On Jan 29th, Bermane Stiverne will be fighting Kerston Manswell. The winner of this fight will assurdedly make his way into contention. Canadian Stiverne was a touted amatuer who, in the amatuers, has won on points against current contender Robert Helenius and stopped Olympic Bronze medalist David Price. He is known as a puncher, with a 19-1 record, and terrific 18 by knock out. His only defeat was an upset loss V. Demetrice King, a fan favorite gatekeeper known for upsetting prospects. With no great wins thus yet on his record, Stiverne is none-the-less a power punching amatuer standout well worth ressurecting. Enter Kerston Manswell. Manswell is a 6'4" unheralded warrior from Trinidad and Tobago witha 20-0 reord, 15 by knockout. His best win is probalby a 12 round unanimous decision V. Corey "T-Rex" Sandders 4 years ago. The winner of this fight will almost assuredly catapult into the top 75 or so. .
How old are these guys? I always remember when Ruiz was talking to Kevin Johnson on On the Ropes and refered to him as a young prespect. Young?? He's pushing 30 I believe. Would be nice to see young blood in the division.
