Luan Krasniqi draws Timo Hoffmann for the European HW Title

[Dude]

In a close and good fight Luan Krasniqi managed to defend his European Title against a surpisingly game opponent in Timo Hoffmann. Judge Ian John Lewis and judge Esa Lehtosaari both had it 114-114 while judge Philippe Verbeke scored the bout 115-113 in favour of Hoffmann. I scored it as a draw (114-114) as well.

The winner of this fight could've been in place for a shot at one of World Titles. Right now it looks as there'll be a rematch though.

Krasniqi had a slow start but came back in the midrounds with some nasty overhand rights. Hoffmann fought the best fight of his career in my opinion. He has a very good chin, a solid jab and good stamina but lacks in power and balance.

I believe that both of them would beat the likes of Brewster or Sam Peter right now.

[PBDS]

In a close and good fight Luan Krasniqi managed to defend his European Title against a surpisingly game opponent in Timo Hoffmann. Judge Ian John Lewis and judge Esa Lehtosaari both had it 114-114 while judge Philippe Verbeke scored the bout 115-113 in favour of Hoffmann. I scored it as a draw (114-114) as well.

The winner of this fight could've been in place for a shot at one of World Titles. Right now it looks as there'll be a rematch though.

Krasniqi had a slow start but came back in the midrounds with some nasty overhand rights. Hoffmann fought the best fight of his career in my opinion. He has a very good chin, a solid jab and good stamina but lacks in power and balance.

I believe that both of them would beat the likes of Brewster or Sam Peter right now.

....Hoffman is better than he has been given credit for.

[bchynn]

Everytime he defends his title, the odds are close. The guy really has no shot at being a top 10.

[Dude]

Everytime he defends his title, the odds are close. The guy really has no shot at being a top 10.

Uhm, well, who'd you rate above him?

[dempseyfire]

Hoffman is horrible . . . Krasniqi should be embarassed

[bchynn]

Uhm, well, who'd you rate above him?

The entire top 20 listed on boxrec.com

[Dude]

Hoffman is horrible . . . Krasniqi should be embarassed

Actually I was surprised as well about how much Hoffmann has improved. I've never seen him this good before. He changed his style and threw a lot more than he usually does. Krasniqi started slow and lost at least the first two rounds. If one of the two won the fight it was Hoffmann.

[Dude]

The entire top 20 listed on boxrec.com

The likes of DaVarryl Williamson, Henry Akinwande, Mike Tyson Lance Whitaker, Danny Williams, Kirk Johnson, Lamon Brewster, Nicolay Valuev and Rid**** Bowe?

Gimme a break dude. The top 20 list on boxrec doesn't mean ****.