Could Ike Ibeabuchi have beaten a Klit?

[Beanflicker]

No one can say for sure. Ike got sent away before he had a prime. He'll always be a "what if" story in boxing. Maybe his talent would have skyrocketed over the years and he would have been an ATG. Maybe he's washed up at 26, the Chris Byrd fight was his peak and he loses his next 10 fights. We never got a chance to see. He was just one of those guys (like Tony Ayala) who had a lot of potential and blew it with stupid decision making.

What if Tony Ayala never went to jail, kept on his path, got big fights with Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard, beat them and became a legend. Would it have happened? We'll never know. We'll never know with these guys, its a question that really can't be answered.

[erics44]

whos spoilt my thread name?

[BIG H]

whos spoilt my thread name?

Me

[El Kabong]

whos spoilt my thread name?

Me

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.......I don't really think that, but the idea of typing it out and posting it and that it might exacerbate things just made me laugh. I don't have any ill will toward you 'erics44' (not yet at least) and I find your posts humorous, so don't be offended by my classless joke at your expense

[El Kabong]

Also looking at the timeline Ibeabuchi fought from 1994-1999 and he's currently 37-38 years old. In 1999 Wladimir Klitschko was 24 (22 KO)-1 and weighed in circa 225-235. The issue is Wlad was fighting bums at that point in time and just getting used to being a pro having turned pro in 1996.

If we're talking "prime vs prime" then I see no reason to believe why Wlad would lose to Ibeabuchi. Ike wouldn't out muscle him the way he did Byrd, and he sure as fuck wouldn't be in close like he was vs David 'T-Rex Arms' Tua....like everyone else, Wlad would have him at the end of the jab. Sure Ike would pressure but getting blasted with power punches, being tied up, and then trying to cut off the ring only to eat more punches and get tied up again would be a new experience for Ike and I doubt he'd take it well.

[Hulk]

Hell yeah ! In fact I'll bet Ike is beatin it to a clit in his prison cell right now ! Oh wait...you meant a Klitschko didn't you ?

[generalbulldog]

Ike, oh yes the Tony Ayala Jr. of HWs.

[rjj tszyu]

I think he COULD yes. He was a big puncher (to a fashion) and had a good chin and workrate BUT he was relatively untested and he did take a lot of punches against Tua who is not much of a combo puncher and just moves in and throws one or two big hooks. So whether he WOULD?? I don't think so but I think he had a better chance than ANY of the recent challenges to the Klits.

[rosalezric]

i trained with Ike at bmi gym in ft worth. he could have beaten the best. he was ranked number 4 in the world and was climbing up the latter fast. ring magazine stated he was the only true heavyweight champion prospect left in the world about 4 years ago.

[The Fightfan]

I'd say absolutely not. Ibeabuchi was a solid heavyweight but at some point would have been exposed. Probably the best of the talent pool of Nigerian born heavies but had no where near the athleticism or even boxing prowness as either Klitschko. Sure you can say well once Wlad get's hit on that chin. Ok what would happen if Wlad hit him first on the chin. Could Ike take a decent shot? Could he block Klitschko's accurate pinpoint punching? Even if he could knocked Wlad down could he keep him down? Ike is a decent boxer who went untested in the elite of the heavyweight division.

[erics44]

whos spoilt my thread name?

Me

AWWWW SNAP! IN YOUR FUCKING FACE!









.......I don't really think that, but the idea of typing it out and posting it and that it might exacerbate things just made me laugh. I don't have any ill will toward you 'erics44' (not yet at least) and I find your posts humorous, so don't be offended by my classless joke at your expense

i didnt see it as at my expense, in fact i was quite flattered by your response in a none gay way

want a cuddle?

[Master]

saw Ike beat Tua last week, great fight but the Klit brothers are too good for him. Ike never had the chance to develop because of his own stupidity but if he carried on like he was progressing he may have become a champ.

[erics44]

whos spoilt my thread name?

Me

thread spolier, it took me ages to think of that