http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=12645&more=1 Cruiserweight knockout artist Darnell “Ding-a-Ling Man” Wilson (22-5, 19 KOs) is publicly inviting WBO Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Maccarinelli to prove to the world he is truly “in it for the glory” by facing him. Maccarinelli (27-1, 20 KOs) is reportedly looking for an opponent for his November 3 title defense at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Wilson, and his co-promoters, Dino Duva of Duva Boxing and Sal Musumeci of Final Forum, think he’s the perfect man for the assignment.. “He has a title and I’m going to take it,” promised Wilson. “The ‘Ding-a-Ling Man’ is the most exciting fighter in the division and one of the most exciting in all of boxing,” added Duva. “He’s also the hottest fighter in boxing, coming off a streak of fantastic knockouts. If Enzo Maccarinelli is looking to make a worldwide name for himself on the Calzaghe vs. Kessler undercard, let him face the number-one challenger in the world on a high-profile stage.” Eager for a title shot, Wilson says it doesn’t matter if he has to travel to Wales to realize his dreams. “It’s going to be a giant and rowdy crowd, but it boils down to just him and I in the ring. Whether it’s there, or in my backyard, or wherever, he’s going to sustain the same type of beating, no matter where it is. I’m so hungry for the title I can taste it!” Duva says he and Musumeci also have no reservations about taking their man to Europe. “Darnell knows he’ll knock this guy out, regardless of where they fight, so we’ll fight him anywhere. Darnell is a true warrior who will fight anyone. He’s been clamoring for a title shot for a very long time and now we have a champion looking for an opponent. Who better than Darnell? He’s been a human highlight reel his entire career and now he’s the most legitimate challenger to any of the belt holders. Wilson was last seen scoring the “Knockout of the Year”, according to ESPN, over Emanuel Nwodo in June. Maccarinelli’s last appearance was a 12-round decision over former champion Wayne Braithwaite in July. Wilson concludes by saying he hopes Maccarinelli is a man of his word when it comes to his pride as a champion: “Enzo said in an interview that he’s in it mostly for the glory; well this is his chance. I’m a highly revered cruiserweight with some big wins. He’s talking about fighting some old washed up guys; fight the hungry, strong fighter. That’ll be a true fight for the glory.”
Man this would be an AWESOME fight and already has FOTY written on it. Theres no way this goes 12 rounds. Both guys are legitmate world class punchers although Ding has the edge in the chin department. This being said theres no way his going to want to eat punches when he tastes Enzo`s power. Great fight. This needs to happen!
Because this was written by Dino Duva Shoot, go back a couple months, he said all this stuff about Enzo then. Enzo's being protected against big punchers though, so he never fights Ding unless he becomes a mandatory.
I wanna see Wlodarczyk v Ding RIGHT NOW! NO BS, NO NOTHING. JUST STRAIGHT OUT BOX. I would pay to see this. Title Eliminator. Winner gets shot at the WBO/IBF. I want this fight to happen really badly.
Enzo is tall and strong and just hitting his stride. Ding has put together a great run, and is in position to fight a top guy, but Maccarinelli is a solid step up from Brown, Davis, and Nwodo, and would most likely stop Ding in the late rounds or take a fairly wide decision. We all appreciate Ding for posting here, but until he proves himself against the top, top guys, it's hard to pick him against the champs.
hell ding's a star now. no time for posts on ESB, time to make deals and get some paper! Well see ding back here when he retires hopefully.
You saying Ding would get robbed? Enzo Is the better boxer and power Is just as great. Enzo hits harder than Davis and Brown.
I've been calling this fight for awhile, and yes, relative chin strength is a BIG factor in this fight. Maccarinelli has shown that he can be hurt, and taken out. His chin is shaky at best. Jeez, some tomato can starched him! atsch Ding is gonna ANNIHILATE Maccarinelli. You guys think he had trouble taking the punches of Hobson?? Wait til Ding LEVELS him!!:yep