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(MAR 9) With many different Title Belts,
conflicting point systems, weight classifications so close that a
fighter can eat a cheeseburger deluxe and move from one division to
another, and home advantages that make you wonder if the judges saw
the same fight, who’s the Champ? Women’s Boxing manager, David
Selwyn, claims to know the answer.
“Many promoters and managers match their fighters with low risk
Chopped Liver,” Dave’s way of saying “Soft Matches,” fighters with
little skill and/or experience against tougher opponents. Fearless
of any risk he states, “We look to fight the best. In her class,
Eileen Olszewski is the strongest fighter out there with endurance
to back it up and will defeat anyone in the Flyweight (112lbs.)
Division.”
While a helpful guide, point systems do not tell a complete story.
WBAN ranks Eileen and WBC titleholder Stefania Bianchini even for #1
with WBA titleholder Susi Kentikian #5. BOXREC’s point system, a
compilation of points derived from a ratio of win/loss opponent
percentages, ranks Eileen at #2 and Susi “Killer Queen” Kentikian as
#1. But fans do not want to see a numbers game or a fight on paper.
They want action in the ring.
Months before Eileen captured the WIBA title from Elena “Baby Doll”
Reid in February, her manager repeatedly attempted to contact the
“Killer Queen” team to gobble up their WBA belt. “They keep ducking
us. You know, Don’t call us, we’ll call you, out to lunch, have to
walk my dog, Auvidersein. It was WIBA President Ryan Wissow who
informed promoter Steve Bash that a bout between Eileen and Elena
Reid would be a good match. But it seems that in Germany they’re
afraid that the late 30's (5-0), ‘Hawaiian Mongoose’ will make a
quick meal of the 20 year old so called (20-0), ‘Killer Queen.’ It’s
embarrassing, too many fighters bragging about wins and titles, and
they haven’t fought anyone tougher than grandma. Better to risk
losing like a Champ, than beating easy opponents like a Chump.”
In the mean time, Eileen’s appetite for belts focuses on the WBC
title. Mandated to fight the winner of the Stefania Bianchini vs.
Simona Galassi March 29th 2008 title bout in Italy, “The Hawaiian
Mongoose” leaves the victor no place to hide.
photo: Marty Rosengarten/RingsidePhotos.com
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