• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to secondary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Now Boxing

Latest News and Opinions on Boxing

You are here: Home / Featured / Promoter says Tyson Fury will rule the heavyweights

Promoter says Tyson Fury will rule the heavyweights

November 14, 2011 By John F. McKenna Leave a Comment

By John F. McKenna (McJack)

Mick Hennessy who promotes the fights for undefeated Commonwealth heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (17-0, 12 KO’s) says his fighter will eventually rule the heavyweight division. Fury defeated Bosnian born Canadian heavyweight champion Neven Pajkic (16-1, 5 KO’s) Saturday night via 3rd round TKO in a dramatic homecoming to Manchester. The bout was Fury’s debut fight in his hometown of Manchester.

The win was not a cakewalk for the 6’9”, 257 pound Fury who was sent to the canvas for the 1st time in his career in the 2nd round by a brutal overhand right thrown by Pajkic. Fury enjoyed a huge height and reach advantage over the 6’1”, 232 pound Pajkic.

There was some concern by some ringside observers that Fury did not make full use of his huge reach advantage and appeared to make little effort to hold his rival at bay with his long left jab.

Fury was anxious to put on a good show for his first fight in Manchester, but the bout exposed serious flaws in his pugilistic makeup. Tyson elected once again to enter the ring not in the best of condition.

Fury unloaded a huge right uppercut in the 3rd round and followed up with a series of punches which sent Pajkic to the canvas. The game Pajkic arose and was knocked down two more times before the referee stepped in to halt the contest.

Promoter Hennessy speaking of Fury’s prospects had this to say in a word of caution to Fury. Hennessy was quoted in the DailyRecord.co.uk saying:

“Tyson’s got to stop getting drawn into gunfights and start being smart. Once he does that he’ll be the best heavyweight in the world. He wants the Klitschko’s and 18 months from now he’ll beat them.”

Fury speaking of his knockdown said:

“Champions go down and they get back up. It shows true grit to do that and knock the guy out.”

Fury recently took on new trainer Canadian Chris Johnson to replace his uncle who had previously served in that capacity. Fury said he wanted to use Johnson as his trainer for his fight with Pajkic and go from there. Tyson previously hit it off well with Johnson while working with the former WBF light heavyweight champion in Canada.

At this point it is way too premature for Fury and his promoter to even think about fighting the Klitschko’s. He has to first demonstrate that he has the maturity and work ethic to get himself into shape and follow the game plan laid out for him by his handlers.

John F. McKenna
John F. McKenna

Share This Story:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Related

Filed Under: Featured, Opinion Articles, Submitted Articles

Primary Sidebar

  • About Us
  • Writers
  • Write For Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Top Posts & Pages

  • How to Watch Misfits Boxing 21: Darren Till vs. Darren Stewart - Date, Start Time, and Streaming Details
    How to Watch Misfits Boxing 21: Darren Till vs. Darren Stewart - Date, Start Time, and Streaming Details
  • Sergio Martinez dedicates championship event to bullied Middletown teen
    Sergio Martinez dedicates championship event to bullied Middletown teen
  • BKFC Prospects Edmonton: Drew Stuve vs. Sonny Smith Live Stream Fight Prelims
    BKFC Prospects Edmonton: Drew Stuve vs. Sonny Smith Live Stream Fight Prelims
  • MISFITS BOXING X SERIES 21: Darren Till vs. Darren Stewart Free Live Fight Prelims Video
    MISFITS BOXING X SERIES 21: Darren Till vs. Darren Stewart Free Live Fight Prelims Video
  • Misfits Boxing 20: Darren Till vs. Anthony Taylor Free Fight Live Stream Countdown Show
    Misfits Boxing 20: Darren Till vs. Anthony Taylor Free Fight Live Stream Countdown Show
  • Muslim boxer Amir Khan puts up his WBA title against Jewish boxer Dmitriy Salita
    Muslim boxer Amir Khan puts up his WBA title against Jewish boxer Dmitriy Salita
  • Juan Manuel Marquez: Pacquiao is a legend, he should fight Spence or Crawford next
    Juan Manuel Marquez: Pacquiao is a legend, he should fight Spence or Crawford next
  • Live Stream: AnesonGib vs Austin McBroom, Blueface vs Ed Matthews Free Kingpyn Pre Show
    Live Stream: AnesonGib vs Austin McBroom, Blueface vs Ed Matthews Free Kingpyn Pre Show
  • Misfits Boxing 17: Danny Aarons vs. Danny Simpson Free Live Stream Fight Prelims
    Misfits Boxing 17: Danny Aarons vs. Danny Simpson Free Live Stream Fight Prelims
  • Pacquiao/De La Hoya 24/7 Episode # 1
    Pacquiao/De La Hoya 24/7 Episode # 1

Secondary Sidebar




Archives

Search

Footer

Categories

  • Announcements
  • Featured
  • Interviews
  • News
  • Opinion Articles
  • Pictures and Photos
  • Profiles
  • Submitted Articles
  • Uncategorized
  • Videos
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Copyright © 2025 Nowboxing.com

%d