The WBO heavyweight title is at stake in Cleveland, as Lamon Brewster (33-2, 29 KOs), arguably the most exciting heavyweight in boxing, faces top rated contender Sergei Liakhovich (22-1, 14 KOs). The bout marks the first time a heavyweight title bout is taking place in Cleveland since 1983. The last time Cleveland saw heavyweight action, WBA heavyweight Champion Michael "Dynamite" Dokes was upset by South Africa's Gerrie Coetzee by a KO in the 10th of a scheduled 15-round bout.
Lamon Brewster has certainly acquired a taste for European meat in the last couple of years. In his last four bouts, Brewster has been up against European fighters. First there was the upset stoppage over Wladimir Klitschko, then came the disputed decision over Kali Meehan, then the blowout of Andrew Golota and finally the come from behind KO over Luan Krasniqi. Tonight, Brewster faces his fifth European fighter when he steps in the ring against Liakhovich, originally from Minsk, Byelosrussia.
I know some people reading this are wondering why Brewster is facing so many Euro fighters, but you must realize that he does not have much of a choice in the matter. A few of the bouts were mandatory defenses, and they came as a direct result of so many fighters from Europe grabbing high rankings on the WBO ladder.
Brewster is hoping that a win tonight will land him a big money rematch with Wladimir Klitschko before the end of the year. Of course Wlad still has to beat IBF heavyweight champion Chris Byrd in three weeks, but few experts are giving the champion a chance in the bout. [details]
Lamon Brewster has certainly acquired a taste for European meat in the last couple of years. In his last four bouts, Brewster has been up against European fighters. First there was the upset stoppage over Wladimir Klitschko, then came the disputed decision over Kali Meehan, then the blowout of Andrew Golota and finally the come from behind KO over Luan Krasniqi. Tonight, Brewster faces his fifth European fighter when he steps in the ring against Liakhovich, originally from Minsk, Byelosrussia.
I know some people reading this are wondering why Brewster is facing so many Euro fighters, but you must realize that he does not have much of a choice in the matter. A few of the bouts were mandatory defenses, and they came as a direct result of so many fighters from Europe grabbing high rankings on the WBO ladder.
Brewster is hoping that a win tonight will land him a big money rematch with Wladimir Klitschko before the end of the year. Of course Wlad still has to beat IBF heavyweight champion Chris Byrd in three weeks, but few experts are giving the champion a chance in the bout. [details]
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