Have I been too hard on Felix Sturm?

[captainanddew]

I just use Sturm as the example of a protected fighter. However, after considering it a bit more, I realized that he actually did face some challenges in 2011. That said, I thought he would have an easier time with Macklin and Murray, his difficulty with them may indicate he is on a downward trajectory or it could be that they are ranked in the top ten because they are quality fighters.

likely both; downward trajectory has begun and when that time came he was facing better than his normal competition.

[Dia bando]

The thing is the best I have seen him,fight was the Golden Boy, fight
which I feel he won.? But fighting at home, he is going to be very
hard to beat, but any German based fighter fighting on home soil
all most impossible to beat.
I must have seen Strum fight, about 6or7 time's have I ever been
impressed, no I cant say I have to say he like green tea good for you yes but
very bland.?

[ICB]

Felix Sturm was a very good fighter, he handily beat ODLH. But as other's have said he didn't build on that success, and his career has mostly been very average. But he has some good skill sets, he has a good defense and a ramrod jab.

He has showed heart in both fights Murray, Macklin. I had him one point behind in both fights going into the last round, but fought a great 12th round in both fights almost stopping both Macklin and Murray to earn a well deserved draw in both fights.

Problem with Felix Sturm is that he is clearly more skilled that Murray, Macklin, but he fights too much in spurts. And he is too easy to get outworked, but me personally i've always liked Felix Sturm as a fighter and i hope he rematches either Mackin, Murray, or maybe give another brit a chance Darren Barker.