Well Felix Sturm has a legit excuse though. I mean if I got dried out by the judges, I'd harbor some ill will as well. Funeka looks like he's frozen out at 135 for the time being. Whether it stays that way for long is a mystery. He probably has a decent shot against anyone at the 135 range.
You are right, and I know he makes his money in Germany. All these guys have different reasons really. I just get tired of non-American fans saying none of us appreciate their fighters. Some of us do, but when they fall off the map for years at a time, it sucks.
Oh no I agree with your point. Believe me it's as frustrating as ever to be a fan of Kessler. You wanna see him fight someone with a pulse and he's milling around with the Sartison and Gusmyl Perdomo's of the world.
Funeka has really improved since his first loss 6 years ago. He's tall, rangy, good stiff jab, and can crack with both hands. Dont expect GBP to put any of their lightweights in with him unless they absolutely have to.
Funeka reminds me of PW, only alot smaller and nowhere near as tough or durable, if matched well he can make some noise.
Funeka will probably get ducked but still end up fighting a decent contender on a FNF type show next.
I was hoping to see him in a rematch aganist Nate. But yeah like you said he's a real threat to anyone at that weight reminds me a little about Caballero.