English sport in 2010 - The good and down right ugly, part 2



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 After the depressing year of Football it's time to lighten things up abit with English boxing in 2010.

2009 saw both Amir Khan and David Haye win World titles so 2010 was all about defending them, which they did successfully.

Amir Khan defended his Welterweight title against Paulie Malignaggi at Madison Square Garden. He won his fight in the United States in the 11th round after a dominant performance.

His next fight was much tougher and would test his so called 'fragile' chin as went up against Marcos Maidana. It was a fight that proved critics wrong and showed that Khan really is a great fighter. A young fighter that will only get better.

David Haye defended his World title twice, once against Ruiz and then against hapless Audley Harrison. What was disappointing was there was no Klitchko fight, we'll have to wait until 2011 for that. This was still a decent year for Haye who has finally shut Harrison up, unfortunately not stopped wanting to fight.

Thankfully it wasn't his last year of boxing, that will be 2011, so hopefully it will be a better year and the Hayemaker will be able to retire happy.

Carl Froch is the third English World champion at the end of 2010 after he defeated Arthur Abraham by points decision. He dominated from start to finish as he regained the WBC super-middleweight title. 2010 has been a stepping stone year for Froch has he looks to continue his success in 2011.

Sky are interested in showing his future fights, his next one being Jamaican Glen Johnson, so it looks to be good year ahead and 2010 was a massive jump foward to help get to this point. He will surely get the spotlight he deserves.

Chisora had a chance to make it four english world champions, however Vladimir Klitchko pulled out of that bout due to injury. That was disappointing for the english Heavyweight, who because of Haye may have to fight amongst Brits before he gets another shot.

We also saw the continuing rise of James DeGale as he successfully became the British Super-Middleweight champion, defeating Paul Smith in Liverpool. An impressive 9th round TKO that proved he has the 12 round stamina and can go on to bigger and better things soon.

Towards the end of 2010 it has been looking good for English boxing, 2011 may be even better. There is no doubt that English boxing is in a good way at the moment and it will get better.