Matchmaking is a funny business. Not funny “haha”, funny “ooh”. As my Grandad would often say. There is simply no right and wrong methodology or barometer for matchmakers. If the house fighters wins, you’ve got it right. If the house fighters wins easily you’ve got it right but perhaps too right, because the audience want competition not a procession. In fact, getting it ‘too’ right can sometimes be wrong. But still better that, than simply getting it wrong. Are you keeping up?
Archive for May 8th, 2008|Daily archive page
Battle of the Som-brero; give ol’ Gomez a chance
In Boxing, British Boxing, Fight Previews, Sports on May 8, 2008 at 10:39 amJohn Ruiz and loving the wrong man
In Boxing, Mike Tyson, Sports on May 8, 2008 at 9:06 am
When consigned to history John Ruiz’ career will be much maligned, it is already. His success and resolve will be overshadowed by the snipers who point to his suffocating, ugly style, a crushing defeat to the then Zeus like David Tua in 17 seconds and a ponderous pursuit of Roy Jones Jnr. Despite these facts, and they are all facts, his rough-edges and lack of beauty, I just can’t help liking him. It’s a strange thing, attraction.
