-
Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
at Maskaev. He was a coward against Byrd and for pulling out out of the Rahman fight, and now he wants a title shot after he retires. Im not even so sure he deserves a shot at any top 20 guys. He can work his way back up like everyone else (Holyfield,Tua, Moorer,McCall, Morrison... need I go on) Who the hell did he ever beat to be in a position to call shots?
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
Quote:
Originally Posted by BoomBoom
at Maskaev. He was a coward against Byrd and for pulling out out of the Rahman fight, and now he wants a title shot after he retires. Im not even so sure he deserves a shot at any top 20 guys. He can work his way back up like everyone else (Holyfield,Tua, Moorer,McCall, Morrison... need I go on) Who the hell did he ever beat to be in a position to call shots?
He pulled out because he tore ligaments in his knee...not because of fear...maybe he's been out too long for you to remember he is far better than 99% of the top HW's...his fight with his brother to unify the division will settle the other 1%....
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
Quote:
Originally Posted by THE Bigragu
Quote:
Originally Posted by BoomBoom
at Maskaev. He was a coward against Byrd and for pulling out out of the Rahman fight, and now he wants a title shot after he retires. Im not even so sure he deserves a shot at any top 20 guys. He can work his way back up like everyone else (Holyfield,Tua, Moorer,McCall, Morrison... need I go on) Who the hell did he ever beat to be in a position to call shots?
He pulled out because he tore ligaments in his knee...not because of fear...maybe he's been out too long for you to remember he is far better than 99% of the top HW's...his fight with his brother to unify the division will settle the other 1%....
He may be better than 99% of the Heavies, but he made a concious decicion to retire and he shouldnt be able to came back and right off the bat fight for a title. And i know he was winning the byrd fight but he wasnt exactly hurt like McCline was against VAluev. He should have continued imo but thats in the past. I still am not as immpressed with his resume than others may be
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
WHOA..
Quote:
Originally Posted by BoomBoom
at Maskaev. He was a coward against Byrd and for pulling out out of the Rahman fight, and now he wants a title shot after he retires. Im not even so sure he deserves a shot at any top 20 guys. He can work his way back up like everyone else (Holyfield,Tua, Moorer,McCall, Morrison... need I go on) Who the hell did he ever beat to be in a position to call shots?
He had a legitimate injury with the byrd fight, the guy could barely keep his arm up, Also with rahman, he was suffereing with knee (and other problems). Dont forget, he could of held onto the belt for a very long time without fighting anyone because of the injury, be he retired as champ, due to injuries, nothing more or less. And when you retire like that, WBC gives you a break, telling you that if you ever overcome those injuries that lead you to retire, you get your shot! Its not like lennox lewis, who retired because he didnt want to do it anymore. Vitali physically couldnt compete.
Quote:
Originally Posted by BoomBoom
Quote:
Originally Posted by THE Bigragu
Quote:
Originally Posted by BoomBoom
at Maskaev. He was a coward against Byrd and for pulling out out of the Rahman fight, and now he wants a title shot after he retires. Im not even so sure he deserves a shot at any top 20 guys. He can work his way back up like everyone else (Holyfield,Tua, Moorer,McCall, Morrison... need I go on) Who the hell did he ever beat to be in a position to call shots?
He pulled out because he tore ligaments in his knee...not because of fear...maybe he's been out too long for you to remember he is far better than 99% of the top HW's...his fight with his brother to unify the division will settle the other 1%....
He may be better than 99% of the Heavies, but he made a concious decicion to retire and he shouldnt be able to came back and right off the bat fight for a title. And i know he was winning the byrd fight but he wasnt exactly hurt like McCline was against VAluev.
He should have continued imo but thats in the past. I still am not as immpressed with his resume than others may be
Should of continued?.... What in the world makes you a pro on deciding what type of injury can be brushed aside, and fought through? lol
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
There is nothing wrong with giving Vitali a shot at the title but it has to be AFTER Sam Peter has had his.
He's twice earned the right to fight Maskaev now.
What is the point of fighting an eliminator and risking your health and career when the organising body can just rip up the agreement afterwards and overlook you again.
I'm so angry about this, I can't believe how corrupt our beloved sport has become.
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
bilbo,
corrupt?
its in the rule book....
