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Great news, and finally we're starting to get a bit more coverage from the glamour division. Obviously Sky will be building it as David Haye's future opponent, but that means we'll probably get all the Wlad fights too which is good.
Again love him or hate him David Haye has created some life in the HW division and this is the first time since his comeback Vitali has been on Sky!!
Great news just when I cancelled. :(
I cancelled mate, but then they rang me and said i could have ALL the channels for just £20 for three months, so maybe you should try and barter with them, its amazing the lenghts sky will go to to keep customers. This is good news, Vitali against another unbeaten fighter!Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Johnson is fucking shit, his level of opponent is woeful.
It's like putting Nathen Cleverly in with Chad dawson. Suppose its a must title defense for Vitali no doubt il watch it but another crap fighter Johnson.
Hes not totally without some ability mate,massive confindence and some very good,fast hands...can think of many lesser types for Vitali to feed on.Would have loved to have seen if he and Haye would have mixed it up....dont really know how close Johnson and Haye were there.Granted Johnson is taking a HUGE step up and on paper Vitali owns him but stranger things have happened.Quote:
Originally Posted by skel1983
I suppose im being a bit harsh, I think its more Vitlai is just so many levels ahead of these half decent fighters. Pity were starved of a handful of really good heavyweights.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpicoliHes not totally without some ability mate,massive confindence and some very good,fast hands...can think of many lesser types for Vitali to feed on.Would have loved to have seen if he and Haye would have mixed it up....dont really know how close Johnson and Haye were there.Granted Johnson is taking a HUGE step up and on paper Vitali owns him but stranger things have happened.Quote:
Originally Posted by skel1983
Very true...biggest chance for a Johnson or other is maybe he becomes complacent along the way,lets down with no massive known threat out there.Have to love his activity for a 38 yr old hvy Champion though,4 solid fighters in a bit over a year.Hope its a solid go...and he can cap it with bigger fare next.Quote:
Originally Posted by skel1983I suppose im being a bit harsh, I think its more Vitlai is just so many levels ahead of these half decent fighters. Pity were starved of a handful of really good heavyweights.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpicoliHes not totally without some ability mate,massive confidence and some very good,fast hands...can think of many lesser types for Vitali to feed on.Would have loved to have seen if he and Haye would have mixed it up....dont really know how close Johnson and Haye were there.Granted Johnson is taking a HUGE step up and on paper Vitali owns him but stranger things have happened.Quote:
Originally Posted by skel1983
When is it?
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Originally Posted by 0james0
2 weeks tonight.
i am with virgin so they didnt even try & stop me canceling skysports:mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by HoggmeisterI cancelled mate, but then they rang me and said i could have ALL the channels for just £20 for three months, so maybe you should try and barter with them, its amazing the lenghts sky will go to to keep customers. This is good news, Vitali against another unbeaten fighter!Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Yep, it's going to be an ass whupping no doubt, but it's a mandatory title defense.Quote:
Originally Posted by skel1983
Kevin Johnson 22(9 KO)-0-1, he's 30 years old, he's 6'3 got a big reach (82") and he's not usually in tremendous shape. The biggest fights of his career are: Timur Ibragimov (draw), Bruce Seldon (TKO 5), and Devin Vargas (TKO 6)....that is HORRIBLE competition, no solid boxers, no big punchers, no nothing!
On Kevin Johnson's BEST NIGHT he may get a result similar to when Larry Donald fought Vitali (TKO 10), if he's really lucky Vitali gets hurt and can't continue, but I see this fight just being domination from start to finish if Vitali decides to sit down on his punches this may be like the Kirk Johnson fight.
I still hope Vitali-Valuev comes to fruition
Its on the same night as my works christmas piss up so I guess I will have to watch it the next day with a bad head..:p
I'm hoping for a blazing Vitali performance, that will give people more reason to get excited by the HW's! I really really hope he doesn't get injured in this fight. If he does I see it being the end for Vitali.Quote:
Originally Posted by LyleYep, it's going to be an ass whupping no doubt, but it's a mandatory title defense.Quote:
Originally Posted by skel1983
Kevin Johnson 22(9 KO)-0-1, he's 30 years old, he's 6'3 got a big reach (82") and he's not usually in tremendous shape. The biggest fights of his career are: Timur Ibragimov (draw), Bruce Seldon (TKO 5), and Devin Vargas (TKO 6)....that is HORRIBLE competition, no solid boxers, no big punchers, no nothing!
On Kevin Johnson's BEST NIGHT he may get a result similar to when Larry Donald fought Vitali (TKO 10), if he's really lucky Vitali gets hurt and can't continue, but I see this fight just being domination from start to finish if Vitali decides to sit down on his punches this may be like the Kirk Johnson fight.
I still hope Vitali-Valuev comes to fruition
Well you figure Vitali is going to stop him just on account of Vitali's record and Johnson's level of competition. However, I think Vitali hasn't really sat down on his punches since coming back, had he really sat down on his punches vs Arreola then Cris wouldn't have lasted 6 rounds with him.Quote:
Originally Posted by rjj tszyu
I'm hoping Johnson can pull what with be the upset of the year. An American Heavyweight Champ would be a great little boost for boxing right now.
...we've had American heavyweight title holders recently and they have not done much John Ruiz ringing any bells for you?Quote:
Originally Posted by JazMerkin
America needs time off from the belts so it'll be a big deal when we have a fighter win them again....Deontay Wilder, Monk Foreman, and all you other younger POWER PUNCHING American heavyweight hopefuls! fight often, stay in shape, work hard, and maybe you can clean up the dregs when the Klitschko's finally hang up the gloves.
There's always someone out there better than you
Unfortunately foe Johnson
Vitali is one of those someones;D
That is great news.
About time,that sky starts putting boxing more on the sports agenda.:banana:
At least we get to have a look at vitali.even thou you know he'll win this one.