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On Friday night Clinton Woods will get what surely has to be his last chance at a genuine world title. His opponent, Rico Hoye appears to be a dangerous but beatable foe for Woods, who has experience and home advantage on his side. Although Hoye has fought and beaten the likes of Richard Hall and Montell Griffin in compiling his 18-0 record, these notables were well past there best when Hoye fought them and the Griffin victory was controversial at that. Clinton Woods however, is coming of what look to be ever more credible performances against current consensus light-heavyweight champion Glen Johnson.
The use of the word ‘consensus’ as opposed to the usual alphabet soup title is due to the fact both Antonio Tarver and Glen Johnson vacated their WBC and IBF title respectively, to fight each other. This unquestionably admirable decision is what gives Woods yet another chance for world title glory. It slightly (well totally really) downgrades the grandeur of a world title fight when it occurs simply because he was willing to fight the mandatory Johnson was not. But if victorious, he will be the world champion of a respected governing body (IBF) and that undoubtedly brings numerous opportunities and attention. [details]
The use of the word ‘consensus’ as opposed to the usual alphabet soup title is due to the fact both Antonio Tarver and Glen Johnson vacated their WBC and IBF title respectively, to fight each other. This unquestionably admirable decision is what gives Woods yet another chance for world title glory. It slightly (well totally really) downgrades the grandeur of a world title fight when it occurs simply because he was willing to fight the mandatory Johnson was not. But if victorious, he will be the world champion of a respected governing body (IBF) and that undoubtedly brings numerous opportunities and attention. [details]