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
Championship Defense Obligations.
a) Voluntary Defense Obligations: All WBC recognized champions must defend their title at least two (2) times a year. Champions will defend their titles either in a voluntary or mandatory defense, as follows:
i) any of the top ten (10) rated contenders;
ii) upon a majority vote of the Board of Governors, any boxer rated from 11 to 19 positions;
iii) a champion or a top-10 rated boxer of another immediate lower or higher weight division, subject to the majority vote of the Board of Governors;
iv) a former or retired world champion upon majority vote of the Board of Governors; and
v) another boxing organization’s champion recognized by the WBC, upon majority vote of the Board of Governors.
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
Quote:
Originally Posted by Big_Deuce
bilbo,
corrupt?
its in the rule book....
It's in the rules that you can force a fighter to fight for an eliminator. When he wins you can then force him to fight it again. And then when he wins again you can just overlook him anyway? ???
If that isn't illegal it sure as hell should be.
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
Quote:
Originally Posted by Big_Deuce
Championship Defense Obligations.
a) Voluntary Defense Obligations: All WBC recognized champions must defend their title at least two (2) times a year. Champions will defend their titles either in a voluntary or mandatory defense, as follows:
i) any of the top ten (10) rated contenders;
ii) upon a majority vote of the Board of Governors, any boxer rated from 11 to 19 positions;
iii) a champion or a top-10 rated boxer of another immediate lower or higher weight division, subject to the majority vote of the Board of Governors;
iv) a former or retired world champion upon majority vote of the Board of Governors; and
v) another boxing organization’s champion recognized by the WBC, upon majority vote of the Board of Governors.
That just gives a list of available voluntary fight options for a champion.
Peter is the madatory. Mandatory means who is damn well supposed to mean a non optionial fight.
This is the dictionary definition.
Mandatory
Peremptory; obligatory; required; that which must be subscribed to or obeyed.
Mandatory statutes are those that require, as opposed to permit, a particular course of action. Their language is characterized by such directive terms as "shall" as opposed to "may." A mandatory provision is one that must be observed, whereas a directory provision is optional.
An example of a mandatory provision is a law that provides that an election judge must endorse his or her initials on a ballot.
mandatory
adjective
Imposed on one by authority, command, or convention: compulsory, imperative, necessary, obligatory, required, requisite. See obligation.
man·da·to·ry (măn'də-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē) pronunciation
adj.
1. Required or commanded by authority; obligatory: Attendance at the meeting is mandatory.
2. Of, having the nature of, or containing a mandate.
3. Holding a League of Nations mandate over a territory.
n., pl. -ries.
A mandatary.
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
Duno who Vitali has beaten to deserve this shot . His 1 claim to fame is lasting until the 6th with Lewis but a washed up Tyson lasted 8 .
Vitali may have been better than most at the time of his retirement but thats not the point . Peter has good reason to be annoyed . He was petrified against Sanders . Retired at the prospect of fighting Rahman and pulled out against Byrd when Danny Willimas won by k.o with his arm dangling against Potter .
He can probably do well in this comeback but make him work his way back up like former champs , Mcall and Moorer .
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
Quote:
Originally Posted by GAME
Duno who Vitali has beaten to deserve this shot . His 1 claim to fame is lasting until the 6th with Lewis but a washed up Tyson lasted 8 .
Vitali may have been better than most at the time of his retirement but thats not the point . Peter has good reason to be annoyed . He was petrified against Sanders . Retired at the prospect of fighting Rahman and pulled out against Byrd when Danny Willimas won by k.o with his arm dangling against Potter .
He can probably do well in this comeback but make him work his way back up like former champs , Mcall and Moorer .
:coolclick: You basically hit the nail on the head with that one. Further, I think that it's unprecedented in boxing history for a sanctioning body to create a "emeritus" Champ. ::** It's absolutely insane. If there was any legitimacy to such a title, it would have been better served by giving it to a true champion like Lewis. He fought them all and secured a great legacy for himself. Vitali really didn't do much and remains unproven. Yeah, he had a great chin and took an uppercut from Lewis that would have K.O.'d most other H.W., but he still lost the fight and that's what he's best remembered for...it's a pretty laughable situation. ::** It's also pretty sad
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
While I agree that Vitali has a legit excuse with his injury, I don't think he deserves to get right back in with a title shot. The title itself was considered Vacated and has gone through 2 holders, Hasim Rahman and then Oleg Maskaev.
