The Comeback of Danny Williams … or Someone Else?

Guess my surprise when I see Williams' name on the boxrec results list for last week. I thought for sure that the Chisora demolition would be the end of the line for him. He's a very personable guy, but I didn't see a way back for him at all. I guess he didn't agree with me, as he was at the top of the bill in a German show which was mainly made up of novices and journeymen.

He himself recorded a 2nd round KO of Frank Kary Roth - Boxer, who came into the fight with a 2-21-2 record. Danny's also scheduled for another bout in Germany on 8 April, no opponent listed yet. Personally, I think there's been too many setbacks and disappointments for him to make a real go of it, but I wish him the best, and I hope he gets a decent swansong after all he's given to British boxing.

He had a few good moments in his career, beating Tyson and winning that one fight with a dislocated shoulder. He really shouldnt expect that he's going to win any titles, but I am not against him fighting either prospects or journeymen for some paydays if he needs them.

The Comeback of Danny Williams … or Someone Else?

As rumours began to circulate around internet forums and the boxing world whether it was true that Danny Williams was indeed making a comeback on his truly fascinating career, sources close to the former Heavyweight World Title Contender quoted him saying: “Danny Williams is finished. You will never again hear the ring announcer call Danny Williams!” Well what was true on the cold evening of Saturday 5th March 2011 at the Sportpalast Sports Hall in Bielefeld, Germany, was the ring announcer calling “DPW.” Later, it came to light that DPW were Williams’ initials for his full given name of Daniel Peter Williams. He was right for one that the ring announcer wouldn’t be calling out Danny Williams. Described throughout his career as a genuine gentleman who had done British boxing proud and had been a great ambassador to the sport of boxing, but what remained to be seen was whether Williams genuinely had anything left within him to give to the boxing world. As the crowd pulsatingly awaited for the bell to begin the first round, a fast, aggressive but at the same time cautious Williams came out to engage with Frank Kary Roth, firing numerous quick and stiff jabs that had once shaped and catapulted this boxer to success at world stage. Looking confident in landing and placing his shots, Roth, an awkward southpaw, looked baffled against Williams, who was thought to be a shot boxer, and attempted several times to land his left hooks. As the bell sounded to end the first round, a new trainer and corner men admittedly never seen before were engaging with Williams, providing instructions to the boxer in a calm and composed manner – as Williams was seen to be nodding his head whilst the Vaseline was being rubbed onto his battle-scarred face. At the commencement of the second round, Williams again went engaging his opponent with his stiff jab to head and body whilst firing his signature right cross. With Roth clearly looking frustrated and a level and class below that of Williams, a sudden vicious right to the body sent the former crashing and sprawling to the canvas in agony. The referee, Frank Ottehenning, began to count and with every right waived off the contest. Sure, Williams was only fighting a journeyman but what was impressive was the way he had boxed and dispatched his opponent. On the evidence of Saturday night, the Williams that had showed up could most certainly have defeated a number of the current heavyweights out there in a division that is so open and in such a sorry state. Those mental demons that have been in Williams’ head through much of his unpredictable career certainly weren’t there on the evidence of this performance. Many have said of Williams as someone who had underachieved and fell short of what was his true potential – but is this truly and finally the start of a new reformed man under a new fighting name and team? His new trainer, Dr. Arthif Daniel – revealed to be a dental surgeon and boxer himself, stated. “Danny has had a lot going on in his recent past whereby he was unable to train and prepare properly for fights. When you look throughout his career, Danny never has said no. He’ll fight people even if he has one arm in Mark Potter, he’ll fight people if he has shingles in Sinan Sam, he’ll fight people in 6 days notice in Audley Harrison and the list goes on. In his last fight against Chisora, Danny had so much going on that I remember him running around with personal commitments the very day before his fight. We’re not here to talk about excuses of why and what has happened in the past. And the reasons I will leave Danny to divulge in when he comes to the stage of writing his book. But what we are here to do is to show Danny’s own skill and pedigree in the ring under his new guise of DPW. No more talking just action in the ring. This man will be known as the real Cinderella man.” Some serious talk but what remains to be seen is whether the boast will be backed. Shockingly as may be seen, the intriguing story of this courageous warrior continues and where it will end is undoubtedly captivating. DPW a new name – whether this is truly a new reformed individual remains further to be seen.

It's a shame to see him back imo. Danny had a great innings but his punch resistance has gone and he, like Enzo shouldn't be allowed back imo.

For someone who knocked out Mike Tyson and fought for a world title against Vitali Klitschko, going to Germany to fight a 2-21 fighter is tragic.

I just hope his latest comeback doesn't see him get hurt.

The thing is, every now and again during his career, when Danny has got it right, he has been very very good. I too hope he doesn't get hurt, and beating someone who's 2-21-2 certainly isn't anything but a training warm-up, but what if he's right both physically and mentally? IF it's yes on both counts, I still think he's got it in him to mix it at British if not European level.

Alternatively, it might just be a case that he's choosing the Sprott route of making a living as a journeyman, providing fairly live opposition to the vast amount of young heavies in Germany.

I am sure Danny was commentating on Eurosport tonight watching the Holyfield fight.

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I am sure Danny was commentating on Eurosport tonight watching the Holyfield fight.

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Yeah that was Danny commentating on that show


it's common knowledge that Williams was lazy i think he had a lot of talent but didn't like training, it's also well known that he used to get scared before his fights and sometimes he just looked like he couldn't be arsed when he was in the ring. Even against Chisora he just looked so unmotivated.

I reckon had he have trained hard throughout his career he could have won a world title or at least been top 10 consistently sometimes his chin let him down but i think that was more to do with being out of shape.

Can't see a comeback amounting to much, if he couldn't go about things right the first time i don't see what he's going to do this time

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Originally Posted by Master

I am sure Danny was commentating on Eurosport tonight watching the Holyfield fight.

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Yeah that was Danny commentating on that show


it's common knowledge that Williams was lazy i think he had a lot of talent but didn't like training, it's also well known that he used to get scared before his fights and sometimes he just looked like he couldn't be arsed when he was in the ring. Even against Chisora he just looked so unmotivated.

I reckon had he have trained hard throughout his career he could have won a world title or at least been top 10 consistently sometimes his chin let him down but i think that was more to do with being out of shape.

Can't see a comeback amounting to much, if he couldn't go about things right the first time i don't see what he's going to do this time

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I think he has invested his money in property and hopefully will not need to box again.