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By Jake Donovan - Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko are 34 and 39, respectively, and ruling the heavyweight division with an iron fist.
Bernard Hopkins was a month shy of his 46 when he came within a round of once again making history, this time as the oldest fighter to ever capture a world title.
It took Steve Cunningham nearly ten years to gain the full respect his career deserves, but at age 34 is now recognized as the best cruiserweight on the planet.
Juan Manuel Marquez is still running strong as lightweight king at age 36. At the same age, Sergio Martinez has never been at a higher point in his career as he prepares for the second defense of his World middleweight crown this defense.
Standing opposite Martinez this Saturday night is yet another thirtysomething who hopes to prove that youth isn’t limited to one.
As was the case for Martinez a year ago, a win this weekend will mean that life begins at 35 for Sergiy Dzinziurk.
“I’ve mentioned before that 30 is just a number,” states Dzinziruk (37-0, 23KO), who just recently celebrated his 35th birthday. “I feel like I’m 20 years old and I want to keep fighting and winning titles. I’m very comfortable at my age.”
Part of the approach towards his hoping to hit his stride during his mid 30’s has to do with his rate of activity, or lack thereof. Dzinziruk’s five-year run (and counting) as junior middleweight titlist is second only to Chris John for the longest current title reign in the sport. [Click Here To Read More]
Bernard Hopkins was a month shy of his 46 when he came within a round of once again making history, this time as the oldest fighter to ever capture a world title.
It took Steve Cunningham nearly ten years to gain the full respect his career deserves, but at age 34 is now recognized as the best cruiserweight on the planet.
Juan Manuel Marquez is still running strong as lightweight king at age 36. At the same age, Sergio Martinez has never been at a higher point in his career as he prepares for the second defense of his World middleweight crown this defense.
Standing opposite Martinez this Saturday night is yet another thirtysomething who hopes to prove that youth isn’t limited to one.
As was the case for Martinez a year ago, a win this weekend will mean that life begins at 35 for Sergiy Dzinziurk.
“I’ve mentioned before that 30 is just a number,” states Dzinziruk (37-0, 23KO), who just recently celebrated his 35th birthday. “I feel like I’m 20 years old and I want to keep fighting and winning titles. I’m very comfortable at my age.”
Part of the approach towards his hoping to hit his stride during his mid 30’s has to do with his rate of activity, or lack thereof. Dzinziruk’s five-year run (and counting) as junior middleweight titlist is second only to Chris John for the longest current title reign in the sport. [Click Here To Read More]
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