After two years of inactivity I don't know how any organization can Rank a boxer higher than people that have actually been fighting, regardless of the reason.
Plus Peter has just fought for the WBC Heavyweight Title Eliminator twice, and officially won both times.
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
Quote:
Originally Posted by GAME
Duno who Vitali has beaten to deserve this shot . His 1 claim to fame is lasting until the 6th with Lewis but a washed up Tyson lasted 8 .
Vitali may have been better than most at the time of his retirement but thats not the point . Peter has good reason to be annoyed . He was petrified against Sanders . Retired at the prospect of fighting Rahman and pulled out against Byrd when Danny Willimas won by k.o with his arm dangling against Potter .
He can probably do well in this comeback but make him work his way back up like former champs , Mcall and Moorer .
yea but tyson only lasted into the 8th round because he wanted to punish tyson a bit before he put him away
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
Lewis was saved by the grace of God when he accidentally cut Vitali.....everyone knows damn well that was Vitali's night!
As for Vitali coming back and fighting before Sam Peter....hey someone had to LET Vitali do that, WBC, Oleg Maskaev....they both are more at fault, Vitali COULD have taken a warm up fight but why? He had the ability to help make this fight happen and he did it....Sam Peter and ANYONE ELSE in Vitali's position would have done the same.
No one is excited at a SURE THING Vitali-Sam Peter happening OR the even bigger Vitali-Lewis II happening????
Or even a Wladimir Klitschko-Sam Peter II happening???
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lyle
Lewis was saved by the grace of God when he accidentally cut Vitali.....everyone knows damn well that was Vitali's night!
As for Vitali coming back and fighting before Sam Peter....hey someone had to LET Vitali do that, WBC, Oleg Maskaev....they both are more at fault, Vitali COULD have taken a warm up fight but why? He had the ability to help make this fight happen and he did it....Sam Peter and ANYONE ELSE in Vitali's position would have done the same.
No one is excited at a SURE THING Vitali-Sam Peter happening OR the even bigger Vitali-Lewis II happening????
Or even a Wladimir Klitschko-Sam Peter II happening???
lewis was saved by the grace of God when he accidentally cut Vitali= i think thats over doing lyle vitali was ahead by 2 rounds yes but if i remember right at end of the 6th he was holding on for dear life vitali fought great fight no question but i think that uppcercut at end took alot out of vitali and like i said he was holding on at end of the 6th if it wouldnt of been for the cut its toss up for me i really cant say but i disagree with people saying that vitali definetly would of won if it wouldnt of been for cut
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
I don't think so buddy...Lewis blew his load in that last round and with the little bit of breath he had left he spent complaining to the ref to stop the fight......I think Vitali was well on his way to winning as he took all the blows and was never really hurt, just cut
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lyle
Lewis was saved by the grace of God when he accidentally cut Vitali.....everyone knows damn well that was Vitali's night!
As for Vitali coming back and fighting before Sam Peter....hey someone had to LET Vitali do that, WBC, Oleg Maskaev....they both are more at fault, Vitali COULD have taken a warm up fight but why? He had the ability to help make this fight happen and he did it....Sam Peter and ANYONE ELSE in Vitali's position would have done the same.
No one is excited at a SURE THING Vitali-Sam Peter happening OR the even bigger Vitali-Lewis II happening????
Or even a Wladimir Klitschko-Sam Peter II happening???
The fight with Lewis might as well been a TKO. When did winning by cuts not count?
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
People are always going to ask 'what if' about his fight with Lewis, as I see it Lewis won and thats that. But regardless of that back to the point of does he deserve a shot? Id say yes - but after Peter gets his shot, after messing him around making him fight Toney again and all that. I say let Peter fight Maskaev then Vitali take on the winner. Or at the very least make Vitali fight Peter first then the winner of that get a title fight. Vitali does deserve a shot but he doesnt deserve to automatically jump the que ahead of Peter for it.
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
Quote:
Originally Posted by ICE COLD BOXING
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lyle
Lewis was saved by the grace of God when he accidentally cut Vitali.....everyone knows damn well that was Vitali's night!
