Carl Dilks and the The Olympic sized chance…

[Stegsie]

Taken from http://www.vipboxing.com/news/

Carl Dilks and the The Olympic sized chance…Can “Dynamite” explode to victory?
By Jamie Albrecht

The vibrant landscape of Liverpool is certainly no stranger to sporting history. The boys at Anfield wrote the city’s premier football team into exclusivity via the brilliant tactical minds of mesas Shankley and Paisley. Elsewhere, in the world of boxing, John Conteh hammered his way into the public consciousness and paved his way to the World Light- Heavyweight crown, wowing both local and worldwide audiences with his media friendly good looks and playboy charm, and of course the fact that he was extremely capable when confined between the ropes, confirmed with wins over Chris Finnegan and a stoppage win over Len Hutchings for the WBC championship.

History and the past has been far kinder to Liverpudlian sporting ambitions than has been replicated in the present, but the latest and far more optimistic chapter may still be written in Merseyside prize fighting lore…

Carl Dilks is the man charged with shouldering this sizeable burden when he faces former Olympic gold medallist James “Chunky” DeGale on the highly anticipated “Magnificent seven” bill at the LG arena, September 18th. Expectation in the latter is understandably high following Degale’s brilliant amateur achievements, but a fight with Dilks is a venture into unchartered territory for a man whose biggest assignment for pay thus far occurred in May when he crushed the seemingly overmatched Sam Horton in five one-sided rounds for the fringe WBA International strap.

The fighter dubbed “dynamite” presents a far stiffer test on paper, having already competed for commonwealth honours, and even though he failed to outwork the African champion Charles Adamu, the account he gave was good enough to ensure that the fight was lost only by split decision and showed that perhaps Dilks has the potential to learn from the episode and rise again at domestic level. The lack of a total shut out in the result providing quite credible evidence to support this theory.

Should the bravado on display match the contest, fans will be far from disappointed. The ever vocal DeGale prophesizes a fifth round stoppage, which may suggest that his view of the challenge before him is not too massive. What must be taken into consideration however is that the success of this prediction would be quite a feat to achieve when an analysis of Dilks’ 16 fight professional record shows no stoppage defeats despite the 2 losses on his ledger. Dilks responded in kind by stating that DeGale will not go beyond four. Whether the walk matches the ambitious talk remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure, Dilks will not be in Birmingham simply to make up the numbers. He will undoubtedly be using this fight as a springboard to higher status , and a clash with local rival Paul Smith for the British title, something that his opponent has also shortlisted as a by-product of this encounter due to its secondary billing as a British title eliminator.

So when and indeed if you tune into the September 18th fight whether as a hardcore boxing fan, or an armchair observer looking to fulfil your curiosity and perhaps quench your bloodlust by watching to warriors bludgeon each other, consider this; Carl Dilks could be offering us a little piece of history. An Olympic champion could be derailed from the track of his sizeable aspirations, and Liverpool, that cosmopolitan city with its proud boxing heritage and rich pool of fighting talent, could even if for a brief period, have another sporting son to be proud of.
The Task ahead is Olympic, and Dilks must rise to the podium. For the reward it seems, does far outweigh the risk.

[Smigga]

I don't really get the article. It's not very well written at all, few spelling problems & typos and not really a direct story.
I'm wondering whether James DeGale is fighting Carl Dilks or the city of Liverpool.

Also "bludlust" and "bludgeon" are maybe not the right words to use to attract Joe Public to our sport - Which is what this seems like - A ploy to sell tickets?

[Spud]

Degale is a class boxer - dont particularly like him but he is going to prove his class against Dilks - then Smigga??

[Deserter]

I don't really get the article. It's not very well written at all, few spelling problems & typos and not really a direct story.
I'm wondering whether James DeGale is fighting Carl Dilks or the city of Liverpool.

Also "bludlust" and "bludgeon" are maybe not the right words to use to attract Joe Public to our sport - Which is what this seems like - A ploy to sell tickets?

x2 on all counts.

[palooka]

Best of sporting luck to Carl Dilks; he called for a big stage fight and he got it. Degale looks brilliant in spurts and has obvious class. Has he got the stamina and grit for a 12 rounder?

[Spud]

Best of sporting luck to Carl Dilks; he called for a big stage fight and he got it. Degale looks brilliant in spurts and has obvious class. Has he got the stamina and grit for a 12 rounder?

He doesnt need to - Dilks v Degale will not last 12 rounds.

[Mike B]

x3, odd piece of journalism.

(Good luck Dilksy and Karl 'Better than Roach' Ince.)

[el_grande_mauro_mina]

I don't think it's that badly written, it is obvious that young Jamie Albrecht is new to writing journalistic pieces and what he is doing (what many are guilty of when they start out) is putting in too much irrelevant information into his piece. He will improve with time - they all do.

I'll be the first to say that I thought writing boxing articles would be a piece of cake, harder than it looks though! Anyone who can bang out 2000 plus word articles and make them enjoyable to read has my respect!

[Mike B]

They don't "all" improve - we could all name a few who shouldn't be allowed near a pen or a keyboard!

[Smigga]

Degale is a class boxer - dont particularly like him but he is going to prove his class against Dilks - then Smigga??

