Michael Brodie Comeback thoughts? ...

[brown bomber]

I'm pleased to say my favourite domestic fighter is coming back to the ring it seems according to britishboxing.net has anyone any thoughts about what his capabilities might be? He's always been a good hitter and a lovely smooth boxer. His bodypunching was a joy to watch. I'm really excited about getting to watch him again.

[NOrth]

Domestic level I'd imagine, especially following the lay off. Good luck to him.

[GazOC]

Bad idea IMHO, it looked like he'd retired at the right time to me. If he's comeback for the money then I'd guess the best he could do is to get himself as a W on Khans record.

[NOrth]

Brodie, whos best weight was probably super bantam, fighting khan whos a big lightweight - not a good move that imo.

[GazOC]

Yep, sorry. He was a Feather at the end of his career, I'd guess he'd come back at jr Lightweight? Whatever the weight he's too old and will end up losing to the first young, decent domestic fighter he faces.

[GazOC]

Brodie was far and above domestic level when he was active and his last three fights were against two of the toughest men at featherweight.

Going 0-2-1 against Chi and Harrison is not shameful. He had a lot on when getting ready for Harrison and is one of most naturally talented boxers this country has ever produced.

How many feathers won Harrison's respect by whacking him to the body and staying right in front of him for three minutes?
I don't disagree with any of that but he isn't active and he'll be knocking on 34 by the time he gets back in the ring. He was looking shop worn towards the end and that was 3 years ago....

edit: sorry 2 1/2 years ago.

[Big Ears]

Should have stayed retired imo , I like the guy a lot but Chi took everything from him .

I'd hate to see him become a victim of the likes of Kevin Mitchell(no disrespect to Mitchell he seems a nice guy) who he was levels above a few years ago but now would merely be enough to give him a tough fight and no more .

[GazOC]

TBH I always thought Brodie retired at exactly the right time, he gave it his best shot against Chi and then had one last go against Harrision as a underdog. Great time to bow out IMHO.

Shame about the Jorrin decision....

[elle]

I'm pleased to say my favourite domestic fighter is coming back to the ring it seems according to britishboxing.net has anyone any thoughts about what his capabilities might be? He's always been a good hitter and a lovely smooth boxer. His bodypunching was a joy to watch. I'm really excited about getting to watch him again.

Hope your boxing plans are going well Jeff.

I'm interested to know why Brodie retired - did he feel he'd achieved as much as he could in boxing? Perhaps it was a decision made on the back of the Harrison and Chi losses which he has come to regret.

I just hope his motivation for fighting again is for the right reasons and not forced by other circumstances. We often have high expectations of boxing heroes and are then left feeling disappointed (for them and us as fans) if a comeback fails. Sometimes its better to remember a talented fighter as they were in their prime so I do have some reservations about his return but wish him well.

[maka]

has brodie toughened his body up?

did'nt harrison (scott) stop him with a crunching body shot, surely he'll have that as a weakness i know no one likes them but some boxers can take them more than others.:good

hey jeff how you doin in the army? not been on for a while:good

[Big Ears]

has brodie toughened his body up?

did'nt harrison (scott) stop him with a crunching body shot, surely he'll have that as a weakness i know no one likes them but some boxers can take them more than others.:good

hey jeff how you doin in the army? not been on for a while:good

I think I remember those body shots being particulary sickening , Brodie was landing some great ones himself but the difference was Harrison could take them .

[GazOC]

There was probably about a stone weight difference between Brodie and Harrision at fight time.

[China_hand_Joe]

Brodie lost that first fight with Chi, a bit of a robbery, good fight anyway.

The comeback strikes me as utterly pointless though, unless he needs extra cash or something. He won't make any noise at all now.

[Dunky McCafferty]

Brodie was far and above domestic level when he was active and his last three fights were against two of the toughest men at featherweight.

Going 0-2-1 against Chi and Harrison is not shameful. He had a lot on when getting ready for Harrison and is one of most naturally talented boxers this country has ever produced.

How many feathers won Harrison's respect by whacking him to the body and staying right in front of him for three minutes?

