I found it odd that HBO didn't once mention or pan to Vitali Klitschko

[TheBESTP4P]

For all that big big injury people say Vitali had. I'm under the impression that the doctor cleared him to fight that night didn't he? And Vitali didn't want to fight because he didn't like the "feel" of the knee brace

hmmmmmmmm but please note that was BOB ARUM's TOP RANK DOCTOR(on ARUM's payroll) who diagnosed the oK? hahhaa as much as i wanted to go to this fight with ticket in hand and about to make this girl drive me up the 15north, i knew that was suspect man.

[Taeth]

I think Vitali would rather the focus be on his brother who is doing these great things in the sport right now.


Paying too much attention to Vitali seems to cause people to think that Wlad is psychologically weak and needs his brother to have his back.

Sure, I can see that...but, not even a mention? I just expected something like, "In his corner,as always, his brother, former world champion Vitali" from Lampley.

Merchant was probably just too excited to tell his coca-cola/american air story AGAIN.

Well let me put it this way...

... The guy is a big giant douche bag for cancelling the big Rahman fight just a few days ahead of the fight.
haha

Now I'm a big Vitaly fan, but I gotta keep it real. I even bought ringside tickets to that fight.


The man doesn't want to fight, WHY mention his name.... IT Will only cause more causual fans to talk about his "return." Forget about it. Lets take all the attention to his little brother and look to the future.

A healthy Vitali would kill Rahman... no offense.

[Punisher136]

What was Vitali's injury again? Do you know? Or do you care

I'll tell you it was a torn ACL and that requires SURGERY schmuck....you can't WALK let a lone fight with that kind of injury.

A guy that age that has been in 35 pro boxing fights and GOD KNOWS how many amatuer boxing matches and pro kick boxing matches ......he knows when he can and can't fight

I think it's bullshit to call someone out like that, it's a pussy move. You call him out and had he fought you'd say "Well Rahman just beat the crap out of him" and suppose that happens, suppose his injury gets even WORSE and he retires....oh then the boo birds say "Rahman retired Vitali" and that is complete CRAP.

Hasim Rahman was disappointed I am sure because Vitali is a HUGE payday even now but #1 he was respectful of the man and said anytime you come back, I'll give you a shot if I have the belt #2 Judging by his title defense he better be F****** happy Vitali didn't take him up on it!


The risk-reward thing is real....this is why Oleg Maskaev doesn't fight David Tua eventhough Tuaman is old and fat, this is why Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Shane Mosley haven't fought each other because they were afraid of putting a 1 in the column under 'L'.....There are a number of reasons fights don't happen and there are a number of reasons fighters retire, have some respect for Vitali, he stepped it up vs Lennox Lewis on short notice and gave us one of the best fights of the last 10 years!

Actually the injuries sustained that brought about his title stripping and retirement were: A torn mcl, (not the greatest thing to happen to your leg but still no where near as severe as an acl that has a recovery time of atleast 12-18 months and thats with extensive professional rehab. An mcl also requires surgery but has a significantly lower recovery time) a bone bruise, (painful but something that has to go away on its own) and a torn miniscus (probably requires surgery as well). His first delay of the rahman fight was from reported thigh injuries. The second delay was from the thigh not being completely healed. The third was from reported back injuries.