{"id":67254,"date":"2017-05-22T21:58:06","date_gmt":"2017-05-23T02:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=67254"},"modified":"2017-05-22T21:59:30","modified_gmt":"2017-05-23T02:59:30","slug":"city-brewers-30-fights-boxing-promoters-need-to-make-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=67254","title":{"rendered":"“City” Brewer’s 30 Fights Boxing Promoters Need to Make Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>By Joshua \u201cCity\u201d Brewer<\/strong><\/p>\n

First off, fighters can’t stay green forever. I understand that it’s a different dynamic in comparison to other sports, but when a fighter has the goods, he has the goods. No longer should we continually stall fighters with meaningless fights, every fight should provide some benefit. Those more talented than others will be ready to step up sooner rather than later. Promoters play a part, but we as fans do as well. Let’s weed out those who aren’t ready now and give them the opportunity to learn from a loss or two. Here are 30 fights that need to happen NOW…or NEXT.<\/p>\n

1. Anthony Joshua, 19-0, 19 KO\u2019s Vs Deontay Wilder, 38-0, 37 KO\u2019s<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I’ve written about it countless times. Why wait on something that has been primed and is ready to be executed as we speak. We’re not getting any younger nor are they! This fight will not go the distance and somebody is going to take their first loss via KO. Only the strong survive. <\/p>\n

2. Luis Ortiz, 27-0, 23 KO\u2019s Vs Tyson Fury, 25-0, 18 KO\u2019s<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cKing Kong\u201d is itching to get in with a big name and Tyson Fury is back training. Why not see where both fighters stand at the current moment. Winner takes on Wilder or Joshua. You want big fights, you got em\u2019.<\/p>\n

3. Joseph Parker, 23-0, 18 KO\u2019s Vs Wladimir Klitschko, 64-5, 53 KO\u2019s<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Klitschko had a tough fight with Bryant Jennings. He then had an ugly fight against Tyson Fury. The fight with Anthony Joshua was excellent and he looked in superb shape. There are a lot of young guns on the rise. Joseph Parker needs a top-notch name. Can he be the one to send Klitschko into retirement or would \u201cDr. Steelhammer\u201d reign supreme?<\/p>\n

4. Alexander Usyk, 12-0, 10 KO\u2019s Vs Murat Gassiev, 24-0, 17 KO\u2019s<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

One of these two are will be the man at cruiserweight. Both are ready to prove such right now and they make up formidably. No use in waiting.<\/p>\n

5. Krzyszto Glowacki, 26-1, 16 KO\u2019s Vs Mairis Briedis, 22-0, 18 KO\u2019s<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

I like Glowacki and after he beats whatever overmatched fighter in his \u2018comeback\u2019 fight, Briedis is there in waiting. Let\u2019s see who\u2019s ready to take on the Usyk or Gassiev winner.<\/p>\n

6. Andre Ward, 31-0, 15 KO\u2019s Vs Sergey Kovalev (rematch), 30-1-1, 26 KO\u2019s winner faces Adonis Stevenson, 28-1, 23 KO\u2019s VS Andrzej Fonfara (rematch), 29-4, 17 KO\u2019s (winner)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I think the winner from the Ward Vs Kovalev II fight, whoever it may be, will get a clear win this time around. I expect Stevenson to beat Fonfara again, maybe in quicker fashion. I don\u2019t know how serious Stevenson is about fighting the best at this point in his career, but if he doesn\u2019t take on the winner of Ward Vs Kovalev II, I think the entire boxing world will be done with him for good.<\/p>\n

7. Artur Beterbiev, 11-0, 11 KO\u2019s Vs Enrico Koelling winner 23-1, 6 KO\u2019s Vs Eleider Alvarez, 22-0, 11 KO\u2019s Vs Jean Pascal, 31-4-1, 18 KO\u2019s winner<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I believe that Beterbiev is the real deal. Koelling doesn\u2019t have the power to keep Beterbiev off. I think that Pascal\u2019s run at the top of 175 came to an end after the second Kovalev fight. Beterbiev Vs Alvarez would be a good fight and the winner should be in the running for whomever is at the top of 175 when the smoke clears.<\/p>\n

