McKinson vs Runowski Analysis and Prediction
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Michael McKinson (20-0, 2KO) vs Przemyslaw Runowski (19-1, 5KO)
Welterweight (147)
WBO Global Welterweight Title
Michael McKinson
The Pompey feather-duster shocked a few folks when he decisively beat Chris Kongo last time out. The power puncher was left swinging at thin air, as McKinson masterfully boxed off the back-foot like a seasoned professional. Understandable, when you consider McKinson has climbed into the spotlight the hard way. Years of hard training camps, 50/50 fights and small hall shows involved McKinson beating a string of undefeated fighters and hot prospects. The Portsmouth clearly holds decent power belying his two KO victories, evidenced by his first-round knockdown against Kongo. McKinson’s preference to stick and move or stick and clinch means he rarely sits down on his shots, however. With slick head movement, it’ll only be against a fighter willing to crack the body that unravels McKinson. Of course, an opponent who maintains a very high pace and volume has a realistic chance of winning based on activity. Whether McKinson can rise to match a fierce twelve round pace is yet to be seen.
Przemyslaw Runowski
Runowski has ventured out of his native Poland only once. Considering that his only defeat occurred abroad, it doesn’t inspire much hope in his return trip to the UK. Nevertheless, Runowski has rebuilt after a decision loss to the slick Josh Kelly, claiming stoppage victories over the padded, Serhii Molchanov, and hardy, Michal Syrowatka. Unlike Kelly, who dominated off of the front-foot when he wasn’t showboating, Runowski will be allowed to lead the pace of the fight. Runowski’s straight shots are sharp and accurate, never really overextending and chasing opponents. Without any intricacy to the shots or footwork, however, Runowski’s telegraphed technique will not trouble McKinson. The best opportunities for Runowski to land will be exiting any clinches, regularly landing his short left hook on Josh Kelly while exiting the pocket.
Predicted Result: McKinson Decision
The Pompey feather-duster shocked a few folks when he decisively beat Chris Kongo last time out. A masterful back-foot boxer, McKinson’s preference to stick and move or stick and clinch explains his lowly KO%. Runowski, a limited fighter as seen against Josh Kelly back in 2019, will be allowed to dictate the pace on his return trip to the UK. Runowski’s straight shots are sharp and accurate, never really overextending and chasing opponents. Without any intricacy to the shots or footwork, however, Runowski’s telegraphed technique will not trouble McKinson. Runowski could trouble McKinson with a short left hook when exiting the pocket, but it is unlikely he will land often at range.
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