Posted: 11 Apr 2007, 03:50
FF, I haven't seen Inkin fight yet, where would you rank him in Calzaghes glorious list of opponents? Ahead of Brewer and Woodhall and behind Reid and Lacy???
Inkin is actually a lot different from Joe's opposition. He looks pretty complete, technically. I know Reid, Eubank and Woodhall all fought Joe with some skill, especially pot shotting with right hands.
But Inkin looks more complete, because he has lovely balance and footwork, a clean jab, body punching and a piercing right hand -& is in his prime...Not a heavy hitter like the Americans Lacy, Brewer, Mitchell, not at all flashy, but young and skilled.
You'd think Inkin would need more time, but he's 29 & now is as good as ever.
Ring have him just in their top 10, but Inkin is leagues above Allan Green and Manfredo, who the Bibilical Ones had no problems rating. I'd say Inkin is top 6.
Both Joe and Inkin are coming off injuries. Around 2 months ago Inkin dropped and stopped Emannuel Duma, and their heads cracked as Denis landed the finishing salvo. It was a gash a few inches wide, but surely he'd be ok for July.