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When Lamon Brewster enters the ring on April Fool’s day he will assume the risk of looking the part of the fool against an unsung but talented Seguei Lyakhovich.
Starting with his improbable stoppage of one-time wunderkind Wladimir Klitschko in 2004, Brewster not only rejuvenated a seemingly stagnant career, he established firm credentials as the division’s most exciting fighter. He also showed a resilience rarely seen in the heavyweight division by both the other beltholders and would-be contenders alike.
Brewster, perhaps boxing’s most personable fighter wearing a title belt – it’s up to you if you want to call him “champion” – will once again take a chance against a big, strong eastern European.
Like his last challenger, German resident (via Kosovo) Luan Krasniqi, the opponent Lyakhovich is largely unknown in American boxing circles, but the people who do know him understand that he is no pushover for Brewster to feast upon.
In that fight (unfortunately not seen on television in the U.S.), Brewster followed the quick-fisted Krasniqi and was peppered with sharp punches falling far behind. His confidence and persistent attack allowed him to connect hard on Krasniqi, dropping him in round eight. Buoyed by the success, Brewster pounded on Krasniqi in the next round, forcing the former European titlist to quit.
Likewise, in a defense that many thought would result in Poland’s Andrew Golota finally being crowned with a world title, “Relentless” pounded the Pole to the canvas three times in the opening frame to score a stunning stoppage at only 52 seconds of the round. [details]
Starting with his improbable stoppage of one-time wunderkind Wladimir Klitschko in 2004, Brewster not only rejuvenated a seemingly stagnant career, he established firm credentials as the division’s most exciting fighter. He also showed a resilience rarely seen in the heavyweight division by both the other beltholders and would-be contenders alike.
Brewster, perhaps boxing’s most personable fighter wearing a title belt – it’s up to you if you want to call him “champion” – will once again take a chance against a big, strong eastern European.
Like his last challenger, German resident (via Kosovo) Luan Krasniqi, the opponent Lyakhovich is largely unknown in American boxing circles, but the people who do know him understand that he is no pushover for Brewster to feast upon.
In that fight (unfortunately not seen on television in the U.S.), Brewster followed the quick-fisted Krasniqi and was peppered with sharp punches falling far behind. His confidence and persistent attack allowed him to connect hard on Krasniqi, dropping him in round eight. Buoyed by the success, Brewster pounded on Krasniqi in the next round, forcing the former European titlist to quit.
Likewise, in a defense that many thought would result in Poland’s Andrew Golota finally being crowned with a world title, “Relentless” pounded the Pole to the canvas three times in the opening frame to score a stunning stoppage at only 52 seconds of the round. [details]
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