Chance Of A Lifetime 

Chance Of A Lifetime

Dave "Kid Dynamite" Walker challenges for Roman Karmazines European Light Middleweight Championship Belt

On October 4th David Walker will face the toughest test of his career when he takes on Roman "Made In Hell" Karmazine for the European Light Middleweight Belt. But it is a challenge Walker feels ready to accept, and after his exciting clash with Spencer Fearon a couple of months ago, we can be sure of another cracker on the 4th.
I don't think I am unfair in saying that the durable Kamazine is relatively untested, he has faced just one world class opponent, Javier Castillejo, and lost a lopsided Unanimous Decision, and was dropped once, despite the fact that Castllejo is not a big puncher. His last fight however was a resounding stoppage of the highly rated Michael Rask.
Doubtless to say that Castillejo has been in with a higher calibre of opposition than Walker, and the big punching Russian, who can claim20 knockouts from 30 wins, may test Walkers chin. We know that walker can afford to get hit by the likes of Spencer Fearon, but will he get up if Roman Karmazine smacks him like Fearon did.
If Walker wants to win this fight, and I think there is a chance he can, in boxing there is always a chance, then he will need to be a different fighter than he was when he fought Spencer Fearon. I believe that David Walker has a lot of talent and is blessed to be able to showcase his skills on this level.
This isn't a fight Walker necessarily needs to win to come out of looking good. A performance with heart (which of course he will give in no short supply) would still stand him in good stead as far as the world or European scene goes.
I think given the level of opposition that Walker has faced, few people will expect him to win this fight, despite his 19(9)-1-1 record, its unclear whether Walkers power at domestic level will carry through to European level, indeed it would seem that he only has a punchers chance.
Karmazine would do well not to take Dave Walker lightly however, he should know that Walker is as erratic as he is determined, and he may just choose October 4th toproduce the performance of his career, and as John Humphrey found out, as Spencer Fearon found out, and as Roman Karmazine may still find out, in David Walker you deal with an unknown quantity, and Kid Dynamite can definitely explode.
Looking at the fight objectively, Walker is the clear underdog, and it's doubtful that he will last the distance. Looking at things through my own eyes, I think Walker can do it, I think Walker will do it, and even if he doesn't I'll be cheering and encouraging this brave, big hearted young man, I urge all boxing fans to do the same.

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