I'm going to rename you Keith Arthur

[terrdilk]

I thought the peace was ok! That's the first I has seen it when posted on here! As for selling tickets there's no pressure on me to sell tickets so it's not that! As for spud your entitled to your opinion an respect that an people are right I've done enough moanin an grownin about fights an I've got myself a big fight which I wanted! I truely believe I'm going to beat degale if not knock him out! I wanna test myself against the best if I fall short then so be it! But I don't think I will I think this fight will bring the best out in me I now it going to be I hard fight but in prepered for 10rds of none stop work! Four weeks time an I will prove I belong with the other top fighters in Britain an worth of a shot at the British title who ever holds it at that time

[Smigga]

I thought the peace was ok! That's the first I has seen it when posted on here! As for selling tickets there's no pressure on me to sell tickets so it's not that! As for spud your entitled to your opinion an respect that an people are right I've done enough moanin an grownin about fights an I've got myself a big fight which I wanted! I truely believe I'm going to beat degale if not knock him out! I wanna test myself against the best if I fall short then so be it! But I don't think I will I think this fight will bring the best out in me I now it going to be I hard fight but in prepered for 10rds of none stop work! Four weeks time an I will prove I belong with the other top fighters in Britain an worth of a shot at the British title who ever holds it at that time

Carl, it's gone over your head. The piece was posted by someone in your camp/management/promotional outfit.
If it was Frank W's or Maloney's or HS then you'd assume the same, that it was a press release.

[whiteboy]

prepered for 10rds

I take it Degales WBA thingy won't be on the line then?

If the Midland crowd react to Degale anything like last time it could be like a home fight for you 8)

[terrdilk]

prepered for 10rds

I take it Degales WBA thingy won't be on the line then?

If the Midland crowd react to Degale anything like last time it could be like a home fight for you 8)

That would be good no mate his WBA international title isn't on the line the fight is a 10round eliminator for the British title
I just seen that when I looked at it properly so ya your rite could be a press release I ment it was the first I have heard or seen anything is when I seen it on here

[Floatlikeabutterfly]

I think Carl can suprise a lot of people and put pressure on degale, and win by close points win or either a late stoppage.

[Chris W 1982]

I thought Quigley-Anderson was the eliminator?

[terrdilk]

I thought Quigley-Anderson was the eliminator?

It is mate there's is a final eliminator and me an degale is just an eliminator so even when I beat degale I won't be mandatory the winner of there's will be.

[GlobalBox]

I thought Quigley-Anderson was the eliminator?

It is mate there's is a final eliminator and me an degale is just an eliminator so even when I beat degale I won't be mandatory the winner of there's will be.

Don't go worrying about that Carl, if you beat him, they will pay you big bucks for the rematch and if you beat him once you could beat him again. After that eveyrone will want to fight you mate, you will be in the driving seat.

Really hope you do it mate, don't think Degale has anything for you to be frightened of (and sure you are not anyway) If I am being blunt he is more skilful but there is something missing from his all round package, his mind seems to wander during fights, almost as if its a chore or too easy.

Do me one favour though Carl, for your own sake, don't come out of there thinking you could have done more, so many fighters go into fights with prospects/stars in the making and with that bit more belief could have made things so much harder than they have.

Your chin appears very good, (you would know better than anyone if it really is) you clearly will want to get Degale into the later rounds, however, don't neglect the early work mate, thats something else that seems to happen all the time, people have a round they want to get too and then start turning it on and by that round, they have thrown little, taken a lot, and are six rounds behind.

You know you can do 12 at a decent pace, we don't know he can and thats a fact at the moment, he did plenty of posing and walking around the ring against Horton, perhaps he needs time off in the rounds, if he does that against you mate work his ass off, whilst not leaving yourself open to his counters which to be fair can be special

Best of luck Carl.

[Jamie Albrecht]

I don't think it's that badly written, it is obvious that young Jamie Albrecht is new to writing journalistic pieces and what he is doing (what many are guilty of when they start out) is putting in too much irrelevant information into his piece. He will improve with time - they all do.

I'll be the first to say that I thought writing boxing articles would be a piece of cake, harder than it looks though! Anyone who can bang out 2000 plus word articles and make them enjoyable to read has my respect!

cheers carlos, I take all the criticism on board and am hoping to improve with my next promotional piece, so thanks to everyone for bringing the errors to my attention DD

[DazBoxingFan]

Carl won't bear chunky I'm afraid, he will get koed

[Spud]

I thought the peace was ok! That's the first I has seen it when posted on here! As for selling tickets there's no pressure on me to sell tickets so it's not that! As for spud your entitled to your opinion an respect that an people are right I've done enough moanin an grownin about fights an I've got myself a big fight which I wanted! I truely believe I'm going to beat degale if not knock him out! I wanna test myself against the best if I fall short then so be it! But I don't think I will I think this fight will bring the best out in me I now it going to be I hard fight but in prepered for 10rds of none stop work! Four weeks time an I will prove I belong with the other top fighters in Britain an worth of a shot at the British title who ever holds it at that time

Steve Wood would never speak to me again if I didnt wish you luck!!!

I am sorry though I just think Degale is vastly under-rated due to him not being particularly liked by our "fickle" public - if you are liked you get hyped up to being some world beater - but Degale has been booed/jeered and some of his performances have been very good. I fully accept you are coming to the fight to win it - its your massive chance - I honestly believe it will be your desire to win and prove a point will leave some openings that Degale will exploit.

Good luck - Steve has always spoke highly of you - what regiment were you in?

[tntround1]

Degale is a class boxer - dont particularly like him but he is going to prove his class against Dilks - then Smigga??

You're mental. Smigga'd destroy him,..

[Spud]

Degale is a class boxer - dont particularly like him but he is going to prove his class against Dilks - then Smigga??

You're mental. Smigga'd destroy him,..

Ummm - maybe so - thank you for your well informed insightful post - I learnt a lot from it.

























Now **** off

[terrdilk]

Spud I was in the kings regiment

[Dioufy]

Dilks, if you're ever lacking motivation in training (not that you better be), then just remember Dioufy's promise. You win, then your garden will be spotless and your patio clean for a whole 12 months. It's a bet I really don't mind losing, mate.