Akinwande-v-Herelius

jomothepure · Post by **jomothepure** » 06 Dec 2007, 08:00

Seems like the EBU finally have a buyer for the EU title, as boxrec have this mandated match-up pencilled in for February in Germany.
Not quite sure if Akinwande's still with Sauerland. I'm seeing this as maybe Sauerland will try to force Dimitrenko into a fight with Akinwande, then maybe get a rematch with Platov going. Not sure the world boards would be terribly keen on ranking a 42 year old octopus through. He must be a deluxe stepping stone for somebody in the stable.

overhand_right · Post by **overhand_right** » 06 Dec 2007, 09:29

What exactly is Akinwande 'doing'? Is he a serious professional anymore? Or just fighting for paydays? He has shown no inclination to invade the US or even UK scene.

I need closure on the Akinwande story. Get beaten definitively then go away.

DavidPayne · Post by **DavidPayne** » 06 Dec 2007, 10:19

He's paid well in Germany fighting molasses and up and coming, not dangerous prospects without ever losing his top 30 ranking.

Easy money for a 42 year old. He could stil be doing it at 50.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 06 Dec 2007, 18:06

Akinwande should have way too much for Herelius who lost a bit of ambition on his last showing.

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 06 Dec 2007, 18:48

How about Akinwande vs Audely???..... I wouldnt bet on Aude winning....

overhand_right · Post by **overhand_right** » 07 Dec 2007, 09:04

Akinwande would beat Audley easily.

For all his shortcomings, Akinwande is a world class boxer with absolute top drawer experience and knows his way around the ring.

Audley isn't & doesn't.