Briggs is a freak!

[donnydarkoIRL]

They were 3 punches that worked were'nt they?

Did you see the fight?

I saw the fight and i have never seen a guy that had so little left just stay in there. Let's b honest, he had nothing, he was a beaten fighter, but he didn give up. I dont see too many fighters like that lately, with the exception of Jeff Lacy who jus didn give up against Calzaghe even though he got beat every round, or like Eubank against Watson refusing to pull out and pulling the win out of nowhere.
I respect fighters like that.

No one is debating that.
What I'm debating here is that I don't think Briggs has enough skill and even more so STAMINA to stay in there with Sultan.
3 punches isn't enough IMO to beat Sultan. They were enough to beat Lyakhovich and if you've seen the fight then you'll know Serguei went thru the ropes more so on fatigue then Briggs actually making contact.

Thats a fair point that, HaHa i just realised i really like Briggs and im gunning for him so forgive my bias

[CutMeMick]

They were 3 punches that worked were'nt they?

Did you see the fight?

I saw the fight and i have never seen a guy that had so little left just stay in there. Let's b honest, he had nothing, he was a beaten fighter, but he didn give up. I dont see too many fighters like that lately, with the exception of Jeff Lacy who jus didn give up against Calzaghe even though he got beat every round, or like Eubank against Watson refusing to pull out and pulling the win out of nowhere.
I respect fighters like that.

No one is debating that.
What I'm debating here is that I don't think Briggs has enough skill and even more so STAMINA to stay in there with Sultan.
3 punches isn't enough IMO to beat Sultan. They were enough to beat Lyakhovich and if you've seen the fight then you'll know Serguei went thru the ropes more so on fatigue then Briggs actually making contact.

Thats a fair point that, HaHa i just realised i really like Briggs and im gunning for him so forgive my bias

Heres CC#17 and don't worry about the bias stuff WE ARE ALL guilty of it.

If Sultans starts off as good as he did with Austin and def. put's his punches together like he did with Mora I can def. see him wining.

[PRIDE OF BOSTON]

They were 3 punches that worked were'nt they?

Did you see the fight?

I saw the fight and i have never seen a guy that had so little left just stay in there. Let's b honest, he had nothing, he was a beaten fighter, but he didn give up. I dont see too many fighters like that lately, with the exception of Jeff Lacy who jus didn give up against Calzaghe even though he got beat every round, or like Eubank against Watson refusing to pull out and pulling the win out of nowhere.
I respect fighters like that.

No one is debating that.
What I'm debating here is that I don't think Briggs has enough skill and even more so STAMINA to stay in there with Sultan.
3 punches isn't enough IMO to beat Sultan. They were enough to beat Lyakhovich and if you've seen the fight then you'll know Serguei went thru the ropes more so on fatigue then Briggs actually making contact.

Thats a fair point that, HaHa i just realised i really like Briggs and im gunning for him so forgive my bias

Heres CC#17 and don't worry about the bias stuff WE ARE ALL guilty of it.

If Sultans starts off as good as he did with Austin and def. put's his punches together like he did with Mora I can def. see him wining.

I am not bias at all

[donnydarkoIRL]

Well it's a heavyweight bout im actually looking forward to now!

[Wayne]

I've never seen Sultan fight before but if Briggs can counter him the way he did Liakhovich he can definitely take him out of his game somewhat. Liakhovich stopped throwing the same, even though he was winning, after Briggs countered him. One thing with Briggs' size is he is probably the hardest puncher in the division; he just can't throw that many blows. The story of his last fight was absolutely told in the final round when Briggs had nothing left and pulled something out of nothing to take advantage of a hurt Liakhovich. I think Shannon is heavier this fight and I'm guessing he's intending on smothering Ibragimov with his weight; laying on him and occasionally punching until the much smaller man gives. It's how Valuev defeated Monte Barrett (even though Valuev has much better stamina) and it could be a very effective tactic. Of course if Sultan is on his toes throughout the fight and is good at getting in and getting out then Briggs is in for a beating and very likely a short one. Don't let the beard fool you--Briggs has a mediocre chin at best and if I'm estimating him right Sultan will have the ability to crack it.

[SweetPea]

I would consider ordering this PPV, except that I'm still recovering from Briggs-Liakhovich.

[Hulk]

273lbs Shannon vs 221lbs Sultan 52lbs difference surely this will play a big part and Sultan gets knocked cold

Vakuev outweighed Ruslan by how much?
Did it matter?


I think when you look at skill judging from recent performances you gotta side with Sultan, Briggs has experience no doubt but I just think Sultans a more skilled fighter then Briggs today.

