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I saw him fight a few months ago on eurosport,he didnt look as sharp as he has looked in the past but still looked like a lot of the top men would have trouble with his style.Does anyone know if hes any big fights lined up or are those days behind him.
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I was going down to Kronk for a while and ran into Henry training down there. We sat and talked and later I interviewed him and wrote an article about him. He had just lost to Lennox Lewis and was fighting again in the near future. Of course, this was about 4 or 5 years ago it seems. I cant remember the opponent but he won the fight. I will look for the article, I have it at home.
Henry spoke alot about Don King and how he controlled everything thing that was happening with Henry at the time. Henry had begun training at Kronk, insearch of the hunger and inspiration that seemed to be elluding him at the time, by order of King.
Henry also spoke alot of his experience level. While he was a world ranked Heavyweight and had just fought for the title he wanted to make it very clear to the public that he was still learning his trade and would do his best in every one of his bouts. From his lack luster performance against Lewis, Akinwande was recieving much critcism from the general public aswell as the press. Henry was a very humble man and basically what I got from him is that he is trying his best. Lewis at the time was a very good fighter, with much experience. Most of Henrys experience had come only from his professional fights and work in the gym, he had very little amatuer experience.
Akinwande, in his time, was a towering figure with good power but limited boxing skills. I could only see the added time since the interview slowing and eroding his reflexes. I hope that he faired well in his bout and do hope that he fairs well in his future bouts, should he continue on his journey in the ring.
Henry Akinwande was one of the nicest boxers that I have met. The thing that seperated him from the others was his pure humbleness and desire to be excepted by the public. No matter what he does in the future the man will have my utmost respect. He was just that kind of guy.
If I can find the artcle I will post it here on the boxing scene. I will find out if hes down at Kronk again and if he is I will go see him for a follow up article.
Rockin'
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Henry never got any recognition in his time in the uk even though he had a good record and had great results at Europian level.When he ko'd Williams for the wbo belt in America he still didnt get a mention over here,which to me seemed way out of order.Originally posted by Rockin1I was going down to Kronk for a while and ran into Henry training down there. We sat and talked and later I interviewed him and wrote an article about him. He had just lost to Lennox Lewis and was fighting again in the near future. Of course, this was about 4 or 5 years ago it seems. I cant remember the opponent but he won the fight. I will look for the article, I have it at home.
Henry spoke alot about Don King and how he controlled everything thing that was happening with Henry at the time. Henry had begun training at Kronk, insearch of the hunger and inspiration that seemed to be elluding him at the time, by order of King.
Henry also spoke alot of his experience level. While he was a world ranked Heavyweight and had just fought for the title he wanted to make it very clear to the public that he was still learning his trade and would do his best in every one of his bouts. From his lack luster performance against Lewis, Akinwande was recieving much critcism from the general public aswell as the press. Henry was a very humble man and basically what I got from him is that he is trying his best. Lewis at the time was a very good fighter, with much experience. Most of Henrys experience had come only from his professional fights and work in the gym, he had very little amatuer experience.
Akinwande, in his time, was a towering figure with good power but limited boxing skills. I could only see the added time since the interview slowing and eroding his reflexes. I hope that he faired well in his bout and do hope that he fairs well in his future bouts, should he continue on his journey in the ring.
Henry Akinwande was one of the nicest boxers that I have met. The thing that seperated him from the others was his pure humbleness and desire to be excepted by the public. No matter what he does in the future the man will have my utmost respect. He was just that kind of guy.
If I can find the artcle I will post it here on the boxing scene. I will find out if hes down at Kronk again and if he is I will go see him for a follow up article.
Rockin'
Thanks for the reply look forward to the articleComment
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It was odd the way he fought Lennox Lewis... It was like he didn't want to be in the ring that night! He just kept holding and holding and holding, until the referee DQ him. I always get su****ious of a fighter that acts that way in the ring... I think it's one of two things.
- 1. He has psychological problems (like anxiety/panic dissorder/deppression), and those fighters will never make it at the top level.
- 2. Or they are being paid or bullied into throwing a fight.
I tend to think whichever one it is... They're not in the right sport, coz' they'll get hurt in this game.Comment
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The guy has beaten some fairly good opponents and has also lost to good opponents. I guess that DQ against Lewis really messed his reputation up as far as getting into the lime light.Comment
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His head didnt seem right for that fight,could have been big fight nerves but he came in on good form especially with his wbo fights.Maybe it was the first option,he had been in big fights but never a headliner in a major fight.Originally posted by Martin (Top Knowledge)Comment
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Akinwande holds more than ruiz, i hate watching this guy fightComment
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