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A bad defeat, a controversial win or in Rocky Fielding’s case a problem with making the 168lb limit. Sometimes a kick up the backside is what a fighter needs. The need to atone for a basic mistake. A wake-up call for said boxer and his team that some things need to change.
The 26 year olds first appearance of 2014, against Charles Adamu in March, came with some unwanted baggage of his own. First, a sparring injury to his right hand on the Thursday of the week before the fight. Something he would keep to himself for five days before going to see a Doctor. Second, a change of opponent at short notice, and third the pressure of having sold 900 tickets. 900 promises that he didn’t want to break. All of this would see the super middleweight fail the 12st limit and put the vacant Commonwealth title on the line for his opponent only. [Click Here To Read More]
The 26 year olds first appearance of 2014, against Charles Adamu in March, came with some unwanted baggage of his own. First, a sparring injury to his right hand on the Thursday of the week before the fight. Something he would keep to himself for five days before going to see a Doctor. Second, a change of opponent at short notice, and third the pressure of having sold 900 tickets. 900 promises that he didn’t want to break. All of this would see the super middleweight fail the 12st limit and put the vacant Commonwealth title on the line for his opponent only. [Click Here To Read More]