Did you see the Ibragimov vs. Ray Austin match? How the hell can you honestly think that Ibragimov has more SKILL than Briggs? Shannon Briggs is hands down the most athletic and naturally talented HW in the world. His punches have great form and power, particularly his left hook. He is a natural. Ibragimov may have more wind, and possibly a better chin, but more skill? No way.

[SweetPea]

273lbs Shannon vs 221lbs Sultan 52lbs difference surely this will play a big part and Sultan gets knocked cold

Vakuev outweighed Ruslan by how much?
Did it matter?


I think when you look at skill judging from recent performances you gotta side with Sultan, Briggs has experience no doubt but I just think Sultans a more skilled fighter then Briggs today.

Did you see the Ibragimov vs. Ray Austin match? How the hell can you honestly think that Ibragimov has more SKILL than Briggs? Shannon Briggs is hands down the most athletic and naturally talented HW in the world. His punches have great form and power, particularly his left hook. He is a natural. Ibragimov may have more wind, and possibly a better chin, but more skill? No way.

Wlad is more talented than Briggs.

[No Contest]

I would consider ordering this PPV, except that I'm still recovering from Briggs-Liakhovich.

Whew I was questioning your sanity, heh or maybe your a masochist.Actually I wanna see a few of the guys on the undercards, Lorenzo, Alvarez, Steigleitz, and Martinez. Oh yeah Brocks on there too..Im not a big fan of him tho...

[Hulk]

273lbs Shannon vs 221lbs Sultan 52lbs difference surely this will play a big part and Sultan gets knocked cold

Vakuev outweighed Ruslan by how much?
Did it matter?


I think when you look at skill judging from recent performances you gotta side with Sultan, Briggs has experience no doubt but I just think Sultans a more skilled fighter then Briggs today.

Did you see the Ibragimov vs. Ray Austin match? How the hell can you honestly think that Ibragimov has more SKILL than Briggs? Shannon Briggs is hands down the most athletic and naturally talented HW in the world. His punches have great form and power, particularly his left hook. He is a natural. Ibragimov may have more wind, and possibly a better chin, but more skill? No way.

Wlad is more talented than Briggs.

By more talented you mean hyped, chinny, and robotic than yes. Watch Brigg's earlier fights, like his loss against a prime Lennox Lewis. Briggshas beutiful punches and is certainly much more talented than the great white hype of Klitschko.

[SweetPea]

273lbs Shannon vs 221lbs Sultan 52lbs difference surely this will play a big part and Sultan gets knocked cold

Vakuev outweighed Ruslan by how much?
Did it matter?


I think when you look at skill judging from recent performances you gotta side with Sultan, Briggs has experience no doubt but I just think Sultans a more skilled fighter then Briggs today.

Did you see the Ibragimov vs. Ray Austin match? How the hell can you honestly think that Ibragimov has more SKILL than Briggs? Shannon Briggs is hands down the most athletic and naturally talented HW in the world. His punches have great form and power, particularly his left hook. He is a natural. Ibragimov may have more wind, and possibly a better chin, but more skill? No way.

Wlad is more talented than Briggs.

By more talented you mean hyped, chinny, and robotic than yes. Watch Brigg's earlier fights, like his loss against a prime Lennox Lewis. Briggshas beutiful punches and is certainly much more talented than the great white hype of Klitschko.

Right.... because Briggs has a chin of granite. Ever see him stumbling all over the ring against Lennox? If Briggs is so amazingly talented, then why has he accomplished virtually nothing in his career?

[BoxingGorilla]

I don't think Briggs has enough skill and even more so STAMINA to stay in there with Sultan.
LanceMeMick (Would have sounded cooler in the movie)


How can anyone not think that? Hell, all Ibragimov has to do is run around him all night like that Charlie Chaplin clip you posted. If Sultan can't keep away from Briggs smokesignal haymakers and win this fight on points he shouldn't be in the fight game to begin with.

Briggs ain't s*** but a muscled up gori... orangutan.

[El Gamo]

I don't think Briggs has enough skill and even more so STAMINA to stay in there with Sultan.
LanceMeMick (Would have sounded cooler in the movie)


How can anyone not think that? Hell, all Ibragimov has to do is run around him all night like that Charlie Chaplin clip you posted. If Sultan can't keep away from Briggs smokesignal haymakers and win this fight on points he shouldn't be in the fight game to begin with.

Briggs ain't s*** but a muscled up gori... orangutan.

hahahaha,why the disdain for Briggs?? I've never seen Sultan fight,can anyone describe his style?

[No Contest]

Why dont they allow asthma inhalers? They have steroids in them but they only effect your lungs right?Maybe if you let the other guy use one too it would even out

[BoxingGorilla]

I saw the fight and i have never seen a guy that had so little left just stay in there hitmandonny

Right, had so little left after doing asbolutley nothing. Which means he had very little to start with. 0 - 0 = 0

He could still win tomorrow but it's not the smart bet.