Ibragimov retires

[DaxxKahn]

Another capable heavy that looked like a substitute P.E instructor.Skilled but I thought he made the decision to retire midway through the Wlad fight
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so long Mr.Rubble

Ha Ha...yeah he didn't look like much but he got the job done....

I could have swore this announcement came a few months ago

[PRIDE OF BOSTON]

Honestly... I've been waiting for his return. He gave up when he saw that in the first few rounds he couldn't get past Wlad's jab but he was probably #2 to Wlad at the time as Vitali was not back in action yet. He had quick feet for the modern Heavies and quick hands... He could put his punches together and was a skilled boxer... Sultan's not getting much love on here.

[holmcall]

Yawn--ZZZZzzzzz_________________

[Violent Demise]

Honestly... I've been waiting for his return. He gave up when he saw that in the first few rounds he couldn't get past Wlad's jab but he was probably #2 to Wlad at the time as Vitali was not back in action yet. He had quick feet for the modern Heavies and quick hands... He could put his punches together and was a skilled boxer... Sultan's not getting much love on here.

His cousin Timor is still fighting. I doubt that'll make you feel better

[El Kabong]

Sultan was a very capable fighter, he wasn't close to being big enough, but I figure he could have been a top contender for a few more years.

[X]

...which leads to the question why are there no ATG heavyweight champions that are lefties?

Both Sonny Liston and Mike Tyson naturally fought left-handed, and were converted early on in their careers, as southpaws found it harder to get decent opponents in those days.

[DAWGSWIN]

God bless him. Not a real contender, but certainly not a bum.

He's fought more legit Heavy's than Haye!

[TigerFan]

Former WBO heavyweight champion Sultan Ibragimov (22-1-1, 17 KOs) has given an exclusive interview to Fightnews.com in which he told us he is not leaving boxing as had been reported. He also said he will be self-managed and will stop working with trainer Jeff Mayweather.

Sultan by now many people have read the reports. Are you officially retiring?
“I am not leaving boxing, nor did I consider leaving. Claims from my promoters that I shall leave boxing are false. They have no right to speak such words about me retiring. I will make that decision instead of them.”

When will you return to the ring?
“I think within a year. Now I need to receive an American visa and solve the business in USA. Now there are ongoing litigations and I can’t fight. But I absolutely will remain in boxing and I don’t want to continue any further speculation on this subject.”

How are things going in court?
“For me it’s very good. Soon all to end.”

With whom will you work with in the future?
“I will not have a manager. I’ll manage myself. For many years I have been engaged in professional boxing. I know a lot and I won’t be confused. As to which promotional companies I’ll work with, all this will be learned soon.”

Where will you fight, Russia or the USA?
“It can be both in Russia and in the USA. I don’t know.”

You will continue to work with trainer Jeff Mayweather?
“No. About this I can say Jeff is a great trainer. He has given me a lot in professional boxing, and I have learned a lot. I am very grateful to him, but we should part.”

Who will be your new trainer?
“I can’t tell to you now, but it will be an American trainer.”

You haven’t fought for more than a year-and-a-half. What is your physical condition?
“It’s excellent. I play football with friends. My condition is very good.”

There are rumors that you have a child in the USA.
“It is a lie! Here I have nothing to say.”

Ibragimov: I’m not retiring! | Fightnews - Boxing News Updated 24/7

[Jody Lane]

I had no idea Tyson was a converted leftie. Knew Frazier was but frankly as a former amateur boxer I really can't understand the whole concept of converting from one's natural stance to the other. As a right hander, my left hook would have been better than my right hook. I did switch off once or twice in fights just to throw the other guy off but my right jab sucked just to be honest.

[killersheep]

I'm glad I was wrong, there are still plenty of good fights out there for him.

[Beanflicker]

Sultan, we hardly knew ye...

[GAME]

I heard they were setting up one of those support lines for distressed fans like they did when Take that split up.

This news is gonna be hard to take for some!

[TigerFan]

I'm glad he's coming back. He's a legitimate Heavyweight with a decent resume. The division needs all the top fighters it can get.

[El Kabong]

A Sultan-Chagaev fight wouldn't be horrible....Sultan could also give Sam Peter a tough fight. Hell a rematch with Ray Austin wouldn't be horrible....all I want to see when I see heavyweights are guys who fight smart. Heavyweight is the ONLY division where a guy like Butterbean or any no name no talent Toughman can come in and win enough fights to get a title shot....at some point in time in all the other weight classes you come across somebody with some boxing knowledge and talent and they will whup you....not true in the heavyweight division.