arena is not so bad - bloody good atmosphere.

hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 30 Sep 2007, 17:07

it'll probably be glen johnson next up.

unless the ibf allow a voluntary defence.

Wales · Post by **Wales** » 30 Sep 2007, 17:12

that was the mandatory, so he'll have a vol now, wont he. Just dont think he's a big draw, really.

josh fg · Post by **josh fg** » 30 Sep 2007, 22:14

He has said he wanted Tarver, I would perfere hopkins but don't see him being the draw as you say. If he can get Tarver in there and win which I believe he can then he could talk up a JC fight which should be a good pay day for him.

oliverfennell · Post by **oliverfennell** » 01 Oct 2007, 04:17

Of the three big US names, I think Woods has the best chance vs Tarver.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 01 Oct 2007, 06:25

My gran could outwork Tarver. Woods wins that one going away as long as he doesn't get caught. Tarver's power is flattered by the Jones KO though. Woods wins a clear decision.

A fourth Johnson fight should be avoided, nobody wants to see that.

rhino222 · Post by **rhino222** » 01 Oct 2007, 06:28

i just think clinton is a bit limited and he is lucky its a weak division. im not taking anything away from clinton, sound bloke and has done things the proper way. but in the P4P stakes i dont think he would get in the worlds top 40.

however...

i like watching him, he brings heart and soul and northern grit to the table, sound family man etc who has made the most of the attributes he has got. and IBF champion of the world is no mean feat at all.

Dirk Kelly · Post by **Dirk Kelly** » 01 Oct 2007, 06:39

I really enjoy watching Clinton, he's a good honest, down to earth British world champion who geniuely loves what he does. Look at the way he was screaming to himself before the 10th round, and he came out fighting.

He deserves a few big paydays. he would beat Tarver imo, maybe Dawson would outwork him and a fight against Joe would be huge in the UK.

Lets hope he gets one.