Sultan 219...Wlad 238!!!!

**Cortez The Killer** · 02-22-2008 12:14 AM

Originally Posted by Lyle

Wladimir Klitschko: "I am going to win the fight. I am determined to win this fight. The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds, but I doubt it will go the distance. I'm the lightest I've ever been but I feel strong and energetic. I feel great! The weight was a result of intensive training with fighters who were all at least one weight class below me."

Sultan Ibragimov: "I feel fantastic. The weight is fantastic, perfect!"

I suspect Andy Lee was a major sparring partner for him as well as Johnathan Banks

That's true, I didnt even think of that. Both of the aforementioned Kronk stable mates probably made Wlad feel like he was fighting under water!

He must expect to have to chase Sultan down, which is exactly what he will have to do if Sultan fights the only fight that gives him a chance to pull the upset.

**CutMeMick** · 02-22-2008 12:18 AM

Wladdys to skilled of a boxer and smart. He will be very patient and wait for Sultan to make a mistake. Wladdy will capatilize on it and KO him.

El Kabong · 02-22-2008 12:20 AM

Originally Posted by Cortez The Killer

That's true, I didnt even think of that. Both of the aforementioned Kronk stable mates probably made Wlad feel like he was fighting under water!

He must expect to have to chase Sultan down, which is exactly what he will have to do if Sultan fights the only fight that gives him a chance to pull the upset.

Yes but not sparring guys who have the kind of pop Sultan has might be to Wlad's detriment....but then again he never does plan to get hit

I think at 238 he's going to be a little bit faster out of the gate just to thwart any early attack Sultan may have planned...the faster Wlad gets Sultan out of there, the less chances Sultan gets to land a freak punch

El Kabong · 02-22-2008 12:34 AM

Wlad is going to be on Conan tonight....so watch him if you stay up that late

**SweetPea** · 02-22-2008 12:39 AM

I don't think it's a big deal. With heavyweights, 4-5 pounds is a very small percentage of body weight. For all we know, the scale could have been off by a pound or two, or Wlad could have worn lighter clothing than he normally does on the scale.