Monday, March 31, 2008

Felix Sturm v Jamie Pittman, WBA Middleweight Titlefight!

German based Bosniak Adnan Catic, 28-2-1 (12) or as he is known "Felix Sturm" will attempt to make his 3rd consecutive defense of his WBA title (which he won in 2007 in a 12 rd UD over Javier Castillejo), against Jamie Pittman, 16-0 (7) the affectionately dubbed "Mr Business" from Australia.

STURM, 29, is a very skilled boxer who employs high guard, and nice straight punching with the right cross and jab. Sturm has a great jab, which he has showed in his fights with DLH (L 12), Alcoba (W 12), Cherifi (KO 3), and Castillejo rematch (W 12).

PITTMAN, 26, had an impressive amateur career of roughly 130 fights, culminating into a spot at the 2004 Olympics. As a pro, Pittman has some decent wins to his credit, but nothing against any world-class or "name" opposition. The best fights on his record would most likely be Nonoy Gonzales (W 12), and William Gare (W TD 9). Pittman is somewhat of an unknown factor due to his limited pro career.

THE FIGHT, Some people say that Felix Sturm is a "spent fighter" since his TKO loss to Castillejo, and he's never fought the same since. The glimpses of brilliance that Sturm showed against DLH, Cherifi, and Masoe seem to be: Gone. Still others say that Sturm can rejeuvenate his career, after all, hes only 29, and he certainly has the tools and experience.

Can Sturm revitalize his career against Pittman? Or will Pittman pull off the big upset and win the WBA? Whats your opinion?

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