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Looks like this fight may well go ahead in the summer. Shame Valuev didn't go looking for Vitali when he had a belt so the scattered division could have become a little more unified. Also looks like Don King is making a nuisance of himself but I hope he doesn't stop this fight coming off.
Klitschko-Valuev update | Boxing News
Well Vitali is going to have to sit down on his punches vs Valuev, he's not going to be able to pitter pat his way through that fight. I think Vitali has lost LOTS of power since his come back.
I think Vitali can play any way he wants. Valuev will be bigger. That's it. So far no one has been able to knock Valuev out and it may not be possible. Vitali can pitter-pat and play keep away all night. Haye and Chagaev have already set the mold and Klitschko can perfect it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lyle
I think this incarnation of Vitali is much like Chad Dawson. He can do a whole lot, but he only does what he has to to win. Call it a feeling, but I think he didn't want to pull the trigger on Peter and Arreola. There was something about him that suggested to me he was enjoying hurting his opponent.
4 millions dollars for no belt at all and for a guy who did show his limits a few times before? I think that King is starting to have his brain drying out badly. Still, this will be an interesting fight but I am positive: Vitali will stop the Russian giant.
If Haye can wobble Valuez, then Vitali will bust him up and get him out of there down the stretch. It will really show just how superior Vitali is compared to a poser like Haye.
This would be an interesting fight, but of course with a somewhat predictable outcome. The question is only: In which way will Vitali win, and how long will he take to accomplish it. But it will be nice to see 2 guys who have never been knocked down go at it. Maybe.... Vitali wins on points??
It'll definitely be weird to see Vitali in the ring as the SMALLER man. It's probably a first for him.
At one time Vitali would have just destroyed Valuev in 2 rounds (if that) and now I think he's more focused on winning rounds. It's going to be interesting to see how he dodges punches from Valuev seeing how Nico is so big and it's also going to be interesting to see what Vitali uses him....Vitali MAY have to go to the body this time ;D
Vitali will win if King gets his fat slice of the money. It will be a beating as Vitali does not run and could even be a late stoppage.
Valuev doesn't run either and he's not exactly difficult to hit....I think Valuev may try and hurt Vitali by leaning on him but Vitali is athletic enough to be able to whip Valuev's ass.....I would just like to see Vitali swing with some ill will for one time since his come back and end it early.....TIMMMMMBERRRRRR....that's going to be awesome seeing that 320 pound freakshow hammered down to the canvasQuote:
Originally Posted by Master
Call me a dirty old cynic, but two of the fighters who have made the heavyweights the dullest division in boxing....it's got televisual anaesthetic all over it for me.
Might be good to tape it and watch on those Sunday nights where I can't sleep.
....most people call Wlad the boring one but if you want to hate on Vitali go ahead, everyone else loves hating on the guys no one else can beat right now
To be honest I think this could be reasonable fight to watch. As mentioned earlier neither man run away during fights so neither man will have to go looking for the other, and Haye showed that if caught well Valuev will go. Should this fight go ahead I think it will be the most interesting one Vitali has been in since his return, not because I think he will lose or can lose for that matter but I've never seen Vitali in as the smaller man (I don't mean in weight because that is usually fat if anyone is heavier than Vitali), and that will be intriguing in itself as vitali uses his advantages in size very well and to be honest it's probably his biggest strength.
The only thing i feel sorry for, is the canvas when Valuev falls on it ouch.
I'm a bit dissapointed with vitalis choice of opponents in his last 2 fights(if he fights valuev)... Well I might be a bit harsh... i am not sure if the fight v Johnson was mandatory or not(if it was then that was not so bad).... but Valuev.... he''s just so shit... he really isnt good and now he doesnt even have a belt now... I am a big fan of vitali he is one of my favourites but recently I am not impressed... I hope he retires soon and for good... I think he is looking old now and he has had a lot of injuries I think it is time for him to go after this year.. of course it is up to him though but I have a feeing he is getting closer aand closer to being embaressed and I dont want to see this :S...
I hope he slaughers valueve though and then retires. He deserves it.
Kevin Johnson was a mandatory so it's not like Vitali really wanted that fight, and looking at Kevin Johnson I don't think he wanted anything more than to last the distance.
what a fkin state heavyweight boxing is
this fight sounds fkin horrible
imagine if valuev won
that really would be the end of the heavyweights
Mate seriously....we could get another scintillating 36 minutes of Haye v Valuev to unify if that happens!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Drago
Vitali never chose easy fights and always went for top contenders. The problem is that nobody seems to be able to stand against the 2 ukrenian monsters at the moment. Everybody wanted to see Valuev vs Klitschko as these are 2 of the biggest athletes and because one of the belt was at the key. Nowthere is no belt at stake anymore but still an interesting fight to watch. Also, A victory of Vitali might make nice promotion for a potential showdown with Haye would he win against grab and jab.Quote:
Originally Posted by palmerq