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As a way of putting what was seemingly a snooze fest between Direll and Froch (I've not seen the fight yet - thanks primetime, saved me £15) behind us lets get everyones final thoughts on this Friday's WBC title eliminator between Moore & Rhodes.

Persoanlly Im going for Jamie mid to late KO. I think he'll be on the kind of form that won him the euro title, compact, aggressive, picking precision punches. I dont think Rhodes will be able to hang with the type of fighter he's going to be up against on Friday, and I think Moorsey will take over following some close rounds, I reckon from around the 4th.

Hurrah a non Froch thread!

I think Moore with have a surprisingly easy time with Rhodes, who may have a couple of moments early, but will be broken down by Moore for a latish stoppage whilst well ahead on the scorecards.

I think Moore's going to have 'im.

Moore KO8

Rhodes is a good boxer if given time but Moore will pressure him for 8 hard, gruelling rounds Rhodes might box well early keeping Moore at range but eventually Jamie will wear him down and stop him late

Ryan to stop him by about 7 rounds, possibly earlier.I anticipate Ryan landing a lot of hard, accurate, shots and bashing Moore up and then forcing the stoppage.

alexpaterson wrote:Moore KO8

Rhodes is a good boxer if given time but Moore will pressure him for 8 hard, gruelling rounds Rhodes might box well early keeping Moore at range but eventually Jamie will wear him down and stop him late

sounds about right to me mate

i was thinking later or points to moore but the more i think about it the earlier Moore's win gets for me

yea some early success for Rhodes while moore warms to the task and forces stoppage around 10

WAR OF THE ROSES , FRIDAY 23RD OCTOBER AT BOLTON ARENA

Tickets priced £40.00 , £60.00 ,£80.00 and a few £130.00 ringside tickets are still available for this cracking show and can be purchased from the boxers, the venue, www.ticketmaster.co.uk , www.vipbe.co.uk and www.frankmaloney.com. It features :-

JAMIE MOORE v RYAN RHODES – Who is the best Light-Middleweight in Britain/Europe and who will fight for a WBC world title ??

GARY DAVIES v IAN NAPPA – Is Gary Davies the best Bantamweight in Britain or is he just keeping the title warm for Ian Nappa to return ??

CHRIS EDWARDS v SHINNY BAYEER – Has Chris Edwards matured into a championship class fighter or will the Mongolian expose him.

Get to the arena and see the above 3 x 12 round title fights plus some other cracking fights including Rose v Rushton , Edwards v Robinson , Flourney v McKintyre , plus Olympian David Price and top local prospects Rick Goddins, Jack Arnfield and Karl Place.

Stegsie wrote:WAR OF THE ROSES , FRIDAY 23RD OCTOBER AT BOLTON ARENA

Tickets priced £40.00 , £60.00 ,£80.00 and a few £130.00 ringside tickets are still available for this cracking show and can be purchased from the boxers, the venue, http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk , http://www.vipbe.co.uk and http://www.frankmaloney.com. It features :-

JAMIE MOORE v RYAN RHODES – Who is the best Light-Middleweight in Britain/Europe and who will fight for a WBC world title ??

GARY DAVIES v IAN NAPPA – Is Gary Davies the best Bantamweight in Britain or is he just keeping the title warm for Ian Nappa to return ??

CHRIS EDWARDS v SHINNY BAYEER – Has Chris Edwards matured into a championship class fighter or will the Mongolian expose him.

Get to the arena and see the above 3 x 12 round title fights plus some other cracking fights including Rose v Rushton , Edwards v Robinson , Flourney v McKintyre , plus Olympian David Price and top local prospects Rick Goddins, Jack Arnfield and Karl Place.

This is a top show i cant wait , some really exciting title fights on and some brilliant undercard fights infact every fight looks like it will be a good 1

my prediction:

afterwards ppl might compare it to murray-thaxton.

It should kick off a fantastic month for boxing, and put behind us the likes of McDermott Fury and Froch Direll!

