When the fight between Jamel Herring and Dennis Shafikov was announced a few weeks ago, it was one of those that I circled on the schedule as a fight I am looking forward to seeing. It is an excellent crossroads match and a fight in which each Herring and Shafikov have a lot on the line as well as to prove. Its those type of fights that typically bring out the best in each man and make for good television.
Herring is a southpaw but not a slickster or mover. He is a classic boxer puncher with good skills and likes to stand in the pocket to get his work done. Herring was a 2012 US Olympian but not nearly as heralded as many of his other teammates. This is his chance at the spotlight on a bigger stage to show the boxing world what he is about.
Shafikov is also a southpaw. He is what would best be described as an aggressive fighter. He comes forward and looks to get his work done on the inside. He is no cutie but a pure brawler. Shafikov will bring pressure and then more pressure. Against slicker boxers like Miguel Vazquez and Rances Barthelemy, Shafikov struggled with their movement. But against fighters who do not use their legs as much, Shafikov has thrived and well made for good action fights.
I think this fight is falling under the radar big time and is going to be fun. Its must win for both and their styles make for what should be a lot of contact. PBC's matchmaking has come in question in the past but they did very well with this one. More fights like this as well as the Thurman-Porter type would get PBC the buzz and subsequent ratings they need. I am looking forward to Herring-Shafikov tonight and hope that PBC continues to make such fights as these are what is needed for the health of the sport.
Herring is a southpaw but not a slickster or mover. He is a classic boxer puncher with good skills and likes to stand in the pocket to get his work done. Herring was a 2012 US Olympian but not nearly as heralded as many of his other teammates. This is his chance at the spotlight on a bigger stage to show the boxing world what he is about.
Shafikov is also a southpaw. He is what would best be described as an aggressive fighter. He comes forward and looks to get his work done on the inside. He is no cutie but a pure brawler. Shafikov will bring pressure and then more pressure. Against slicker boxers like Miguel Vazquez and Rances Barthelemy, Shafikov struggled with their movement. But against fighters who do not use their legs as much, Shafikov has thrived and well made for good action fights.
I think this fight is falling under the radar big time and is going to be fun. Its must win for both and their styles make for what should be a lot of contact. PBC's matchmaking has come in question in the past but they did very well with this one. More fights like this as well as the Thurman-Porter type would get PBC the buzz and subsequent ratings they need. I am looking forward to Herring-Shafikov tonight and hope that PBC continues to make such fights as these are what is needed for the health of the sport.
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