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Just wondering where the hell he has been. Has he fought since the loss to Valuev. I really think he is still a great fighter and would give alot of problems to any of the top ten of heavyweight's. If he just stop taking on bohemoth's he might be ok.
I think he has essentially retired after getting beaten from pillar to post against Valuev.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Fightfan
Last I saw of him,he looked to be expecting triplets vs.Valuev.Shame really,has some nice boxing skill.Thought he'd be around awhile.
Heavyweight Sergei "White Wolf" Liakhovich Back To Full Fitness
With his promotional ties to Don King Productions severed and his shoulder injury now fully healed, former WBO world champion Sergei “White Wolf” Liakhovich says he is ready to return to heavyweight boxing glory in 2009.
“I want to make a statement in the heavyweight division this year and have some great fights,” asserts the Belarusian boxer. “I’m a free man and I’m 100% healthy. I did my shoulder rehab with one of the best in the States and now everything is great.”
The return to full fitness comes as welcome news, as Liakhovich hadn’t had much luck on his side since winning the WBO title against Lamon Brewster in impressive fashion in 2006.
First he suffered a highly debatable stoppage to Shannon Briggs at the 2:59 minute mark of the 12th and final round to lose his title. And then, in a WBA title eliminator in February of last year, he suffered a rotator cuff injury against Nikolay Valuev and was shut out over twelve uneventful rounds.
Manager Ivaylo Gotzev maintains that several lucrative opportunities were lost due to the boxing business world claiming to be reluctant to deal with Don King.
“There is no Don King excuse anymore for not fighting,” he said. “Whoever avoids Sergei cannot use that excuse anymore. Being a free agent is definitely going to open doors.”
Gotzev points out, correctly, that Liakhovich is still a relatively young heavyweight with plenty of good performances left in him. “Sergei is 32 years old in a division without many young fighters. There is plenty of time left for Sergei to prove his greatness. He is very excited to be back to complete health. The best of Sergei will be on display in 2009.”
Some of the names Liakhovich 23-3 (14) says he’d love to face are British bomber David Haye, either Klitschko brother or especially up-and-coming Chris Arreola.
“I’ve been in touch with Dan Goossen, telling him Sergei is available,” asserts Gotzev. “Nobody can stop us. Anyone who wants a piece of the White Wolf is welcome.”
“I would love to fight any of these guys,” adds Liakhovich. “I want the best in the world, no matter who it is. I want tough opponents to make great fights. Every promoter, manager and fighter in boxing should want to do the same. Putting on great fights is the only way for boxing to make a comeback. Tell any of them to call me and I’m there.”
Source: Boxing - USA Headlines - USA Boxing News
Looks like we'll see him in action this year.
Who cares? Back in the day, A guy loses a big fight and gets right back in there. Today, they have a nrevous breakdown and require grief counseling. I'm sick of this AWOL crap. Fight or retire. :foruml10gc5: :angryxo4:
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Originally Posted by holmcall
I agree, there is far too much emphasis on having an undefeated record, fighters should be looking for the best fights, and by that I mean not the most money nor the easiest opponent, but the best quality match out there, win or lose it's entertaining.
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