In the ring magazine a couple of years ago(2005), a journalist speculated oin the future of the Middleweight division and it's top prospects. The article was focused on one man. Kingsley Ikeke.

At 6'4" Ikeke was a freakishly tall Middleweight. His reach allowed him to work behind a poll-like jabe and he won 23 contests, generating 13 ko's with his long frame. An almost Paul Williams like figure Ikeke was well respected and this article created a lot of interest in the Nigerian.

Shortly after the European publication of the article and this article Ikeke was demolished by current Middleweight Champion Arthur Abraham. In 5 brutally one sided rounds, Abraham destroyed Kingsley with constant pressure and power punching. Ikekes return to the ring at Super Middleweight was equally frustrating, as he lost a 12 round unanimous decision to Jean Pascal. (nearly a year after his loss to Abraham.)

Nearly another year later, Ikeke is scheduled for a return against Lafarrell Bunteng. It is sad how Kingsley fell so quickly, his confidence evidently shattered.
He fights April 12trh on a night stacked with boxing.
Give him a look.
Kingsley Ikeke