Wladimir Klitschko fights again on 11-11-06 @ Madison Square Garden. Who tho?

[SimonH]

Doubt it will happen, but I voted Rahman.

And why? Because who ever wins (Wlad wins, if he is 100% focused), gets to call themselves THE Heavyweight Champion of the World.

[mucho testosterone]

He also said he's willing to fight: Valuev, Lyakhovich, Maskaev, Rahman, and James Toney

Not suprising as I don't think that there is anyone out there that can beat him right now.

Still, part of me just wants to see him silence Toney and the Toney fans even though I know that this fight wouldn't accomplish anything other than waking up some delusional JT fans.

He wouldn't gain anything from this match-up though and to be honest Toney really does not deserve another title fight.

[Hairdoo]

According to a report out by Kevin Iole of The Las Vegas Review Journal, James Toney could be next for Wladimir Klitschko.

Kevin Iole reports that: manager Shelly Finkel said he's working on a fight for Klitschko against James Toney, probably Nov. 11 in New York.


If that fight doesn't come off Finkel said unbeaten Calvin Brock was also is in the mix.



Iole's report also states that Hasim Rahman, the WBC champ, would have been Klitschko's first choice for an opponent, but Rahman faces Oleg Maskaev on Aug. 12... a date that could easily conflict with a fight in Novemeber.

Source of info - Kevin Iole, Las Vegas Review Journal

[AdamGB]

Who voted Rahman & why?

Talk to me person...talk to me.

I did... the sooner the belts get back together the better... and Toney offers nothing. His style can't beat Wlad's and even if he was in shape, at his best I really doubt he could come forwards and hurt Wlad enough to beat him...

I want to see Toney getting beaten up, not as much as I want a unified champ which should force more high calibre fights and bring the division forwards again.

[p4pking]

Looking over that list is kind of depressing, because I don't see one person who I would give a good chance to win. And if they did somehow win it would probably be because of something Wlad did or didn't do ie. paniced or gassed out, and it still wouldn't mean anything in terms of establishing one dominant champ. Wlad is the only guy who has a shot of doing that imo, but the one guy I wouldn't mind seeing him against is Liakovich.. He had some moments in that fight with Brewster where he looked pretty good, good enough to give Wlad trouble and we don't know he could really hurt Wlad if he caught him. That's one I want to see but I imagine he will make every effort to fight Toney since it would be the biggest attraction at MSG. If Toney could show some sign of giving a damn and get into shape beforehand then that would be my pick.. But Liakovich is the only one I would give a shot based on recent performances.

[El Kabong]

Rumor has it that Wlad is going to fight James Toney...I don't appreciate Toney getting a title shot but I will LOVE to see him get his fat ass knocked out!

I don't look forward to people saying Toney will beat Wlad...I mean what planet would that happen on? Toney has NO SHOT at all!

[ono]

Plenty of options.

Let's discuss...because let's face it...Klitschko is damned near the best out there @ 200+.

Pick somebody...anybody...whether you think they'd win...or you just want to see Wlad fail or whatever...let's just talk it out.

heyup wacko i voted james toney. i read in Boxing News that a James Toney fight would be a lot easier to negotiate. Apparently if that falls thro Sergey Liakhovich or calvin brock would be next in line. I think Wlad would beat both brock quite handily. Not sure about beatin the other two tho. Toney is blatantly out of condition but wlad does carry some stamina worries and if Toney can get inside of wlad's jab and fight on the inside then it could become interesting. Sergey Liakhovich could give wlad all he can handle aswel. I'm only judging on the brewster fight but he looks half decent and this would probably make for the most entertaining fight!!

[El Kabong]

Sergei is going to be Wlad's toughest challenge...he has a good chin, he's tall, he can jab. He doesn't have power though. Seems the only way to beat Wlad is withstand the offensive onslaught long enough to tire Wlad out.....a VERY tough task for anyone

Looks like Toney is going to be the fight that's made...I'll GLADLY watch him get his fat ass whupped into submission.

[means2184]

how can u guys not respect toney more ...the fatter and more out of shape he is and can still compete at top level only makes me more in awe of him


anyway toney should fight some of the other champs cause wlad is too big but if toney fights wlad i know he has a chance of winning

[El Kabong]

how can u guys not respect toney more ...the fatter and more out of shape he is and can still compete at top level only makes me more in awe of him


anyway toney should fight some of the other champs cause wlad is too big but if toney fights wlad i know he has a chance of winning

Yeah, you make that bet...did you see that fat slob fight Hasim Rahman? Once Oleg Maskaev KO's Rahman again maybe your views of James "Too Fat" Toney will change.

Chris Byrd, the slickest boxing heavyweight got straight up DESTROYED and don't think for one second Toney has the power, stamina, or chin to hang with Wlad...this will be nothing more than a sparring session

[Hairdoo]

how can u guys not respect toney more ...the fatter and more out of shape he is and can still compete at top level only makes me more in awe of him


anyway toney should fight some of the other champs cause wlad is too big but if toney fights wlad i know he has a chance of winning

Yeah, you make that bet...did you see that fat slob fight Hasim Rahman? Once Oleg Maskaev KO's Rahman again maybe your views of James "Too Fat" Toney will change.

Chris Byrd, the slickest boxing heavyweight got straight up DESTROYED and don't think for one second Toney has the power, stamina, or chin to hang with Wlad...this will be nothing more than a sparring session

agreed... Toney is done. I don't think James is stupid enough to let this one leave the negotiation table.

[shza]

Lyakovitch. He's the only one that hasn't looked like absolute shit in his most recent fight.

[Weebels]

I voted for Tony. Only because he makes the most noise. And the squeeky wheel gets the oil. Besides the best fights for the critics are the ones that dont go to the judges.

[1st rd ko]

funny how alot of people wrote wlad off but now he is "THE MAN". anyway i voted for da rock. i pick wlad in 8.

[yoitsdan]

Who voted Rahman & why?

Talk to me person...talk to me.

I wanna see that prick get beat!