How good was Richie Woodhall?

He was a decent fighter, believe you me.

 

Did some bum called Royston Jones beat him at the Olympics

 

He could've beat me and you believe you me.

 

Absolutely kicked the **** out of Branco.

 

I was reading in an old Boxing News report that Woodhall was very fortunate to get the decision against Catley, I havent seen this fight, but would love to get a copy of it.

 

He was fortunate and said exactly that in the post fight interview. Sat side by side with Catley he stated on camera that he thought Glenn deserved the win.

 

boxing has tens of thousands of Good/Very Good fighters, Ritchie was one of them...
capable and on his best day who knows? But not in the realm of the Great/GREATS!!!

 

Cheers Ed, there is a great photo in Boxing News of Woodhall looking very dejected, like he knew he lost.

 

Woodhall - Telford legend.

 

I believe he was capable of beating Froch.

 

very good amatuer, went pro stayed in the same jab and circle. his heart wasn't really in the pro game, but he was able to become a solid wbc champion and gave a ton of fighters real good arguments. technical brilliant just lacked devil and variety at the top league....believe you me.

 

anyone got a link to this picture of Woodhall after the catley fight?

 

Hit his peak against Branco in which he looked really good. But then injured his arm/elbow/shoulder and was never the same again...

 

Very much a classical European/English style, hands held up and straight punches.