As for Vitali coming back and fighting before Sam Peter....hey someone had to LET Vitali do that, WBC, Oleg Maskaev....they both are more at fault, Vitali COULD have taken a warm up fight but why? He had the ability to help make this fight happen and he did it....Sam Peter and ANYONE ELSE in Vitali's position would have done the same.
No one is excited at a SURE THING Vitali-Sam Peter happening OR the even bigger Vitali-Lewis II happening????
Or even a Wladimir Klitschko-Sam Peter II happening???
lewis was saved by the grace of God when he accidentally cut Vitali= i think thats over doing lyle vitali was ahead by 2 rounds yes but if i remember right at end of the 6th he was holding on for dear life vitali fought great fight no question but i think that uppcercut at end took alot out of vitali and like i said he was holding on at end of the 6th if it wouldnt of been for the cut its toss up for me i really cant say but i disagree with people saying that vitali definetly would of won if it wouldnt of been for cut
You are correct . I cant see how Vitali would have won cuz his best shots bounced of Lewis and Klit was starting to tire . Infact he looked like he was on his last legs cut or no cut .
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
His Emiritus status entitles him to the title shot. WBC make the rules, but even so, Klitschko has been robbed twice from a win against Lewis, through no fault of his own.. He deserves his shot
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
I think Vitali deserves a shot AFTER Peter. I don't have a problem with him being given a title shot his first fight back. But he is still behind Peter. I think this is just too allow both to have titles at the same time. Maskeave will almost surely lose to Peter, or Klitshko. So give Peter his shot, and have Vitale fight the winner.
I don't know how Peter fares against Vitali. That man hits hard and has a chin. It would definitely be an exciting fight. Personally I think you need to go to the body to stop Vitali. Anyway my vote is Peter gets the shot, Vitali gets winner.
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
Quote:
Originally Posted by bilbo
Quote:
Originally Posted by Big_Deuce
Championship Defense Obligations.
a) Voluntary Defense Obligations: All WBC recognized champions must defend their title at least two (2) times a year. Champions will defend their titles either in a voluntary or mandatory defense, as follows:
i) any of the top ten (10) rated contenders;
ii) upon a majority vote of the Board of Governors, any boxer rated from 11 to 19 positions;
iii) a champion or a top-10 rated boxer of another immediate lower or higher weight division, subject to the majority vote of the Board of Governors;
iv) a former or retired world champion upon majority vote of the Board of Governors; and
v) another boxing organization’s champion recognized by the WBC, upon majority vote of the Board of Governors.
That just gives a list of available voluntary fight options for a champion.
Peter is the madatory. Mandatory means who is damn well supposed to mean a non optionial fight.
This is the dictionary definition.
Mandatory
Peremptory; obligatory; required; that which must be subscribed to or obeyed.
Mandatory statutes are those that require, as opposed to permit, a particular course of action. Their language is characterized by such directive terms as "shall" as opposed to "may." A mandatory provision is one that must be observed, whereas a directory provision is optional.
An example of a mandatory provision is a law that provides that an election judge must endorse his or her initials on a ballot.
mandatory
adjective
Imposed on one by authority, command, or convention: compulsory, imperative, necessary, obligatory, required, requisite. See obligation.
man·da·to·ry (măn'də-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē) pronunciation
adj.
1. Required or commanded by authority; obligatory: Attendance at the meeting is mandatory.
2. Of, having the nature of, or containing a mandate.
3. Holding a League of Nations mandate over a territory.
n., pl. -ries.
A mandatary.
hey bilbo, thanks for the definition, even though i already knew what it means...But guess what....
Just klitschko coming back makes him a Mandatory as well. So now you got two (weird huh) and in the end, i guess they pick the fight that is best for the sport...
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
u guys are forgettin boxing is a buisness not a sport why have him fight on free tv to show how far hes fallen off if he can make a big payday return and after all he was the champ right
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
Quote:
Originally Posted by BoomBoom
at Maskaev. He was a coward against Byrd and for pulling out out of the Rahman fight, and now he wants a title shot after he retires. Im not even so sure he deserves a shot at any top 20 guys. He can work his way back up like everyone else (Holyfield,Tua, Moorer,McCall, Morrison... need I go on) Who the hell did he ever beat to be in a position to call shots?
