Nikolay Valuev vs Serguei Lyakhovich - RBR -

[JohnnyKickAss]

Valuev looked alot better than against Chagaev but he still has alot to work on. He is with a new trainer? I noticed he didnt go to the body very much and it may be because he's so tall but I think that would help him break down his opponent better.

Yep...he does...

[JohnnyKickAss]

Punch stats:

Valuev Lyakhovich
400 260 punches
235 74 hits
59% 28% percentage

[Swice]

Rep given for the RBR, nice job.

Where does back-to-back lackluster losing efforts leave Serguei Lyakhovich in the hw division?

[No Contest]

Rep given for the RBR, nice job.

Where does back-to-back lackluster losing efforts leave Serguei Lyakhovich in the hw division?

He's a middle of the road kind of guy to me, could be a good fighter to bring up prospects against. I dont think he will ever win another title.

[superheavyrhun]

Sterling work from Valuev! I know he's ungainly, but he will bring attention to the sport, even if it is purely by the fact that he is huuuuuge!

Bu seroiusly, I think he's a worthier contender than Lyakovich, , I know he's tall and and deserves his shot.

[El Gamo]

Have some rep Jhonny,awesome work. I really thought Lyakovich was going to be a main player in the division after that FOTY contender with Brewster a while back,but he's done nothing since and has looked poor.

[El Kabong]

....so am I correct in making the judgement that Lyakhovich made Valuev look so good instead of Valuev actually looking like a better fighter than he actually is?

What I read on fightnews.com the Valuev camp believed that Nicolay looks a lot better than he has ever looked before....honestly that's not a hard thing to do, especially vs a guy who didn't land jack crap!

[boozeboxer]

Have some rep Jhonny,awesome work. I really thought Lyakovich was going to be a main player in the division after that FOTY contender with Brewster a while back,but he's done nothing since and has looked poor.

I really did too Gamo. I was all behind him for the Briggs fight and was more excited for that fight than i had a hw fight in a long time. Needless to say it didn't live up to the hype. SL must be an idiot for not running like a schoolgirl in the remaining time in that fight. I think he has no confidence and is afraid to get hit now. However I will continue to support the White Wolf, however I do not think I can back him in the prediction contest.