Rhodes is bringing that belt home!!!

Hope ryan beats him, its possible, the odds for ryan are worth backing

 

rhodes is getting beat

 

I'm on 8-1 for rhodes to get the stoppage.

 

Alvarez is as hyped as anyone currently, but he has major flaws.

If Ryan comes in to win, and doesn't play it too defensively he can knock Canelo out - I'm sure of it.

From memory, Magic Matt was landing a lot more than he should've done - this is Matt Hatton the feather-fisted welter with handspeed that makes it look like the fight is being played in slow-motion.

I'm sure a lot of the reason Hatton was landing was down to Canelo not respecting his (non-existant) power, and feeling comfortable taking his shots to get his own off, as a true mexican should.

Hopefully Canelo comes in expecting to walk through Rhodes, which would be a big mistake.

The fight ends with a Rhodes left hand in rounds 6-10.

 

bit of a thick question this is rhodes a natural lefty???

 

come on Ryan i think he can do it, just put 100 @ 6-1 for a win,

 

Snap.

Stan James

 

yep thats the one.

collecting my 700 on monday

 

Ryan Rhodes – What Alvarez is now is where Rhodes came from when nicknamed “Spice Boy” by the British press in the mid-1990s and hyped as the future of English boxing. Now, at age 34, Rhodes hopes 16 years of experience will aid him to defeat what he sees as a younger, more limited version of himself. With 49 fights and 235 rounds worth of action, Rhodes has the knowhow and he sports an unorthodox southpaw style taught by Brendan Ingle at Sheffield’s famed Wincobank Gym. In fact, many thought Rhodes, not Naseem Hamed, was the Ingle’s most complete work in the late 1990s. Because of Rhodes’ slick style, he did not take a lot of punishment, his fluidity and reflexes evading or riding out punches despite a fluid, hands-down style. Has excellent balance, allowing Rhodes to lead with either hand, switching from orthodox to southpaw stance, depending on openings Rhodes sees. That is a product of great footwork, which has not been tested on defense lately because of a lack of outstanding opposition. Enters on a ten-fight winning streak, eight via stoppage, and interviews reveal a confident and introspective boxer who is rated six spots higher than Alvarez in impartial division rankings. Has not been defeated since an unexpected setback to Gary Lockett five years ago and Rhodes has never lost at junior middleweight. Rhodes is a selective puncher, not a lot of combinations, and plays angles to maximize his shots and skirts counters via location instead of speed. Despite learning those traits in the renegade Ingle system, Rhodes is grounded in the basics, shooting to fame in England by becoming the youngest national champ since World War II. Of course, he did not live up to expectations on the international level and this is Rhodes’ first bout outside of Great Britain. He has been physically overwhelmed before and does better with boxers than bangers. Losses forced Rhodes to rededicate himself and his introspection carries over to thoughts on Alvarez. “I know he gets frustrated really easily because I saw him do it with Matthew Hatton. He has never fought someone as strong as me before. He is used to fighting smaller men. When I hit him it’s going to be a big shock to him.”

Saul Alvarez – The newest Mexican sensation has fiery red hair and a face full of freckles. Basically, Alvarez looks like “Opie” of “The Andy Griffith Show” with a mean streak. Alvarez is only 20 years old but boxes with the calmness and certitude of a battle-hardened veteran. The youngest of six brothers, he comes from a boxing family but did not have many amateur fights, turning pro at age 15. Engaged in enough to win one national title in the unpaid ranks though. Age 15 is when Alvarez suffered the only blemish (a draw) on his record and his level of opposition is above average considering Alvarez’s youth. Has a fanatic fan following among Mexicans searching for someone to replace aging Juan Manuel Marquez, Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera. Alvarez’s fights reportedly draw nearly the same ratings as the national soccer team…that’s unheard of. Has delivered on the big stage, knocking out Carlos Baldomir and proven he can go the 12-round distance with no stamina issues against Lovemore N’dou. Enjoys the backing of Golden Boy Promotions in America and keeps busy fighting in Mexico to further better himself. Now comes HBO bouts and the hope is that Alvarez delivers on his hype. Alvarez has a well-defined body, standing 5’9” with 71-inch reach, but more importantly, sports natural punching power. Timing and balance accentuate punches but placement is what separates Alvarez. It is a style reminiscent of Hall-of-Famer Julio Cesar Chavez Sr.; of course, Alvarez has a long way to go merit any comparison to that Mexican legend. For now, I compare Alvarez to Alfredo Angulo, a stalker with similar natural strength and pressuring tactics. The redhead does not care if his punches are part of an overall scheme or if they look pretty; he throws punches for effect, not to look smooth or flashy. Takes small but measured steps forward, delivering quick blows at very straight angles that split guards like a machete. Alvarez has holes on defense, leaving his head high while overusing his right hand in finishing flurries, and his chin was dinged by an ordinary Jose Cotto. Alvarez battles expectations as one of the most popular athletes in Mexico, though he seems unfazed by the responsibility. Saying of the expectations, "I accept it and it motivates me. It makes me hungrier, so I accept it and I’m ready to deliver." For my money, Alvarez is the most exciting product to come across the border since Salma Hayek.

Verdict – When Rhodes turned pro, Alvarez was five years old, and the 7-1 underdog has been vociferous about his experience advantage providing the margin of victory. I believe altitude, hometown advantage and youth are a more compelling trifecta. Rhodes might win the boxing match but lose the fight. When Rhodes lands his punches- and he will repeatedly- they will be crisp and visible to all, snapping Alvarez’s head back. However, the volume and smothering punches of Alvarez will break Rhodes down to where his connect percentage dips precipitously as the rounds go higher. Much like the Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Sebastian Zbik fight, it will be a fight of two halves with Alvarez wearing his opponent down for a stoppage by the tenth round. Rhodes runs into a wave of punches when Alvarez begins to plant his feet in the middle rounds, unable to deter his younger foe. Sniper-like punches from Rhodes will be pretty but the thudding power of Alvarez wins the day.

Marty Mulcahey for maxboxing tends to be right with these

 

:rofl

 

Good luck to Ryan, been around boxing for a long time would be nice to see him pull it off and win the WBC belt, I am sure his good friend Nassem Hamed will be cheering him on also. :good

 

Hope he does it, its not impossible

 

:good

 

i agree with your ingle analysis on building up a fighters confidence,,although witter generally never got the coverage and recognition i think he deserved abck then which shows with his lack of ring confidence now.although he is no spring chick and has had to adapt to survive--not a good move if he still wants to mix at a good level-he did step in with some world class operators a few years back and deseved his shot.

Rhodes has developed himself and found his weight class and has a great shout,,i just hope that overseas does not over-awe him.
war Rhodes!