Brewster in a Shaky Defense

I didn't see this fight, as it wasn't televised here in the states, but "Relentless" Lamon Brewster, who I think has flashes of brilliance, and could potentially (though likely not consistently) beat any other heavyweight, TKO'ed Luan "the ethnic German born in Alabania" Krasniqi in the ninth round on Wednesday night, on what would have been Max Shmeling's 100th birthday.

Krasniqi is considered great by European standards, but having been TKO'ed by Saleta, I don't think anyone should've seriously considered him a threat to someone who can punch, box, or stand up in a strong breeze. Of course, what do I know, as he apparently came close to knocking Brewster down several times, and was well ahead on all cards at the end of the fight.

Brewster did something similar against Wladmir Klitschko, who, as I've said before, is the Ukranian version of "Glass Joe" (though he showed enough heart to overcome his weak chin against Samuel "the Nigerian Nightmare" Peter last weekend). Brewster also completely destroyed Andrew "the foul pole" Golata, and yet Brewster was convincingly beaten by Clifford "the Black Rhino" Etienne and Charles "They Don't Even Know My Name at Cheers" Shufford. If Brewster can consistently perform at the level of his fight with Golota, he could become "the" champ. I'm not yet convinced that will happen, though he has shown the ability to rally to reverse the flow of a fight with big punches.