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The Associated Press: Former heavyweight champion Ibragimov retires
"His promoter Leon Margules of Seminole Warriors Boxing confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that the former WBO titleholder will no longer fight, after a short professional career in which he went 22-1-1 and had 17 knockouts."
forgot he exsisted to be honest, i wish him well in retirement thoQuote:
Originally Posted by killersheep
Another capable heavy that looked like a substitute P.E instructor.Skilled but I thought he made the decision to retire midway through the Wlad fight:-X;D
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so long Mr.Rubble
I like the phrase at the end of the article about him being one of only five ever southpaws to become world champions.
"Ibragimov was one of only five southpaw heavyweight champions in history, the others being Michael Moorer, Corrie Sanders, Chris Byrd and Ruslan Chagaev."
Not exactly a who's who of the heavyweight greats...which leads to the question why are there no ATG heavyweight champions that are lefties?
I thought Moorer could have held on for a while if it wasn't for the big right hand by Foreman. What people don't really know is that he had a terrible alcohol addiction. Especially when he was on top o' the heep.When Foreman landed that shot he turned to a full blown alcoholic and basically IMO drank his skills away.Quote:
Originally Posted by superheavyrhun
Have always liked Moorer,more so looking back on him.Very skilled but man he had 'issues'.Was a converted southpaw,that jab was killer when it was on.Quote:
Originally Posted by The FightfanI thought Moorer could have held on for a while if it wasn't for the big right hand by Foreman. What people don't really know is that he had a terrible alcohol addiction. Especially when he was on top o' the heep.When Foreman landed that shot he turned to a full blown alcoholic and basically IMO drank his skills away.Quote:
Originally Posted by superheavyrhun
He had begun training (other fighters.) Is he still?Quote:
Originally Posted by SpicoliHave always liked Moorer,more so looking back on him.Very skilled but man he had 'issues'.Was a converted southpaw,that jab was killer when it was on.Quote:
Originally Posted by The FightfanI thought Moorer could have held on for a while if it wasn't for the big right hand by Foreman. What people don't really know is that he had a terrible alcohol addiction. Especially when he was on top o' the heep.When Foreman landed that shot he turned to a full blown alcoholic and basically IMO drank his skills away.Quote:
Originally Posted by superheavyrhun
Weird aint it!! I really don't know why. I mean Michael Moorer is the only one that was evenly remotely decentQuote:
Originally Posted by superheavyrhun
Hell it wasn't until 1966 when Karl Mildenberger fought Ali that a southpaw actually got to fight for a title in the heavyweight division!
Problem is the likes of Tyson and Frazier were natural lefties that were converted to fight orthodox so their lead hands had freak power!Quote:
Originally Posted by BIG HWeird aint it!! I really don't know why. I mean Michael Moorer is the only one that was evenly remotely decentQuote:
Originally Posted by superheavyrhun
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Originally Posted by DAWGSWINHe had begun training (other fighters.) Is he still?Quote:
Originally Posted by SpicoliHave always liked Moorer,more so looking back on him.Very skilled but man he had 'issues'.Was a converted southpaw,that jab was killer when it was on.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Fightfan
Well as we've seen he is a second to Freddie Roach in training Pac-Man. I think he is starting train people in Freddie's gym now.
what a shame, sultan always reminded me of a modern day frazier....
no really ;D;D;D
Ibragimov was decent enough, but seemingly a bit of a careerist. One points defeat and then out of there. Still, as long as he's happy in what he's doing.
I almost forgot about Sultan he totally vanished after the Vlad fight 1 and done I guess. Speaking of southpaws I really think Corrie Sanders could have been a force to reckon with had he taken his career more seriously he was fast had decent power and had a great straight left hand when he threw it.Quote:
Originally Posted by superheavyrhun
Good....bye....who cares.
Ha Ha...yeah he didn't look like much but he got the job done....Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
I could have swore this announcement came a few months ago
Honestly... I've been waiting for his return. He gave up when he saw that in the first few rounds he couldn't get past Wlad's jab but he was probably #2 to Wlad at the time as Vitali was not back in action yet. He had quick feet for the modern Heavies and quick hands... He could put his punches together and was a skilled boxer... Sultan's not getting much love on here.
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His cousin Timor is still fighting. I doubt that'll make you feel betterQuote:
Originally Posted by PRIDE OF BOSTON
Sultan was a very capable fighter, he wasn't close to being big enough, but I figure he could have been a top contender for a few more years.
Both Sonny Liston and Mike Tyson naturally fought left-handed, and were converted early on in their careers, as southpaws found it harder to get decent opponents in those days.Quote:
Originally Posted by superheavyrhun
God bless him. Not a real contender, but certainly not a bum.
He's fought more legit Heavy's than Haye!
Former WBO heavyweight champion Sultan Ibragimov (22-1-1, 17 KOs) has given an exclusive interview to Fightnews.com in which he told us he is not leaving boxing as had been reported. He also said he will be self-managed and will stop working with trainer Jeff Mayweather.
Sultan by now many people have read the reports. Are you officially retiring?
“I am not leaving boxing, nor did I consider leaving. Claims from my promoters that I shall leave boxing are false. They have no right to speak such words about me retiring. I will make that decision instead of them.”
When will you return to the ring?
“I think within a year. Now I need to receive an American visa and solve the business in USA. Now there are ongoing litigations and I can’t fight. But I absolutely will remain in boxing and I don’t want to continue any further speculation on this subject.”
How are things going in court?
“For me it’s very good. Soon all to end.”
With whom will you work with in the future?
“I will not have a manager. I’ll manage myself. For many years I have been engaged in professional boxing. I know a lot and I won’t be confused. As to which promotional companies I’ll work with, all this will be learned soon.”
Where will you fight, Russia or the USA?
“It can be both in Russia and in the USA. I don’t know.”
You will continue to work with trainer Jeff Mayweather?
“No. About this I can say Jeff is a great trainer. He has given me a lot in professional boxing, and I have learned a lot. I am very grateful to him, but we should part.”
Who will be your new trainer?
“I can’t tell to you now, but it will be an American trainer.”
You haven’t fought for more than a year-and-a-half. What is your physical condition?
“It’s excellent. I play football with friends. My condition is very good.”
There are rumors that you have a child in the USA.
“It is a lie! Here I have nothing to say.”
Ibragimov: I’m not retiring! | Fightnews - Boxing News Updated 24/7
I had no idea Tyson was a converted leftie. Knew Frazier was but frankly as a former amateur boxer I really can't understand the whole concept of converting from one's natural stance to the other. As a right hander, my left hook would have been better than my right hook. I did switch off once or twice in fights just to throw the other guy off but my right jab sucked just to be honest.
I'm glad I was wrong, there are still plenty of good fights out there for him.
Sultan, we hardly knew ye...
I heard they were setting up one of those support lines for distressed fans like they did when Take that split up.
This news is gonna be hard to take for some!
I'm glad he's coming back. He's a legitimate Heavyweight with a decent resume. The division needs all the top fighters it can get.
A Sultan-Chagaev fight wouldn't be horrible....Sultan could also give Sam Peter a tough fight. Hell a rematch with Ray Austin wouldn't be horrible....all I want to see when I see heavyweights are guys who fight smart. Heavyweight is the ONLY division where a guy like Butterbean or any no name no talent Toughman can come in and win enough fights to get a title shot....at some point in time in all the other weight classes you come across somebody with some boxing knowledge and talent and they will whup you....not true in the heavyweight division.