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war of words: klitschko and byrd
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War of Words: Klitschko and Byrd
By Scoop Malinowski
Often you can get a sense of the mental state of a fighter before a major championship fight by what he says and how he answers reporters questions. You can feel if that fighter has a supreme unbreakable spirit and confidence and you sometimes can tell if they do not. And then there are some fighters who are mysteriously crafty, who disguise their desperation and intensity all the way until the fight starts.
So judge for yourself. Here are some of the more insightful comments made by Wladimir Klitschko and Chris Byrd during Wednesday's conference call from Germany, just three days before their important IBF Heavyweight rematch showdown on Saturday:
Wladimir Klitschko: "This fight is something important. I've done a lot of things to get the chance to be number one contender IBF. My opponent Chris Byrd after retirement of my brother, he's the real champ.
...I was looking for the fight for a very long time. Many things were going on. Fortunately it's fight week and the fight is here.
...Audience loves a champion's perfornance in the ring. If not good enough, you're out, simple as that.
...With all the criticism and questions you can only give answers to questions and criticism with performance.
(When asked if he's a better fighter from having gotten up and resumed his career after suffering knockdowns against Corrie Sanders, Lamon Brewster, DaVarryl Williamson and Samuel Peter)...I am complete fighter right now.
...You can not underestimate any fighter and everyone who weighs over 200 lbs. can punch.
...I remember when I fought Axel Schulz in Germany. He's from Germany. The fans were booing me on the way to the ring. After the third round everyone was cheering me. It's a matter of performance.
...On your way to the top, you always get critics. Criticism is a great motivation.
...Thank you very much for your attention. Enjoy the fight."
Chris Byrd: "I'm very excited about the fight. He's a very worthy opponent. This is a rematch, it's something I want to avenge. I feel he's the best guy in the division besides myself. I look for a great fight.
...The fans here are great. It's a great opportunity to fight Wladimir again. It's my first opportunity in a rematch in my professional career.
...I really wanted to fight the top guys but not allowed to due to certain circumstances.
...I'm more confident in my ability, more confident in my ability to fight bigger guys. I prayed about this fight, The Lord said, Just go and fight.
...If I get beat soundly, I'll take it like a man. If I win soundly, hopefully I get the decision.
...I can't sit back and let a six-foot-seven, 240 lb. guy pound on me from the outside. Hey, I come to fight.
...He has great punching power. He dropped me twice. He can punch, he's a big guy. If you get hit right, you're going to sleep. I've prepared well. I sparred with Duncan Dokiwari who hits harder than anyone I fought. I felt like I was in a car accident after every time I sparred with him. I fear no man's punching power.
...I know what kind of talent Wladimir Klitschko has. And I respect him a lot. I just go in and give it my all and put on a good show.
...If I win, I win. If I lose, I lose. So what?
...He has a great jab. He has a great arsenal of punches. Not only his jab but everything that comes with it. But the jab sets everything up. We're fully prepared for it. If I can execute it like I should, like I have in the gym, I should get passed it. We'll see.
...I'm ready for anything that comes about.
...I'm in great shape to go 12 hard rounds. I can't wait till the bell rings.
...Just box and let the cards fall where they may. Hopefully we can put on a great fight and may the best man win."
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Originally Posted by P.G.H Angel Eyes
yeah, ive gone a bit bonkers actually. 
sake!
And a heavyweight at that...
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