BAD WEEK
3. Dmitry Kudryashov
The Russian cruiserweight went into last week’s clash with Olanreaju Durodola with a gleaming 18-0 (18) record only to be wrecked inside two rounds by a couple of savage right hands.
BAD WEEK
2. Andre Ward
The curse of inactivity returned to haunt Ward. He should have been getting his career restarted this year but his slot on the Miguel Cotto-Saul Alvarez undercard has fallen through.
BAD WEEK
1. Brandon Rios
Large, listless and uninspired, Rios is battered down by Tim Bradley. Then revealed he wasn’t properly prepared and announced his retirement.
GOOD WEEK
3. Adrien Broner
He may not be loved by the average boxing fan but the WBA adore Broner, elevating him, for no apparent reason to ‘Super’ champion status.
GOOD WEEK
2. Teddy Atlas
Rios may not have been up to scratch but Tim Bradley did a competent job and new trainer Teddy Atlas has received a lot of credit. Plus his firemen speech is TV gold.
GOOD WEEK
1. Callum Smith
Headlining at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, blasting out local rival Rocky Fielding in a round and becoming the fourth Smith brother to win a British title – what a week.
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