Thats just madness talking >:mad :cwm3: :drool:...Such things can get you put into state hospitals...Vitaly a coward?????....Vitaly not worthy????....Work his way up and then you put in Morrisons name of all people???....Vitaly was the man of the division...He was never beaten...Except maybe in the Lewis fight depending on how you look at it...On the cards yes he was ahead but was stopped on cuts....Vitaly would knock Maskaev into another sport...He would be a tennis player after that fight.....Rahman doesnt go 3 rds and his arm almost was dead in the Byrd fight and he was dominating....Should he get a title shot right away no of course not Sam Peter deserves that honor hands down but IMO within 3 fights he deserves a shot...He left because of injuries...If not for them he would still be the undisputed champion
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaxxKahn
Quote:
Originally Posted by BoomBoom
at Maskaev. He was a coward against Byrd and for pulling out out of the Rahman fight, and now he wants a title shot after he retires. Im not even so sure he deserves a shot at any top 20 guys. He can work his way back up like everyone else (Holyfield,Tua, Moorer,McCall, Morrison... need I go on) Who the hell did he ever beat to be in a position to call shots?
Thats just madness talking >:mad :cwm3: :drool:...Such things can get you put into state hospitals...Vitaly a coward?????....Vitaly not worthy????...
.Work his way up and then you put in Morrisons name of all people???....Vitaly was the man of the division...He was never beaten...Except maybe in the Lewis fight depending on how you look at it...On the cards yes he was ahead but was stopped on cuts....Vitaly would knock Maskaev into another sport...He would be a tennis player after that fight.....Rahman doesnt go 3 rds and his arm almost was dead in the Byrd fight and he was dominating....Should he get a title shot right away no of course not Sam Peter deserves that honor hands down but IMO within 3 fights he deserves a shot...He left because of injuries...If not for them he would still be the undisputed champion
beat me to it, cc.
i saw that and was like "morrison...........wtf?"
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lyle
Lewis was saved by the grace of God when he accidentally cut Vitali.....everyone knows damn well that was Vitali's night!
As for Vitali coming back and fighting before Sam Peter....hey someone had to LET Vitali do that, WBC, Oleg Maskaev....they both are more at fault, Vitali COULD have taken a warm up fight but why? He had the ability to help make this fight happen and he did it....Sam Peter and ANYONE ELSE in Vitali's position would have done the same.
No one is excited at a SURE THING Vitali-Sam Peter happening OR the even bigger Vitali-Lewis II happening????
Or even a Wladimir Klitschko-Sam Peter II happening???
Lyle is right. This is great, Vitaly has never been beaten and would beat most if not all all time greats. Now there are only fun fighters left: 2K, Peter, Maskaev, Valuev, ... exciting (Corrie Sanders lurking in the background)
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
Quote:
Originally Posted by plinden
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lyle
Lewis was saved by the grace of God when he accidentally cut Vitali.....everyone knows damn well that was Vitali's night!
As for Vitali coming back and fighting before Sam Peter....hey someone had to LET Vitali do that, WBC, Oleg Maskaev....they both are more at fault, Vitali COULD have taken a warm up fight but why? He had the ability to help make this fight happen and he did it....Sam Peter and ANYONE ELSE in Vitali's position would have done the same.
No one is excited at a SURE THING Vitali-Sam Peter happening OR the even bigger Vitali-Lewis II happening????
Or even a Wladimir Klitschko-Sam Peter II happening???
Lyle is right. This is great, Vitaly has never been beaten and would beat most if not all all time greats. Now there are only fun fighters left: 2K, Peter, Maskaev, Valuev, ... exciting (Corrie Sanders lurking in the background)
This is great, Vitaly has never been beaten and would beat most if not all all time greats.
i dont think so
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
Quote:
Originally Posted by ICE COLD BOXING
Quote:
Originally Posted by plinden
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lyle
Lewis was saved by the grace of God when he accidentally cut Vitali.....everyone knows damn well that was Vitali's night!
As for Vitali coming back and fighting before Sam Peter....hey someone had to LET Vitali do that, WBC, Oleg Maskaev....they both are more at fault, Vitali COULD have taken a warm up fight but why? He had the ability to help make this fight happen and he did it....Sam Peter and ANYONE ELSE in Vitali's position would have done the same.
No one is excited at a SURE THING Vitali-Sam Peter happening OR the even bigger Vitali-Lewis II happening????
Or even a Wladimir Klitschko-Sam Peter II happening???
