I keep getting this feeling Rahman is going to pull off a upset all over again he has the reach and power to cause Wlad some problems.
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I keep getting this feeling Rahman is going to pull off a upset all over again he has the reach and power to cause Wlad some problems.
Hasim Rahman was a decent fighter with a good punch, now he's garbage fighter with a good punch. I can't see an upset here at all, your thinking too much about Lennox Lewis vs Hasim Rahman 1 and letting it cloud your judgement.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dragos Bitch
I think Wlad will constantly prob Rahman with that jab and slam right hands into Rahman's face for as long as he can take it. This will be a totally different Wlad then his last 2 fights. The people have been talking and I think Wlad is a little pissed he isn't getting the respect he deserves. Wlad KO in 5.
No im not im thinking Wlad fights to safety first and has a weak jaw and this will catch up with him and the David Haye fight around the corner like so many other big Heavyweight fights in the past only to get scrapped because somebody burts the bubble.Quote:
Originally Posted by ICBHasim Rahman was a decent fighter with a good punch, now he's garbage fighter with a good punch. I can't see an upset here at all, your thinking too much about Lennox Lewis vs Hasim Rahman 1 and letting it cloud your judgement.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dragos Bitch
And at 13/2 for Rahman to win got to be worth a bet
Have you seen Hasim Rahman's last few fights ? he was a disgrace he doesn't deserve a title shot and this fight is a farce.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dragos BitchNo im not im thinking Wlad fights to safety first and has a weak jaw and this will catch up with him and the David Haye fight around the corner like so many other big Heavyweight fights in the past only to get scrapped because somebody burts the bubble.Quote:
Originally Posted by ICBHasim Rahman was a decent fighter with a good punch, now he's garbage fighter with a good punch. I can't see an upset here at all, your thinking too much about Lennox Lewis vs Hasim Rahman 1 and letting it cloud your judgement.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dragos Bitch
Bookies love that attitude.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dragos Bitch
I WOULD be concerned if Rahman had the sneaky ability to KO people like Corrie Sanders did. This does seem like a fight that Wlad wouldn't worry too much about but honestly Hasim Rahman has been so piss poor the past couple fights he has had that I am not worried.
Wladimir is fighting at his best and barring Rahman having an iron chin or just swinging like a mad man from the get go we're going to see a beat down.
Watch Rahman vs Maskaev I & II, it's all you have to see. Sure Rahman has reach but he is too lazy in the ring and doesn't counter well at all AND Manny Steward is in Wlad's corner and I'll be damned if Manny is letting Wlad sleep on Rahman!
If you're going to bet on this fight you might as well bet on Rahman because you'd have to bet so much on Wlad to make money it's not even worth it.
I would put a bet on Rahman if the odds were like 50-1 but I'd be willing to place a bet that Starr, Purist and Majesty were actually different people if the odds were 50-1. F.... it, its 50-1.
This is a farce, Rahman looked like a senior tour fighter last time out. My punches have more snap than his.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7QxeV6cASM
....I think Lennox Lewis enjoys seeing Rahman getting KO'd too much ;D
That being said, Rahman gave Maskaev lots of trouble early in both fights and Hasim was leading on the cards of both fights. I think Wlad is a faaaaar better boxer than Maskaev and he has a lot more power too, this should be a fairly quick and dominant performance
Everyone says that Wlad has a glass jaw but he hasnt hit the canvas in his past 6 fights and has fought at least 3 top ten heavyweights. I think the knockdowns in the Peter fight were more from lack of confidence, and caution than clean shots to the jaw. He seemed to go down just so he could regroup and never appeared rocked or out on his feet. Brewster took a worse beating in their 1st fight than Wlad and the knockout was more from exhaustion/punching himself out than a shot to the jaw. I really dont think he has a glass jaw and I believe he will crush Rahman easy. I like Wlad, but I am by no means a hugger. I think his cautious style is somewhat boring but I dont think Lennox Lewis was any better. I do think Vitali is the better of the two just because V has more confidence. I think for now the brothers are and will be the best heavyweights for the near future and the one thing I like is they do produce KOs. Do I miss the days of Mike Tyson?? Of course...But it could be a lot worse. I mean Chris Byrd was number one for a while....