Brodie won Harrisons respect? I must have blinked & missed that one:lol:

Harrison destroyed him, simple & plain.

My goodness, with characters like you & David Payne writing for Boxing news, no wonder their sales are going down down down...

The only thing more shocking than Boxing news backing an English fighter nowadays is them backing a scottish fighter, if you understand what I am saying...

[GazOC]

Brodie won Harrisons respect? I must have blinked & missed that one:lol:

Harrison destroyed him, simple & plain.

Dunkys right, that fight was very one sided.

[Dunky McCafferty]

I don't write for Boxing News. Unless you meant BBN? In which case, if people are buying it, I want a cut of money being made. You disagree with me on this also, well you must be desperate to get me posting here so I will fire off a quick one :good

I've come to realise that you are more than a little bit myopic when it comes to Scottish fighters so allow me to explain.

Pre-fight the talk was that Harrison was too big for Brodie and that it was going to be cakewalk. It seemed that was going to be the case, especially when Brodie was visibly lighter than Harrison.

The atmosphere, the Scots did their bit on the night, was great for a comparatively small crowd and in the first round both men blazed away with body shots. It was all Harrison early, he landed a really crisp right hand, to the head, and Brodie went into his warring mode. They both got in good body shots in this round and Harrison, for the first time I ever recall after watching pretty much all of his fights, actually nodded at Brodie at the rounds end and smiled.

It was not his usual cocky smile and it seemed that he was acknowledging that Brodie was showing him a few things, likewise his strength was making it tough for Brodie.

Brodie then cut into him in the second round with left hooks to the body and from my seat in the venue (not sure if you were there) you could see Harrison's legs stiffen a few times as he absorbed the shots.
It was a really exciting round and got the crowd going but Brodie pulled up short at the end of the round as a rib injury suffered in sparring (against two quality young fighters) was made worse by a Harrison body shot.

The rest is history but Harrison, usually very dour and obnoxious, gave Brodie credit for a tough little fight while it lasted and no one who has seen the fight (I could send you a copy) denies that in three rounds Brodie gave Harrison more body digs, Harrison's weak spot, than any of his other challengers.

There was a sense of respect from Scott post-fight. Unless you want to say Scott had no respect for Brodie whatsoever after the fight thereby making Scott seem even more of a PR disaster than he is at present?

Or should we write this disagreement down to the fact that it was once rumoured you opened a thread titled: 'Lorraine Kelly has the tools required to beat Lennox Lewis?'

My my, oh dear oh dear & all that. Once you get to know me, you will realise I come from an angle you have never encountered in your lifetime on a forum. & as I say, its a great learning experience. OK I will come clean. I tried to dupe you into admitting if you wrote for BN, but you passed the test:good

Right. enough petty posturing, lets talk boxing. So you are saying it was Brodie sparring partners who beat Brodie & not Harrison?

You call me biased, but that line of yours about Brodie only losing cos of a rib injury inflicted by some bum in sparring? Talk about the pot calling the kettle black.

Even I wouldnt come out with a whopper like that to defend one of my own.

Look in the mirror, & you will see me staring back at you. Think about it.

[NOrth]

I wasnt aware David Payne was writing for BN, althugh Ive not bught the mag for a good 6months. For what its worth though I think Payne is a quality Boxing writer, one of the best out there at the moment. For those who've not read his stuff have a quick look at his blog site (link below).
Terry, along with Tom Podmore, are probably 2 of the best "young" boxing writers around at the moment. Very rarely do I read a poor article by either.

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[elle]

I wasnt aware David Payne was writing for BN, althugh Ive not bught the mag for a good 6months. For what its worth though I think Payne is a quality Boxing writer, one of the best out there at the moment. For those who've not read his stuff have a quick look at his blog site (link below).
Terry, along with Tom Podmore, are probably 2 of the best "young" boxing writers around at the moment. Very rarely do I read a poor article by either.

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Thanks for posting the link - that sites a little gem!

Does anyone know if Terry D or Tom Podmore have blog sites as I often enjoy their articles and might pick up a few more snippets of boxing info?

