Danny Williams - Another Waltz

Well, it seems Danny Williams really did step back into the ring during the weekend - despite having announced his retirement and despite concerns that he could damage his health and tarnish his legacy.

According to reports, Williams blew away German Frank Kary Roth (2-21-2) in two rounds in Bielefeld, Germany on Saturday night (March 5).

The bout would appear to have had some unsual moments befitting the enigmatic Brixton Bomber.

Before going into his ill-fated loss to Derek Chisora, Williams - who appeared destined in his own mind for retirement - had proclaimed: "You will never again hear the ring announcer call Danny Williams!"

Now, the retirement part might well have proved to be wrong but the latter part had some truth with fight reports noting the ring announcer called "DPW" to the ring.

Who? Daniel Peter Williams, who was trained on the night by a dental surgeon (yes, really) called Dr. Arthif Daniel.

The fight was ended by a vicious bodyshot from Williams - sorry DPW as he's now known.

Boxrec has DPW slated for another fight in Germany next month. TBA is the opponent (presumably that's not shorthand for a world-beater?)

With each fight new chapters can be written. Let's hope there's a positive outlook for the amiable, brave - and in his day, skilled - DP...actually, let's just revert to his proper title: Danny Williams, The Brixton Bomber.

Please no, Danny Boy!

According to the insanely addictive but not always accurate boxing directory Boxrec, former British Heayweight Champion Danny Williams is scheduled to fight again in Germany on Saturday. The site also has him slated for a second bout in Deutschland the following month.

Now, just what is going on?

Brave, heroic, erratic and likeable are a few ways of describing Danny Williams. Retired is another word that applies. After being battered by Dereck Chisora in May last year - his third defeat in four fights - Danny said he was calling it a day. Apparently he was set to become a bodyguard.

So, why is he setting off back to the ring?

Well, of course there's every chance Boxrec has got this wrong. Let's hope so. Williams' former trainer Spencer Fearon has apprently been spotted on Facebook rubbishing talk of a return and stating Danny is happy in his retirement. Again, let's hope so.

Danny Williams had a wonderful moment in the sun after beating Mike Tyson, then showed his immense bravery in his losing world title shot with Vitali Klitschko. He won, retained and lost the British and Commonwealth titles. Throughout he was a solid fighter and affable personality.

However, for the past few years he began to take a worrying amount of shots and no longer looked steady. For that reason it would not be wise to come back.

For some reason the unlikely character of Roland Gift (remember him?) comes to mind. The Fine Young Cannibals singer once sang, during Johnny Come Home: "...Won't you come on home? We worry. Won't you come on home?"