8. Oleksandr Gvozdyk, 13-0, 11 KO\u2019s Vs Joe Smith, JR., 22-1, 18 KO\u2019s\/Sullivan Barrera, 19-1, 14 KO\u2019s (winner)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Gvozdyk\u2019s nickname is \u2018The Nail\u2019 and he\u2019d likely put a nail in the winner of Barrera Vs Joe Smith, JR. The fight will be fun, especially if him and Smith, JR., are trading bombs.<\/p>\n

9. James DeGale, 23-1-1, 14 KO\u2019s Vs Badou Jack, 21-1-2, 12 KO\u2019s (rematch)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

These two have been trading jabs on social media. How bout both go for the first round knockout in the rematch?<\/p>\n

10. Gilberto Ramirez, 35-0, 24 KO\u2019s Vs Jesse Hart, 22-0, 18 KO\u2019s<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Gilberto needs a good test and Hart matches him in size and drive. These are two of the bigger super middleweights out there. They can both pick on someone their own size. If you don\u2019t know Jesse Hart, he\u2019s worthy.<\/p>\n

11. Daniel Jacobs, 32-2, 29 KO\u2019s Vs David Lemieux, 38-3, 38 KO\u2019s<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

We\u2019re getting \u201cGGG\u201d Vs Canelo. These two are the next best at middleweight. The fight itself is very intriguing. Winner gets another major title shot and big payday.<\/p>\n

12. Demetrius Andrade, 24-0, 16 KO\u2019s Vs Erislandy Lara, 24-2-2, 14 KO\u2019s<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Two boxers with excellent pedigrees. This has the potential to be a stinker, but I\u2019ll give them the benefit of the doubt.<\/p>\n

13. Jarrett Hurd, 20-0, 14 KO\u2019s Vs Jermell Charlo, 29-0, 14 KO\u2019s<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I think these two are top notch talents. I believe they would surely bang it out. This has the potential to be a very exciting fight. The winner may ultimately be the top guy at 154.<\/p>\n

14. Erickson Lubin, 18-0, 13 KO\u2019s Vs Austin Trout, 30-3, 17 KO\u2019s<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Lubin is ready to step up from the sole \u2018prospect\u2019 level. Trout is a wily veteran who will no doubt (no pun intended) put up a fight.<\/p>\n

15. Terence Crawford, 31-0, 22 KO\u2019s Vs Manny Pacquiao, 59-6-2, 38 KO\u2019s<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I think Crawford is at worst the second-best fighter in the world. I\u2019d pick him to beat Pacquiao. He called Pacquiao out after his latest fight. Manny needs that last major fight. This should happen ASAP.<\/p>\n

16. Keith Thurman,28-0, 22 KO\u2019s Vs Kell Brook, 36-1, 25 KO\u2019s\/Errol Spence, JR., 21-0, 18 KO\u2019s (winner)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Thurman just had surgery and will be out until the end of the year. Spence, JR. and Brook are about to collide in an explosive fight. If the winner takes on Thurman next, I have no problem with crowning the winner of that fight the #1 welterweight.<\/p>\n

17. Shawn Porter, 27-2-1, 17 KO\u2019s vs Danny Garcia, 33-1, 19 KO\u2019s<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

If anyone will bring out the fight in Garcia from a style perspective, it\u2019s Porter. Excluding the headbutts, I expect multiple knockdowns.<\/p>\n

18. Viktor Postol, 28-1, 12 KO\u2019s Vs Julius Indongo, 22-0, 11 KO\u2019s<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

These tall and lanky junior welterweights should make for an exciting fight. Postol was outclassed by Crawford but he won\u2019t have to find Indongo because he\u2019ll be in front of him throwing long distance bombs. I truly hope this fight comes about.<\/p>\n

19. Jorge Linares, 42-3, 27 KO\u2019s Vs Mikey Garcia, 36-0, 30 KO\u2019s<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Robert Easter, JR., is tied up. Linares Vs Garcia could be very intriguing. Linares is a style matchup we haven\u2019t really seen Garcia deal with.<\/p>\n