[NOrth]

We'll go up for the Thompson Anderson fight mate, thats assuming Mark beats Kev mcintyre and ando holds onto the british belt and fights him.

[scurlaruntings]

Bad bad idea. I liked Brodie alot. The kid had balls of iron and was a very good domestic operator on an EBU level. But that step into true world class eluded him. Plus he used to mark up something horrid. He still has the desire but i dont want to see him get hurt in anymore wars.

[Max Molyneux]

Wasn't he robbed against Jorin?

[brown bomber]

Bad bad idea. I liked Brodie alot. The kid had balls of iron and was a very good domestic operator on an EBU level. But that step into true world class eluded him. Plus he used to mark up something horrid. He still has the desire but i dont want to see him get hurt in anymore wars.H was definately world class Scurla he drew with Chi, beat Jorrin (in most peoples eyes) and twice stopped Salim Medjkoune (wba super bantam champion)....

[elle]

Elle, thanks for the kind words. I am working on this: [Only registered and activated users can see links] ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) and will mostly be hosting photos using it (no worries though Dunky as Ando photos will be up later on tonight) and writing a blog about my fight/gym experiences. May even take a trip to a fight in Scotland at some point :good


Thanks for posting your link - am glad I asked now!

Paid a quick visit to your page and was impressed - not just because you are a pisces like me - but considering its not been up and running long there is a fair bit of content on there already.

Good to see you posting on ESB a bit more - its definitely a case of quality over quantity (in my opinion) when you do make an appearance on the board!

[TBooze]

I had a lot of time for Brodie and he did more than enough of with his talent, and should of been a world titlist after what should of been a victory over Jorrin. Also remember at 122 he beat another future titlist in Medjkoune in a with hindsight impressive 9th round stoppage.

At 33, two years without a fight and four years without a win I hope Brodie does not get hurt in whatever path he may choose to go down.

[DavidPayne]

Brodie won Harrisons respect? I must have blinked & missed that one:lol:

Harrison destroyed him, simple & plain.

My goodness, with characters like you & David Payne writing for Boxing news, no wonder their sales are going down down down...

The only thing more shocking than Boxing news backing an English fighter nowadays is them backing a scottish fighter, if you understand what I am saying...
Now then Dunky, how are yer lad?

Glad you enjoyed the piece:-)

[DavidPayne]

I wasnt aware David Payne was writing for BN, althugh Ive not bught the mag for a good 6months. For what its worth though I think Payne is a quality Boxing writer, one of the best out there at the moment. For those who've not read his stuff have a quick look at his blog site (link below).
Terry, along with Tom Podmore, are probably 2 of the best "young" boxing writers around at the moment. Very rarely do I read a poor article by either.

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Very kind of you to link and comment, its purely self-indulgent, but it attracts some regular traffic. I just don't always have time to update it.

[DavidPayne]

Thanks for posting the link - that sites a little gem!

Does anyone know if Terry D or Tom Podmore have blog sites as I often enjoy their articles and might pick up a few more snippets of boxing info?
Elle,

Thanks for the commentary, a little sabbatical presently, but boxingwriter will be back soon.

[elle]

Elle,

Thanks for the commentary, a little sabbatical presently, but boxingwriter will be back soon.


Welcome to ESB DavidPayne! :hi:

Now that I've discovered your site (thanks to NOrth) I look forward to seeing any updated articles - but don't let that stop you keeping us posted on here!

[NOrth]

T-shirts that are on sale there are good too, boxing tee's are rare.

[DavidPayne]

The T-Shirts are excellent, even if I do say so myself.

For Brits visit:

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[Dunky McCafferty]

Now then Dunky, how are yer lad?

Glad you enjoyed the piece:-)

heh heh, I just had a feeling you were around here, I just had to say the right words to bring you out of hiding;)

Aye I seen your story my man, I dont miss a trick:D

Did I enjoy your article? im not telling for now:lol: However, thats one mighty big photo you have of your good self there fella!

[DavidPayne]

I can't seem to shrink it. Now that's a phrase I don't say often!