Moore will break him down around the 7th and stop him. It will be Rhodes taking the harder punches, Moore will prove he's world class.

No disrespect to Ryan, he's a very good fighter, but for my money Moore is better.

Will be a great fight.

Wales wrote:As a way of putting what was seemingly a snooze fest between Direll and Froch (I've not seen the fight yet - thanks primetime, saved me £15) behind us lets get everyones final thoughts on this Friday's WBC title eliminator between Moore & Rhodes.

Persoanlly Im going for Jamie mid to late KO. I think he'll be on the kind of form that won him the euro title, compact, aggressive, picking precision punches. I dont think Rhodes will be able to hang with the type of fighter he's going to be up against on Friday, and I think Moorsey will take over following some close rounds, I reckon from around the 4th.

good analysis.moore is so hungry for the world title.he isn't gonna let spice boy ruin it! moore by brutal ko in the 9th

Magic card 3 Title fights I hope they show them all

Best Friday Fight Night of the year

Agreed it's a super night and surprised it's not a 9:30 start. Obviously Moore v Rhodes will be live, but might we see Price live? Or maybe even one of the title fights?

Moore very early or Rhodes on points

Ryan can be caught and hurt early but if he is still there after 3/4 rounds he has the style to beat Moore.

Cracking fight

I am glad we are starting to talk about this fight - its a bloody brilliant fight and I cannot wait for it.

I think Ryan Rhodes chance is early - sometimes Jamie gets caught early and I honestly believe that is Ryan's only chance - first 4 rounds or not at all.

Although I think Ryan will have an early lead - If he doesn't catch Jamie early then from the 7th or 8th round we will see Jamie go into a lead and possibly have Ryan worried whether he is going to last the distance or not - personally I think he will hang on but Moore will win the fight by a wide points margin.

Spud wrote: Although I think Ryan will have an early lead - If he doesn't catch Jamie early then from the 7th or 8th round we will see Jamie go into a lead and possibly have Ryan worried whether he is going to last the distance or not - personally I think he will hang on but Moore will win the fight by a wide points margin.

This is pretty much how I see it as well - Ryan's faster hands will allow him to edge the opening rounds as Moore just feels him out, but I see Moore stepping on the gas and closing him down as the fight progresses to take a close but clear-cut decision and it's not out of the question he could stop Ryan late. However, while I think the likelihood is that Moore will take a clear-cut verdict, I don't see him walking through Rhodes in the manner that some on here are predicting.

Deserter wrote:

Spud wrote: Although I think Ryan will have an early lead - If he doesn't catch Jamie early then from the 7th or 8th round we will see Jamie go into a lead and possibly have Ryan worried whether he is going to last the distance or not - personally I think he will hang on but Moore will win the fight by a wide points margin.

This is pretty much how I see it as well - Ryan's faster hands will allow him to edge the opening rounds as Moore just feels him out, but I see Moore stepping on the gas and closing him down as the fight progresses to take a close but clear-cut decision and it's not out of the question he could stop Ryan late. However, while I think the likelihood is that Moore will take a clear-cut verdict, I don't see him walking through Rhodes in the manner that some on here are predicting.

Ryan Rohdes is too much of a survivor for that to happen - although I will say if Moore does stop him then that will be some win.

Whilst I am here - I do not completely discount a Rhodes early knock down of Moore.

big lennox wrote:Ryan to stop him by about 7 rounds, possibly earlier.I anticipate Ryan landing a lot of hard, accurate, shots and bashing Moore up and then forcing the stoppage.

Yep, this is what I see happening.

i predict the manchester mauler to maul him and set a pace ryan wont like, wont be an easy task but once jamie is in a good rythem aint no stopping him!!! i cant wait defo not too be missed

Rhodes was beaten clearly by Lockett so if Moore is going anywhere he should be handling the likes of Rhodes.

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Spud wrote:
Whilst I am here - I do not completely discount a Rhodes early knock down of Moore.

neither do I, spud

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