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So that 'great' servant of boxing Jose Sulaiman (sickbag please), has said that the reason that Ryan Rhodes was not considered for the WBC championship, was that Rhodes was unavailable!

So was Rhodes contacted and asked?

Very much doubt it as the old saying goes "its not :geek2: what ya no its who ya no"

cakes wrote:Very much doubt it as the old saying goes "its not :geek2: what ya no its who ya no"

and how much you've got

the most surprising thing here is that people remain surprised by the actions of the WBC. For decades these unelected, unaccountable, selfish and probably dangerous organisations have been making decisions for the good of their own bank balances (the organisations' balances I mean, not individuals within the WBC) rather than for the good of the Sport or the boxers they purport to serve.

For me the WBC is supposed to be the best title but no matter how highly ranked u are its all about money $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ money talks and WBC walks

thats reminds me where is Twentysix these days

did he chuck the forum?

I'd like to hear Ryan's view on this.

bfchunk wrote:I'd like to hear Ryan's view on this.

Bet he is well pissed

I don't the man but know someone who did; apparently Ryan had a good head on his shoulders when he was younger; I can imagine now he knows that the only thing he can do is stay in shape, keep improving and maybe he'll get the call up; he can't (and won't) wet his pants coz the world of business and boxing isn't pulling his way. It isn't fair; what is in life? If he keeps on going he may get where he wants to get; if he moans to the press he'll look immature and that's not his way at all.

Best of luck Rhodes, keep within the weight and sharp and when the chance comes you'll be the one with an advantage.

simon fox wrote:I don't the man but know someone who did; apparently Ryan had a good head on his shoulders when he was younger; I can imagine now he knows that the only thing he can do is stay in shape, keep improving and maybe he'll get the call up; he can't (and won't) wet his pants coz the world of business and boxing isn't pulling his way. It isn't fair; what is in life? If he keeps on going he may get where he wants to get; if he moans to the press he'll look immature and that's not his way at all.

Best of luck Rhodes, keep within the weight and sharp and when the chance comes you'll be the one with an advantage.

Wise words to a top pro

They probably phoned his promoter - the Hattons!

Even JMM mentioned that Rhodes should have got a shot ahead of Canelo and Hatton (although he referred to Rhodes as the "british guy").

Hi gents,

the trouble is, when the title was declared vacant and "Alvarez vs ANYONE" was decided (what with Canelo being the Silver/Mandatory) there was only 3 or 4 weeks until fight time. While I would have cancelled the Hatton fight and said Alvarez vs top contender should have happened, Alvarez's right is to fight for the vacant title and they simply asked for his existing/scheduled match to get sanctioned.

Would Ryan, or indeed ANYONE, accept a fight against Alvarez for a world title on only 3 or 4 weeks notice?

The problem here is the date determined the fighter and not the other way around.


best wishes,

"T.M.K"

Gazmac81 wrote:thats reminds me where is Twentysix these days

did he chuck the forum?

IN JAIL!

gobbles wrote:They probably phoned his promoter - the Hattons!

Spot on and bloods thicker than water as they say!

Yeah where is Twentysix, he's a good poster

boxingchat wrote:

Gazmac81 wrote:thats reminds me where is Twentysix these days

did he chuck the forum?

IN JAIL!

!!NOB!!

Yeah good call daddy rhino boxing chat is a muppet I like the posts twenty six writes, boxing chat the twat ha ha

Jose also said that they didn't consider No2 contender Alfredo Angulo as he had been too inactive, Then WTF is he doing at No2 contender then??

HE also said that JMM is jealous , and thats why JMM made comments about this fight.

Old bones Ian wrote:Jose also said that they didn't consider No2 contender Alfredo Angulo as he had been too inactive, Then WTF is he doing at No2 contender then??

HE also said that JMM is jealous , and thats why JMM made comments about this fight.

How u know all this info u a promoter ????

Will Rhodes not get a shot at Alvarez after Hatton gets beat; Saul is a shoo in for the belt - so might be a way for De La Hoya to build Alvarez over here on the card beside Khan in future?

wesley05 wrote:

Old bones Ian wrote:Jose also said that they didn't consider No2 contender Alfredo Angulo as he had been too inactive, Then WTF is he doing at No2 contender then??

HE also said that JMM is jealous , and thats why JMM made comments about this fight.

How u know all this info u a promoter ????

Eh?

I really do think Ryan Rhodes deserves his opportunity.

However - I do feel his promoters could do more for him by pushing him into the limelight.

He simply must be kept active and his next fight must be against quality world opposition not some unknown.

daddy-rhino wrote:

boxingchat wrote:

Gazmac81 wrote:thats reminds me where is Twentysix these days

did he chuck the forum?

IN JAIL!

!!NOB!!

He is in jail, you asked and I told you! Fact

Rhodes has been available unless he has been injured.