Thread: Wladimir Klitschko-Tony Thompson II July 7th

Well fellas this is the rematch of what I thought was a pretty solid fight. Thompson gave a great account of himself and really was the last guy to touch Wlad up a bit. I don't think Tony has gotten any better, stronger, or faster, but his defense is always good, he's got a solid chin, he's got a good long jab, but will he fair any better than last time?

What does it mean if this time it lasts the distance? What if Wlad stops him earlier? Is there anyone out there that can truly challenge a Klitschko brother right now (especially Wlad)

Thompson is really getting up there in years, but he had more success than most in recent memory against Wlad, why not.

Unless Wlad loses, there is not much to take from it other than what we've known already.
That is: There is no meaningful competition at heavyweight.

Originally Posted by killersheep

Thompson is really getting up there in years, but he had more success than most in recent memory against Wlad, why not.

Unless Wlad loses, there is not much to take from it other than what we've known already.
That is: There is no meaningful competition at heavyweight.

There's no meaningful competition for WLADIMIR at heavyweight. There are very solid fights left to be made at heavyweight it's just a matter of consistency and timing. If a Prime Cris Arreola & a Ready Seth Mitchell were to meet that would be a great fight to watch

Originally Posted by El Kabong

There's no meaningful competition for WLADIMIR at heavyweight.

there is but he won't fight his brother

Imagine the money they would draw if they faced eachother.

It's not a fight that interests me because the conclusion is foregone. I'll watch it to watch Wlad, like I'll watch Floyd versus to Cotto, foregone conclusion as far as the fight is concerned, but Floyd (and perhaps Cotto) are future hall of famers, so it's always fun.

The problem is I can't really imagine who I would prefer to see Wlad face that will actually fight him (Povetkin would be a natural choice, but he won't fight). The Pulev-Dimitrenko winner would be worth a fight, as would Boystov, Chisora, or Arreola.

Recycling the old challengers. I hear Solis who couldnt last 3 minutes with Vitali wants a rematch too. Next we'll hear Mormeck has got another crack and that will be the final nail in the coffin of heavyweight boxing.

I thought Thompson made a poor effort the last time and am not expecting any better this time. I guess we just have to appreciate how good Wlad is above these challengers.

So, a 40 year old journeyman with modest skills and no KO power is getting a rematch because... five years ago he was able to have a little success touching Wlad before being knocked unconcious? Despite having not had a high profile bout since? And who says the HW division sucks.

Zzz

Originally Posted by p4pking

So, a 40 year old journeyman with modest skills and no KO power is getting a rematch because... five years ago he was able to have a little success touching Wlad before being knocked unconcious? Despite having not had a high profile bout since? And who says the HW division sucks.

He's getting the fight cause he's Wlad's mandatory.

Prediction - I'll say Wladimir knocks him out in about 8-9 rounds.

Im not doing anything the day of the fight but still not going to watch it. I would seriously rather watch paint dry. I would rather watch an hour of dressage than this fight. I would rather watch fu/king jersey shore or sex in the city. I really would. I should put every penny I have and vote for Klit to win. I will probably only win 20 quid but even if I put ten grand down, I wouldnt be afraid of losing it.
Pointless, pointless fight, just like Mormec.

While there are not many credible challenges out there for wlad id at least like to see him fight someone else, even if the outcomes the same...give arreola a shot, hell ill take him fightin furry....

Wladimir will fight Arreola in the US after Thompson. At least that's the plan anyway.

Originally Posted by TigerFan

Originally Posted by p4pking

So, a 40 year old journeyman with modest skills and no KO power is getting a rematch because... five years ago he was able to have a little success touching Wlad before being knocked unconcious? Despite having not had a high profile bout since? And who says the HW division sucks.

He's getting the fight cause he's Wlad's mandatory.

Prediction - I'll say Wladimir knocks him out in about 8-9 rounds.

Hahaha. I didnt think Thompson had fought anyone of note so just checked on boxrexc and the guy Thompson beat in an eliminator was Maurice Harris The same guy who lost to Jimmy Thunder and Larry Holmes in the 90's, and quit against Tye Fields. Holy man doesn't take much to be a mandatory I guess.
I'm not saying it's even a terrible opponent, and if they are looking to fight Arreola in the states afterward then fair enough. Not that Arreola has much of a chance either, but I think he would at least force some action out of Wlad and possibly give him some fits. Tonys absolute best chance is to make the fight a completely negative stinker he still loses, this fight sucks.

Wlad by KO about round 7