Skelf 1,153 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Vant believe cox got the decision though, I fell asleep at 11th round, even the commentators were having cox up on their cards when he was lucky to have at least 3 on mines. Should have been disqualified, absolute disgusting tactics with the low blows which I think he meant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendoza. 1 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Vitali is a man mountain! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash07 26 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Adamek is a warrior. He took some amount of punishment but still dug in there until the end came.Just who can beat the Klitschkos? Adamek and Haye are probably best of the rest, and neither have came anywhere close. Even at 40, Vitali is a top fighter... He was toying with Adamek for the entire fight, and you just knew he could stop that whenever he wanted.Both Klitschkos give any fighter from any era a lot to think about, Vitali especially. Not saying they'd beat the greatest of all time, but they certainly would of competed with the very best, just through sheer size, strength and awkwardness. Personally, I think Vitali is a very underrated fighter in terms of all time. His two defeats have been on injury and whilst ahead on the score cards, with the Bird one being particularly odd with Vitali winning 9 rounds to 1 at the time. Other than that, he's only lost a handful of rounds in his entire career. I think he suffers now with the best opposition choosing his little brother before him, as Wlad brings more belts, more money, and a better chance to the table. You wonder what Vitali's motivation is now. Haye is maybe the only challenge out there, and unless Vitali gets old suddenly, which I suppose at 40 there is always a chance of, I just don't see that being any different to the demolition job that was tonight. I just don't see any way which Haye can beat a Klitschko boxing even at 75% of their best.There is no-one in this era to beat the Klits, clearly. However, Vitali quit v Byrd and Lewis busted him up and was taking control of the fight at the time of the stoppage so both are legit defeats. Wlad doesn't rank anywhere near all-time and I don't think Vitali is top ten. Bowe would destroy him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash07 26 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Vitali was a mile ahead of Byrd when he quit with a torn rotor cuff. I don't class that as a legit defeat in any way. I question Vitali for quiting, but as he's since said, he's a PhD in Sports Science, he knew he was risking his career fighting 3 more rounds with a serious injury... even if he was 9 rounds up at the time.Lewis was a legit defeat, but there will always be a debate there. Both fighters took that on short notice, and kinda did the fans out a proper fight. I would of loved to of seen them train for that and answer what will always be a burning question.I don't think Bowe would of destroyed him at all.If you quit you lose, Arthur Abraham fought on with an horrendous broken jaw to avoid defeat, it happens frequently, injuries are part of the sport. You don't need a degree to know that.Both Lewis and Vitali were in excellent condition, Lewis having been in training for Kirk Johnson. I'm not sure the fight would have been a whole lot different, in any case. I agree actually, destroyed was too strong, but I definitely believe Bowe wins decisively. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash07 26 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I completely disagree I think any version of Bowe loses to either Klitschko.The guy had no heart or dedication and had fucked up his career by the time he was what 26-27. He put his belt in the bin rather than face Lewis, after using all sorts of avoidance with unrealistic pay negotiations. Golota more than likely would of beat him if he wasn't such an idiot and got himself DQ'd. Bowe was one of the biggest wastes of talent of the last 25yrs.Man, no heart? Go watch Bowe Holyfield 1,2 and 3 and still say that. The Bowe that fought Holy the first time was awesome, he had everything. Fuck, fat Corrie Saunders sparked Wlad and almost did the same to Vitali. Klits only exceptional attribute is size. They are huge and cautious, and in an era of the poorest heavy division of all time, that's enough.Prime Holyfield whips them both too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmy17 8 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I would like to see Haye get another shot at one of the brothers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLoyal 105 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Anybody watch McCloskey vs Prescott? I thought that was the pick of the fights last night.Shame there was more dodgy judging. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash07 26 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Decent scrap. I thought Prescott did just enough.Khan is in a different league from both. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash07 26 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Just a wee meaningless but interesting (IMO) fact I heard today.Puerto Rico, an island with under 4 million people and land mass 1/10th the size of Cuba has produced 50 legit world champions over the years. Including the likes of all time greats Wilfredo Gomez, Carlos Ortiz, Felix Trinidad and Wilfred Benitez. Unbelievable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdog19 16 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 After the start Prescott made it was his fight to lose. I was surprised with it being a UD. I was expecting a split decision. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wearethemighty 186 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Prescott should have won that fight, but it looked like he was tiring after the eighth round, and was never a UD. Sai was cheated against Cox. Just going to watch the Klitchko fight, looking forward to the Mayweather v Ortiz bout, should be a good fight, but Money will take it no problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam_RFC 238 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Is the mayweather fight on sky sports ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick1200 2,820 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Is the mayweather fight on sky sports ??No it's PPV and I think (not sure) it's on Primetime. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar 13,676 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Roll on Saturday Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wearethemighty 186 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Roll on Saturday Ano, Mayweather fight, Old Firm, Man U v Chelsea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar 13,676 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpC8iyoAkLMAsked about Manny, "I'll cook his ass too" Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blyth 3 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Ricky Burns has relinquished the super-featherweight title to challenge for the WBO Lightweight title. He's fighting Michael Katsidis in November at the Kelvin Hall. Definitely going to try and get along to that. Burns will probably get blasted out early but I'd love to see Katsidis live. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delamonty 992 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Is Haye getting a rematch with Klitschko ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERRZO 5 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Is that confirmed? Thought he was fighting Adrien Broner??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skelf 1,153 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Is that confirmed? Thought he was fighting Adrien Broner???Looks like it. BBC news tonight says soDon't know if its for full title or not. Either way he gets owned Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash07 26 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I hope Katsidis smokes him for taking the less risky route. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillete 1,338 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Katsidis is a warriorBurns hasn't been in with a gutsy class act like him Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skelf 1,153 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Looks like Morales has found a new opponent for saturdayMy link Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar 13,676 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Haye getting a re-match?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skelf 1,153 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Haye getting a re-match?!No mate Vitali is being linked to fighting him at wembley. Hear say just now me thinks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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