Tony Thompson to get a rematch with Wlad Klitschko

[ElTerribleMorales]

well Povetkin doesn't want to face him, Chisora lost to Fury, Fury is still happy facing domestic level fighters, so there's not really anyone left

Fury is young and building himself into a good fighter. He's still got a lot to learn and looks better each time he gets in the ring. Why risk getting beaten now by Wlad which is inevitable at this stage of his career! Give him time, he's picking it up in terms of advancing his career. He's only 23 and that's young for a heavyweight nowadays. Imagine him in 2-3 years time hes going to be a great heavyweight.

he hasn't beaten anyone to give the indication that he's going to be a GREAT HW, a somewhat decent one yes, but you can't make such claims until he actually steps it up

[El Kabong]

Tony gave a good effort last time out, Wlad actually had to work for that win. I never understood Thompson's corner acting like he was dying out there just playing defense and throwing arm punches...I see the same result but earlier Wlad TKO 7. It should be interesting because Wlad has only had 2 rematches (Byrd & Brewster).

I would LOVE for Wlad to fight Tarver and Arreola, its a shame Povetkin is such a punk.

[Rantcatrat]

I believe Thompson is the mandatory so if Wlad wants to keep his belt he is required to face him. The IBF had a four-man tournament and Thompson won by default when Chambers opted out.

Don't forget Bermain Stiverne and the winner of the Boz and Povetkin. If the Boz upset Povetkin, that's actually would be a decent fight too.

[El Kabong]

Povetkin-Stiverne would be a hell of a match up for a title shot.

I don't think Wlad will have issues with any of the fighters mentioned though...the guy is just on another level.

[Tam Seddon]

well Povetkin doesn't want to face him, Chisora lost to Fury, Fury is still happy facing domestic level fighters, so there's not really anyone left

Fury is young and building himself into a good fighter. He's still got a lot to learn and looks better each time he gets in the ring. Why risk getting beaten now by Wlad which is inevitable at this stage of his career! Give him time, he's picking it up in terms of advancing his career. He's only 23 and that's young for a heavyweight nowadays. Imagine him in 2-3 years time hes going to be a great heavyweight.

he hasn't beaten anyone to give the indication that he's going to be a GREAT HW, a somewhat decent one yes, but you can't make such claims until he actually steps it up

I think in terms of the crock of shit heavyweights that are around these days he has potential to be seen as a great amongst the fellow heavyweights that fight nowadays. Don't get me wrong he's no Ali or Tyson etc, but I do think in the near future he has the potential to be the best.

However that does show the lack of ability that the heavyweight devision has. I don't see how it's going to get better in the future either. It's a boring weightclass nowadays. Fury brings some character to it and I wish him the best in developing his career. I would love to see him as a world champion one day and I think within 2-3 years he could well be.

I do agree that he needs to step up the competition till we can properly judge him , but so far so good IMO. As I said before he is still young for a heavyweight and I think by 2012 we will see him in with some good fighters.

[Rantcatrat]

Povetkin-Stiverne would be a hell of a match up for a title shot.

I don't think Wlad will have issues with any of the fighters mentioned though...the guy is just on another level.

You're counting out the Boz.

[Galaxy]

Povetkin-Stiverne would be a hell of a match up for a title shot.

I don't think Wlad will have issues with any of the fighters mentioned though...the guy is just on another level.

You're counting out the Boz.

Your over-rating him

[Rantcatrat]

Povetkin-Stiverne would be a hell of a match up for a title shot.

I don't think Wlad will have issues with any of the fighters mentioned though...the guy is just on another level.

You're counting out the Boz.

Your over-rating him

That's 100% possible. He hasn't done all that much in his career and this is by far his biggest test, so we'll see.

[El Kabong]

All I know is that 'The Boz' was the guy Vitali trained to fight before Johnson got injured and pulled out of the Lewis fight. Also 'The Boz' got stopped by Jameel McCline in 2003.

Looking at his record his best wins are: a TKO 2 vs Cliff Couser, TKO 2 vs Roman Greenberg, and a UD vs Oliver McCall. He's 6'3, has a good reach at 81", and his weight fluctuates anywhere from 245 (in '07) to 223 (in '09) to 231 (his last fight). 35 wins and 26 KO's is decent but its not vs a high pedigree of fighter.

[Mars_ax]

landgo might set a record for the shortest stay by a new member before getting banned.

[El Kabong]

landgo might set a record for the shortest stay by a new member before getting banned.

Is he going to break his own record? Its like the 80th time he's done it. All that time registering to use the forum for 1 post each time, sad

[Rantcatrat]

All I know is that 'The Boz' was the guy Vitali trained to fight before Johnson got injured and pulled out of the Lewis fight. Also 'The Boz' got stopped by Jameel McCline in 2003.

Looking at his record his best wins are: a TKO 2 vs Cliff Couser, TKO 2 vs Roman Greenberg, and a UD vs Oliver McCall. He's 6'3, has a good reach at 81", and his weight fluctuates anywhere from 245 (in '07) to 223 (in '09) to 231 (his last fight). 35 wins and 26 KO's is decent but its not vs a high pedigree of fighter.

Yea, he'll come to win against Povetkin and I believe he can do it, but it's more gut than logic.

[Spicoli]

You can put big red frilly bows on it and adorn it in gold but coming of a set up farce like Mormeck this is a pos. In an odd way this makes me think even less of Haye

[Beanz]

It will be interesting to see how David Price does on Nov 19th against Mcdermott. His amateur pedigree is patchy but he is a big guy who can really punch. Would love to see him in with Fury who doesn't seem to be a big hitter. Price is big enough to mix it with Wlad but miles behind in experience so maybe one for the future. There is Helenius who price lost on points to in 2005 in the amateurs but other than that the only real heavyweight with potential that may bring back some excitement in the future is super heavyweight Anthony Joshua and he is competing in next years Olympics.So probably will turn pro 2013 by which time Wlad will probably retire.

[captainanddew]

Zzz...

Uh huh

Ya'll just ain't boxing purists.

It's not that, I'd just rather see Wlad face Arreola or Tarver.

I gotta agree with that, i'd say Arreola might have a slim shot of winning out of the 3, Thompson has no chance, and Tarver would get pulverized. (but that might be fun to watch)

But anyway, I reckon we'll see Wlad-Tiger II.

Yeah at least with Arreola you know he'll give his all & should provide some excitement. Tarver can fight & although I'd still favour Wlad over him I think he'd be just as, if not more competitive than Thompson imo

Thompson won a couple of rounds in the first fight and attempted more punches than basically any Wlad opponent of the last 5 years. And unlike Chagaev, Ibragimov, Chambers, etc....., he didn't run.

Tarver would get KTFO'd early and provide no resistance.

Arreola though he does give his all, didn't seem to do too well versus Vitali. He threw only 330 punches or something like that. Which is pathetic. It isn't much more than Haye threw against Wlad.