To add to that I think Klitschko was still adjusting to what he was learning from Steward. And Lewis did do it better than he does. Lewis is a lot more fluid; Klitschko seems so... textbook. He is excellent technically, but if what he knew wasn't working I don't know if he could think up something new on his feet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hunter
Rahman does not deserve the shot, he was a disgrace to loose it in the first place to Maskaev.
I don't see Rahman winning, obviously anyone has a puncher's chance against Wlad, but I can't see Rahman getting past his jab.
Too true but I think it's a good thing Wlad is giving Rahman one last shot...I'm sure Vitali would have if he didn't HAVE to fight Juan Carlos Gomez (who should last all of 1 round) very soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Hasim should just be happy to get a shot.
I'm still wondering who is next....sure Povetkin is going to be ready in September but he can fight again if he's able to end this one early and without incident
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Originally Posted by ICBHasim Rahman was a decent fighter with a good punch, now he's garbage fighter with a good punch. I can't see an upset here at all, your thinking too much about Lennox Lewis vs Hasim Rahman 1 and letting it cloud your judgement.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dragos Bitch
But surely that would at least mean the upset is possible if the punch is still there & as its always the last thing a boxer loses it should still be there, & altho Rahman is not the fighter of old the punch he carries today is the same one he bombed our Lennox out with ...
I suppose the point Im making is if a bomb lands from a heavy weight it causes serious problems ...
upsets even ????????????
:badass::badass::badass:
Weights are in...
Wladimir 244
Rahman 253
....it doesn't seem like a smart move for hasim to come in so heavy.
I want Rahman to win, bring the world title back in U.S., and I wanna see my Riverside homeboy Arreola beat his azz.
The most interesting thing about Wladimir Klitschko is that he has 5 consonants in a row in his last name. I'll bet no other champion in history, besides his brother, has that distinction.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lyle
USA! USA! USA!
Go Rahman! Bring home the bacon.
Anybody else here giving Rahman a chance to win?
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Originally Posted by Pacstraightleft
um hell no :rolleyes:
Maybe he'll get KTFO. But I'm rooting for him anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by kingfrnkQuote:
Originally Posted by Pacstraightleft
um hell no :rolleyes:
Wlad has a decidedly dodgy chin
Rahman is a well known heavy hitter other than anything else..
To suggest Hasim doesnt have a chance is pretty stupid if you ask me!!!
He has lost the fight, too heavy and ill disciplined to get in shape. Deserves to get KTFO for that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lyle
El Bump
Rahman thinks hes Pernell in a low crouch:-XWlad is controlling him,5 hard jabs and big right moved Rahman.
Wlad's straight right starting to land
after the 50 jabs in the face.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deanrw
Oh look Rahman's a punching bag, who would have thought this would happen.
Isn't this fight over with yet? :cwm33:
Did you catch Manny...."step it on up,get him on outta here"
HBO just cut me off. I guess they did not like my Rahman insult!! ;D
Wow this is like torture of the highest level, what a shit fight!!
Somewhere Toney is yelling at the Flatscreen.He is getting smacked around like he owes Wlad money.OH OH...Rahmans cut.....No mas can not be to far now :-X
Here it comes...
Rahman dropped hard and sits there looking odd with his bottom lip out....seriously.He looks slow,tired,and done.He's up but not for long
The big question is will Buddy McGirt stop the fight???;D
watch him between rounds,He says he wants to go but body language says other wise.Hurry up Wlad,Company Christmas dinner waiting ;D. Manny..."Get on him quick".Rahman getting owned
I don't know who was tortured more in this fight Rahman, or us. :dontknow:
And there it goes!
Rahman should be thankful for the stoppage.