Enzo To Return in December

I was pleased to hear today that Enzo Maccarinelli will make his long awaited return to the ring in December, when he will face the American Jonathon Banks at the Excel Arena in London for the WBO world cruiserweight title.

I have always been a fan of Maccarinelli, not just because my housemate is a dead-ringer for him, but because of the Welshman’s big punching, all-action style.

The fight was originally due to take place in July but was postponed until September due to an injury to Banks. The American was then unable to shake off that injury in time for September and the fight was cancelled leaving Maccarinelli well and truly in the dark over where his next opponent was coming from.

However, Enzo and British Boxing fans today got the news that we’d been waiting for with the announcement of the fight going ahead in December.

Maccarinelli has not fought since suffering a shock 2nd round knockout against David Haye in March.

The American Jonathon Banks is ranked number one in the World Boxing Organisations cruiserweight rankings, meaning he will earn 60% of the fight purse (£227,000).

I believe that Enzo has to be applauded in his selection of opponent for this fight and his choice to agree to a lesser fee.

After suffering such a heavy defeat, many boxers would look to ease their way back by fighting a weaker fighter (basically a bum!). Much like Amir Khan is doing against Oisin Fagan in December. But Maccarinelli is fighting the number one contender in his weight division, a brave decision to make with his career on the line. I personally think the Welshman will win via knockout as the fight goes the distance.

Good Luck Enzo!!!