20. Terry Flanagan, 33-0, 13 KO\u2019s vs Felix Verdejo, 23-0, 15 KO\u2019s<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Verdejo looks ready to me. He\u2019s too good for soft touches. If he travels overseas and take\u2019s Flanagan\u2019s belt, he\u2019ll undoubtedly be regarded as Puerto Rico\u2019s heir apparent to Felix Trinidad.<\/p>\n

21. Vasyl Lomachenko, 8-1, 6 KO\u2019s Vs Orlando Salido, 43-13-4, 30 KO\u2019s (rematch)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

How about we settle this once and for all? Salido will bring his best for sure.<\/p>\n

22. Gervonta Davis, 18-0, 17 KO\u2019s Vs Miguel Berchelt, 31-1, 28 KO\u2019s\/Takashi Miura, 31-3-2, 24 KO\u2019s (winner)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

How about this fight at the end of the year? I think this would be a war for as long as it lasts. Hopefully the Berchelt Vs Miura winner doesn\u2019t suffer too much damage from their war.<\/p>\n

23. Leo Santa-Cruz, 33-1-1, 18 KO\u2019s Vs Carl Frampton, 23-1, 14 KO\u2019s (Third Time is a charm!)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

What can I really say? This fight deserves a trilogy. The winner can face the winner from my fight below.<\/p>\n

24. Gary Russell, JR., 28-1, 17 KO\u2019s Vs Oscar Valdez, 22-0, 19 KO\u2019s<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

This would be an awesome fight in my opinion. I like Russell, JR. I really like Valdez. Given Valdez\u2019s determination, I don\u2019t see how this fight wouldn\u2019t be explosive. A very, very interesting matchup.<\/p>\n

25. Joseph Diaz, JR., 24-0, 13 KO\u2019s Vs Jesus Cuellar, 28-2, 21 KO\u2019s<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Cuellar laid an egg against Mares in my eyes and I don\u2019t really care to see a rematch. Diaz, JR., Vs Cuellar. I kind of like it.<\/p>\n

26. Randy Caballero, 24-0, 14 KO\u2019s Vs Diego De La Hoya, 18-0, 9 KO\u2019s<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Only one way to find out if De La Hoya will fall in the footsteps of his famous cousin. Caballero looks the part as well. Let\u2019s see who is going to be the next in line at junior featherweight.<\/p>\n

27. Shinsuke Yamanaka, 27-0, 19 KO\u2019s Vs Jamie McDonnell, 29-2-1, 13 KO\u2019s<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

This fight makes sense. Yamanaka may not leave Japan, so McDonnell may have to do this in enemy territory. McDonnell has the height and reach advantage and knows how to use it.<\/p>\n

28. Zhanat Zihakiyanov, 27-1, 18 KO\u2019s Vs Juan Carlos Payano, 18-1, 9 KO\u2019s<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Zihakiyanov, or simply, ZZ, was looking very shaky in the first two round of his fight with Rau\u2019shee Warren. He overcame the adversity and walked away as a champion. I believe that he and Payano make for an interesting style matchup.<\/p>\n

29. Roman Gonzalez, 46-1, 38 KO\u2019s Vs Srisaket Sor Rungvisai, 43-4-1, 39 KO\u2019s (rematch)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I thought \u2018Chocalatito\u2019 pulled off the win against Rungvisai in their matchup. The judges saw otherwise. I feel as though Gonzalez needs to have this rematch to redeem himself and re-finish the job he\u2019d done. It was an exciting fight and Rungvisai did come to fight. Win win for fans.<\/p>\n

30. Naoya Inoue, 13-0, 11 KO\u2019s Vs Khalid Yafai, 22-0, 14 KO\u2019s<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Inoue has been touted as the next big thing at junior bantamweight and with Gonzalez losing, the time may be now. I think that Yafai definitely has a thing or two to say about that. This could make for an interesting matchup of two young boxing starts. The winner would have a very high ceiling.<\/p>\n

Do you agree? Feel as though there are some fights missing?<\/p>\n

Feel free to chime in…<\/em><\/p>\n