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by Cliff Rold - He’s been the best Heavyweight in the world for years. In his last outing, he looked like the baddest man on the planet.
Matched with a surly, legitimate threat in Kubrat Pulev, Wladimir Klitschko came out with a chip on his shoulder. Klitschko’s aggressive stance got him stung early and the way he responded showed how far he’s come since early down times in his career. He bounced Pulev off the floor repeatedly, knocking him out in the fifth.
This Saturday (HBO, 10 PM EST/PST), he makes his return to the US for the first time since defeating Sultan Ibragimov in a 2008 unification fight. Under the bright lights at Madison Square Garden, does he have another destructive performance in him to sustain momentum as a crowd pleaser?
Jennings could be considered analogous to former Lightweight titlist Nate Campbell. A late start in the sport and limited amateur experience didn’t stop him from becoming a contender. Some guys just are sort of naturals. Jennings appears to fit in that category.
He’s developed well since turning professional in 2010. A patient fighter who doesn’t give up any of his 6’3 frame, Jennings is willing to work the ring waiting for openings. He goes to the body with a nice left hook and has an accurate right over the top. Jennings never seems to fight outside himself and defense is a strength. He has good head movement and, behind a high guard, blocks well. Conversely, he sometimes seems to be thinking instead of just letting his hands go. [Click Here To Read More]
Matched with a surly, legitimate threat in Kubrat Pulev, Wladimir Klitschko came out with a chip on his shoulder. Klitschko’s aggressive stance got him stung early and the way he responded showed how far he’s come since early down times in his career. He bounced Pulev off the floor repeatedly, knocking him out in the fifth.
This Saturday (HBO, 10 PM EST/PST), he makes his return to the US for the first time since defeating Sultan Ibragimov in a 2008 unification fight. Under the bright lights at Madison Square Garden, does he have another destructive performance in him to sustain momentum as a crowd pleaser?
Jennings could be considered analogous to former Lightweight titlist Nate Campbell. A late start in the sport and limited amateur experience didn’t stop him from becoming a contender. Some guys just are sort of naturals. Jennings appears to fit in that category.
He’s developed well since turning professional in 2010. A patient fighter who doesn’t give up any of his 6’3 frame, Jennings is willing to work the ring waiting for openings. He goes to the body with a nice left hook and has an accurate right over the top. Jennings never seems to fight outside himself and defense is a strength. He has good head movement and, behind a high guard, blocks well. Conversely, he sometimes seems to be thinking instead of just letting his hands go. [Click Here To Read More]
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