LUC DE CLAPIERS (18th Century French philosopher) said that "Patience" is the art and practice of hoping. This sentiment can be applied to all boxing fans.
Tomorrow marks the dawning of a bright new Year. I chose six fights to get the juices flowing and make 2022 unforgettable.
British boxing fans hope and pray that Tyson Fury will and Anthony Joshua will share the ring next season
As a pragmaticist, I realize that few things will ever happen due to the political cynicism, greed, and intransigence rival TV with their vested interest.
This doesn't mean that we should not embrace the De Clapiers philosophy. So here it is.
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua
This is the fight that British punters want more than any other.
We have been waiting since Joshua won the IBF world title in 2005. It still seems so far away, however.
I fear Joshua will lose once more when he returns with Oleksandr Uzyk in spring.
The blitzkrieg between Fury, Joshua and Joshua would be the most lucrative fight in this country. It would end up in the dusty hole marked 'What might'.
Arguments about who was the winner can continue for a lifetime.
Terence Crawford vs Errol Spencer Jr
It is rare to find two top fighters facing off -- these two are ranked behind Canelo alvarez as the best pound-for-pound fighter there is -- these days.
A welterweight unification match between Crawford and Spence would generate the same interest as Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao six years ago.
It would not be surprising if it was Fight of the year.
Anthony Yarde vs Joshua Buatsi
Nothing beats a domestic fight and the result between Commonwealth champion Yarde or the unbeaten Buatsi will determine Britain's best lightweight.
Yarde is promoted by Frank Warren, Buatsi and Eddie Hearn to add some spice.
Josh Taylor vs Gervonta Davis
Taylor is one six-man team that has been crowned unified world champion. The unbeaten super-lightweight earned the right to be compared favorably with Ken Buchanan, a legendary Scot.
Davis is unbeaten and a three time world champion.
Baltimore's bad boy was arrested for many different offenses. He is currently facing seven years in prison for running a red light, hitting another car and placing the four occupants in hospital.
Imagine the war these two could have fought.
Mairis Briedis and Lawrence Okolie
How good is Okolie London's WBO champion for cruiserweight?
He's had a very comfortable ride thus far.
We will find out if he can defeat Briedis, the IBF champion, who has only lost against Usyk in his 30-fight career.
Gennady Glovkin vs Chris Eubank Jr
Golovkin is just four months away from his 40th birthday, and Father Time is snapping at him.
Triple G is in decline, although it's still a deadly puncher.
Eubank would be the first British fighter against him. Matt Macklin, Michael Murray and Kell Brook were all knocked out.
