Thread: Hello Everyone

Howdy do folks. New here and wanted to chime in and say hi.

I am a huuuuge boxing fan and Ive been watching this site for a long time.

A few random thoughts on my maiden post:

Tonight was the Klitschko/Ibragimov fight. Im a big Wlad/Vitali fan and was proud of Wlad tonight, even if a little embarrassed for him.

I had no doubt he would win, (though I expected a knockout midfight) but I cant help thinking he was entirely too gunshy given the opposition. That being said, and AFTER seeing how far Wlad has come developing his thunderous jab (that jab damn near as hard as alot of straight hands by less powerful fighters) I can't stop thinking, "what would it look like if he wasn't afraid to get hit and really just unloaded on that right hand?"

I understand WHY he fights the way he does, and i couldnt have been more proud of him, picking himself up off the canvas three times against Peter. That fight was a real turning point for Wlad but I had hoped by now to see less timidity and really load up on some shots since then. Even when he's half-ass commited to that straight right, its a thing of beauty and Im not sure there's many who could take more than a couple.

Can't wait to see Wlad unify. Of all the title holders, I actually think Wlad's toughest fight would be a rematch with Peter. I dont see Chagaev or Maskaev being a threat. At all.


Can't wait to see Hopkins/Calzaghe either. I've been following the threads you guys are writing in about this fight and I hear alot of indecision about what this fight will mean to either fighter if they win. About how a Calzaghe win would age Bernard overnight in the view of many, or how a win for BHop would 'illuminate' Joe for the overrated fighter some think he is.

My view differs. I see a competitive first three rounds, then a completely lopsided Calzaghe clinic in the back nine. I know, I know. I'll catch some flak for it, but you'll see. Joe will be entirely too busy and from too many wierd angles. Yes, Bernard is a great counterpuncher with good defense. I stand by my prediction. 117-111 Unanimous Calzaghe decision.

Also a huge fan of Ricky Hatton. Better luck in the future Hatton. That one wasn't meant to be. Try as I might to think otherwise, I believe Floyd takes Ricky 10 out of 10 times. Sadly. Do the right thing, Floyd and fight Miguel.

That's about it. I was born and bred on Mike Tyson and still have enough stardust left from the 80's and 90's to rank him in my top 5. I dont care what he did outside the ring, Iron Mike will always be something special to me.

Take good care all, and it sounds like Vitali is eying the winner of the Maskaev/Peter fight. If Vitali can get through camp injury-free, it will be a shellacking for the brothers Klitschko. My gut says Vitali is done though and Wlad will rule the division for another two years.

I think Wlad has a lot more than 2 years left in him. But over all a very good post, have some rep, welcome to the forum

well hello there matey, welcome aboard. err here in saddo you will learn from many knowledgable members....me not one of them, Im just here for schooling

Originally Posted by Julius Rain

well hello there matey, welcome aboard. err here in saddo you will learn from many knowledgable members....me not one of them, Im just here for schooling

Yes you are

I, too, think Wlad has more than two years in him. Just not at the top.

Keep in mind that's coming from an enormous Klitschko fan.

Wlad has looked technically brilliant in his last four fights. However, no one has really smacked him since Lamon. Peter took him down three times, but Peter never really landed a clean flush shot on the jaw or temple. You know the kind I mean. He sorta clubbed/slapped/pushed Wlad around in their first fight.

I love me some Wladdy and he'll do well for awhile yet but I think there's a hardwired fear he fights with now that will keep him from engaging in any memorable slugfests heretofore. The guy hits like a mack truck, but I think the days he could take as well as he could give are waning steadily. IMO.

Great guy, great fighter, great champ. As much as I love him, he is on top because there really isnt anyone to phsically challenge him at the moment. I'm loathe to admit it, but for at least four rounds Id be terrified of what Shannon Briggs might do. Valuev is big enough to possibly wear Wlad down.

In a nutshell, I continue to look forward to Wlad's quest for unification, but I regrettably admit that i think the next guy to come along with any size to him that can land a punch clean is going to end it. Fortunately for Wlad, one of my faves, there doesn't seem to be anyone fitting that bill at present.

Originally Posted by Violent Demise

Yes you are

ooh by the way stallion, meet violent demise his the school yard bully. don't make fun of him for being in the special ed portable rooms, it'll make him mad.

Originally Posted by The Italian Stallion

I, too, think Wlad has more than two years in him. Just not at the top.

Keep in mind that's coming from an enormous Klitschko fan.

Wlad has looked technically brilliant in his last four fights. However, no one has really smacked him since Lamon. Peter took him down three times, but Peter never really landed a clean flush shot on the jaw or temple. You know the kind I mean. He sorta clubbed/slapped/pushed Wlad around in their first fight.

I love me some Wladdy and he'll do well for awhile yet but I think there's a hardwired fear he fights with now that will keep him from engaging in any memorable slugfests heretofore. The guy hits like a mack truck, but I think the days he could take as well as he could give are waning steadily. IMO.

Great guy, great fighter, great champ. As much as I love him, he is on top because there really isnt anyone to phsically challenge him at the moment. I'm loathe to admit it, but for at least four rounds Id be terrified of what Shannon Briggs might do. Valuev is big enough to possibly wear Wlad down.

In a nutshell, I continue to look forward to Wlad's quest for unification, but I regrettably admit that i think the next guy to come along with any size to him that can land a punch clean is going to end it. Fortunately for Wlad, one of my faves, there doesn't seem to be anyone fitting that bill at present.

Have you seen Valuev fight If you have then you know such pounders as Monte Barrett and Taras Bidenko rocked him....I doubt he could take Wlad's punches....I infact relish the opportunity for Wladimir to fight someone he could let his offense go on.

Shannon Briggs is garbage he is slow and he is insane because he thought he beat Sultan Ibragimov and everyone thought THIS fight was boring

Wlad has the physical ability to beat anyone in the division and he hasn't been smacked by anyone since Sam Peter because his defense has improved a ton!