Ryan Rhodes - New British Champ

[Shamrock]

Rhodes wins British title by KO'ing Gary Woolcombe in the 9th Round.

What a great result for the likeable Shefield fighter. I can't believe it's 10 years since Rhodes last won this light middle title from Paul Silky Jones....

Rhodes no longer the good looking Spice Boy... 14 years and a good few hard fights have removed the boyish good looks that gave him that nickname showed flashes of his old self last night throwing quick flashy unorthadox shots - an especially accurate and hard leaf right hook looked very dangerous through out the fight and in the end gave him the one punch KO.

I met Ryan Rhodes when I went to see Naseem Hamed promoting his fight with Daniel Alicea in Newcastle. Of all the fighters I met that day including Naseem and Jonny Nelson - Rhodes made the lasting impression - a good looking kid just starting his journey he was such a down to earth friendly guy who took all the time he had and more to sign autographs and talk with the fans,

I hope this proves to be an indian summer in Rhodes career and he can make some nice money out of it. Light middle is a competitive divsion especially in Britian and there are some great fights out ther for him. I'm looking forward to the Spice Boy giving us some more fantastic nights before it's over !!!!

[WelshDevilRob]

Rhodes always had fantastic ability and technique. A very good win for him even though it lost me a few quid.

[Saddo]

Rhodes no longer the good looking Spice Boy...

my wife said WTF happend to him didnt he used to be handsome

good to see him back with a win though

seening Johhny Nelson and Naz with Ryan all on Sky last night it was like stepping back in time and reminded me of all the buzz around that camp back in the day.... GOOD TO SEE

[Shamrock]

Rhodes no longer the good looking Spice Boy...

my wife said WTF happend to him didnt he used to be handsome

good to see him back with a win though

seening Johhny Nelson and Naz with Ryan all on Sky last night it was like stepping back in time and reminded me of all the buzz around that camp back in the day.... GOOD TO SEE

Yeah the boyish good looks and mop of blonde hair are as distant as as Chelsea title hopes this season.

Just watched the re run on Sky it really was a peach of a right hook that won the fight Woolcombe never knew what hit him - up next Pele Reid - haven't seen the result yet so gonna watch it now. Pele was always exciting... if somewhat limited

[yvonne]

Rhodes right hand hook to the cranium was awesome.Theres no way you could recover from those kind of shots!Surely Naz was talking out of hisby saying he might make a come back!!He was pissed for sure last night during the interview.He's getting fatter and fatter by each day!

[Shamrock]

Rhodes right hand hook to the cranium was awesome.Theres no way you could recover from those kind of shots!Surely Naz was talking out of hisby saying he might make a come back!!He was pissed for sure last night during the interview.He's getting fatter and fatter by each day!

Yeah forget any talk about a Naz comeback. He hasn't fought in 6 years and was on the slide then. He looked like he weighed more than Jonny Neslon last night... As Naz said - Forget about him and lets get behind a resurgent Ryan Rhodes. European title is certainly not out of the question for Ryan IMO.

[Saddo]

to be honest Naz just looks like Hatton inbetween fights

as for Pele Reid your in for a treat hes just as good as he was all them years ago

[yvonne]

Rhodes right hand hook to the cranium was awesome.Theres no way you could recover from those kind of shots!Surely Naz was talking out of hisby saying he might make a come back!!He was pissed for sure last night during the interview.He's getting fatter and fatter by each day!

Yeah forget any talk about a Naz comeback. He hasn't fought in 6 years and was on the slide then. He looked like he weighed more than Jonny Neslon last night... As Naz said - Forget about him and lets get behind a resurgent Ryan Rhodes. European title is certainly not out of the question for Ryan IMO.

It'll have to be a European title fight next for sure,NO DOUGHT MATE!Soon like....strike while the fire is still hot i say!

[yvonne]

Rhodes right hand hook to the cranium was awesome.Theres no way you could recover from those kind of shots!Surely Naz was talking out of hisby saying he might make a come back!!He was pissed for sure last night during the interview.He's getting fatter and fatter by each day!

Yeah forget any talk about a Naz comeback. He hasn't fought in 6 years and was on the slide then. He looked like he weighed more than Jonny Neslon last night... As Naz said - Forget about him and lets get behind a resurgent Ryan Rhodes. European title is certainly not out of the question for Ryan IMO.

I WENT TO GIVE YOU REP MATE AND SOMEHOW IT GIVE "NEGATIVE"REP INSTEAD....DAMN MATE!SORRY!I'LL MAKE UP FOR IT.DONT TAKE IT PERSONAL BUD.MISTAKE!!!

[Shamrock]

Rhodes right hand hook to the cranium was awesome.Theres no way you could recover from those kind of shots!Surely Naz was talking out of hisby saying he might make a come back!!He was pissed for sure last night during the interview.He's getting fatter and fatter by each day!

Yeah forget any talk about a Naz comeback. He hasn't fought in 6 years and was on the slide then. He looked like he weighed more than Jonny Neslon last night... As Naz said - Forget about him and lets get behind a resurgent Ryan Rhodes. European title is certainly not out of the question for Ryan IMO.

I WENT TO GIVE YOU REP MATE AND SOMEHOW IT GIVE "NEGATIVE"REP INSTEAD....DAMN MATE!SORRY!I'LL MAKE UP FOR IT.DONT TAKE IT PERSONAL BUD.MISTAKE!!!

Don't worry about it

[Shamrock]

to be honest Naz just looks like Hatton inbetween fights

as for Pele Reid your in for a treat hes just as good as he was all them years ago

He looks like he's swallowed Hatton

Yea that was the Pele Reid I remember... no balance and no technique... nice shorts though

[Master]

Rhodes experience won him that fight more than his skill, beautiful KO.

Pele looked worse than before, he should stick to kick boxing.

[Scrap]

Pleased for Ryan Top Lad.

[Shamrock]

Rhodes experience won him that fight more than his skill, beautiful KO.

Pele looked worse than before, he should stick to kick boxing.

Yeah funny thing time... I remember when he first started all speed reflexes and the aura of invincibility that youth brings. He seems to have learned from his wins and his losses. Woolcombe is young enough to come again lets hope he learns from this loss.

Pele really was awful and at 35 or 36 ? has no where to go. He missed with a big punch and was all over the place. Had no idea what to do when he got caught.... and he's to fecking old to do that spinning kick he used to do before each fight

[saturday_kid]

atleast his shorts are memorable