Lyle is right. This is great, Vitaly has never been beaten and would beat most if not all all time greats. Now there are only fun fighters left: 2K, Peter, Maskaev, Valuev, ... exciting (Corrie Sanders lurking in the background)
This is great, Vitaly has never been beaten and would beat most if not all all time greats.
i dont think so
;D people have a right to an opinion . . . . its the making things up bit I cant stand ;)
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaxxKahn
Quote:
Originally Posted by BoomBoom
at Maskaev. He was a coward against Byrd and for pulling out out of the Rahman fight, and now he wants a title shot after he retires. Im not even so sure he deserves a shot at any top 20 guys. He can work his way back up like everyone else (Holyfield,Tua, Moorer,McCall, Morrison... need I go on) Who the hell did he ever beat to be in a position to call shots?
Thats just madness talking >:mad :cwm3: :drool:...Such things can get you put into state hospitals...Vitaly a coward?????....Vitaly not worthy????....Work his way up and then you put in Morrisons name of all people???....Vitaly was the man of the division...He was never beaten...Except maybe in the Lewis fight depending on how you look at it...On the cards yes he was ahead but was stopped on cuts....Vitaly would knock Maskaev into another sport...He would be a tennis player after that fight.....Rahman doesnt go 3 rds and his arm almost was dead in the Byrd fight and he was dominating....Should he get a title shot right away no of course not Sam Peter deserves that honor hands down but IMO within 3 fights he deserves a shot...He left because of injuries...If not for them he would still be the undisputed champion
Alright maybe i was a little harsh calling him a coward, but
1. He HAS been beaten
2. Obviously he didnt wasnt to get injured but injuries happen as a result of the fight so Byrd and Lewis won. I guess McCline never lost to Valuev then too huh....its part of the sport
3 I agree that Sam Peter has been fighting his @ss off, while Vitali has done nothing in two years so there is not much of an argument as to who deserves a shot at Maskaev
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
Quote:
Originally Posted by BoomBoom
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaxxKahn
Quote:
Originally Posted by BoomBoom
at Maskaev. He was a coward against Byrd and for pulling out out of the Rahman fight, and now he wants a title shot after he retires. Im not even so sure he deserves a shot at any top 20 guys. He can work his way back up like everyone else (Holyfield,Tua, Moorer,McCall, Morrison... need I go on) Who the hell did he ever beat to be in a position to call shots?
LEGALLY a stoppage on wounds is a LOSS, but we all know what a real loss is; its being shown a worse boxer, and having a knee or elbow accident doesnt do that.
Thats just madness talking >:mad :cwm3: :drool:...Such things can get you put into state hospitals...Vitaly a coward?????....Vitaly not worthy????....Work his way up and then you put in Morrisons name of all people???....Vitaly was the man of the division...He was never beaten...Except maybe in the Lewis fight depending on how you look at it...On the cards yes he was ahead but was stopped on cuts....Vitaly would knock Maskaev into another sport...He would be a tennis player after that fight.....Rahman doesnt go 3 rds and his arm almost was dead in the Byrd fight and he was dominating....Should he get a title shot right away no of course not Sam Peter deserves that honor hands down but IMO within 3 fights he deserves a shot...He left because of injuries...If not for them he would still be the undisputed champion
Alright maybe i was a little harsh calling him a coward, but
1. He HAS been beaten
2. Obviously he didnt wasnt to get injured but injuries happen as a result of the fight so Byrd and Lewis won. I guess McCline never lost to Valuev then too huh....its part of the sport
3 I agree that Sam Peter has been fighting his @ss off, while Vitali has done nothing in two years so there is not much of an argument as to who deserves a shot at Maskaev
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
I agree that he doesn't deserve a shot right away, but that being said I don't see why he doesn't deserve to be put in with a top 10-15 guy to give him an oppertunity to get back into the scuffle.
-
Re: Vitali Doesnt Deserve a Shot
Quote:
Originally Posted by bilbo
There is nothing wrong with giving Vitali a shot at the title but it has to be AFTER Sam Peter has had his.
He's twice earned the right to fight Maskaev now.
What is the point of fighting an eliminator and risking your health and career when the organising body can just rip up the agreement afterwards and overlook you again.
I'm so angry about this, I can't believe how corrupt our beloved sport has become.
"Has Become?!?"
