Is Holyfield vs Wladimir next? - Page 2

SevenSamurai · 07-07-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ayatollah

I pray to Allah that this will not happen.

HOllyfield will leave the ring in a casket at this stage of his life.

I agree, Holyfield is dangerously close to taking one too many punches in the ring.

I believe that he should not be sanctioned to fight anymore as he already has the early signs of brain damage, ala Ali.

He has used his iron chin as an equalisers, but Wlad might murder him.
Nothing gained for either fighter.

Bubba · 07-07-2007, 02:39 PM

Wlad needs to stop avoiding Corrie Sanders!

Cookie · 07-07-2007, 02:41 PM

Klitschko would be within his rights to defend against Holyfield, as he is ranked in the top 15 of the sanctioning body. But whether or not he will, or if he's got a mandatory coming up, is another matter.

I wouldn't be too surprised to see that fight if the path is clear.

DamonD · 07-07-2007, 04:12 PM

I think it's the worst possible match-up for Holyfield out of the four current belt holders. Manny knows Holyfield inside-out anyway, let alone the 44 year old version.

RUSKULL · 07-07-2007, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cookie

Klitschko would be within his rights to defend against Holyfield, as he is ranked in the top 15 of the sanctioning body. But whether or not he will, or if he's got a mandatory coming up, is another matter.

I wouldn't be too surprised to see that fight if the path is clear.

I believe the IBF has just made Brewster Wlad's mandatory after the fight was already scheduled. This means that if/when Wlad wins he shouldn't have to fight mandatory defense for about a year. This leaves open the possibility of unification or a possible Holyfield fight.

Irish Steel · 07-07-2007, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RUSKULL

Holyfield's name would look good on Wlad's resumé but it wouldn't prove much since the comebacking Holy has yet to defeat a top 10 guy in his recent run.

Maybe Holyfield could fight TOS for a chance at the winner of Klitschko vs. Brewster 2...................

Tommy Morrison beqat george foreman, and what did it do for him? Nothing.

Bubba · 07-07-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RUSKULL

I believe the IBF has just made Brewster Wlad's mandatory after the fight was already scheduled. This means that if/when Wlad wins he shouldn't have to fight mandatory defense for about a year. This leaves open the possibility of unification or a possible Holyfield fight.

The IBF will give Wlad mandatory after mandatory non-stop!!

First it was the undeserving Ray Austin who got his shot by getting a draw!!

Now it will be the winner of Calvin Brock vs. Chris Byrd!!

Ramon Rojo · 07-07-2007, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Vincent Gottschalk

If Wladimir beats Brewster it seems that Holyfield is biggest money fight out there for Wladimir if Wlad wants to fight one more time this year.

If that happens i will never watch boxing again.

Cookie · 07-07-2007, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RUSKULL

I believe the IBF has just made Brewster Wlad's mandatory after the fight was already scheduled. This means that if/when Wlad wins he shouldn't have to fight mandatory defense for about a year. This leaves open the possibility of unification or a possible Holyfield fight.

I heard people talking about that. But I haven't heard any definitive confirmation. That would obviously be good news if it is indeed true. Given that most of the fighters at the top of the IBF rankings are former Wlad victims.

RUSKULL · 07-07-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubba

The IBF will give Wlad mandatory after mandatory non-stop!!

First it was the undeserving Ray Austin who got his shot by getting a draw!!

Now it will be the winner of Calvin Brock vs. Chris Byrd!!

If the IBF is stupid enough to make the winner of Byrd vs. Brock the mandatory then Wlad should really drop the belt. That's utter rubbish. Wlad has defeated Byrd twice, once recently and it wasn't even close. He aslo defeated Brock by devastating KO only 2 fights ago & besides, what has either fighter done since to justify an eliminator?

Especially Byrd.....at least Brock has 2 recent wins deosn't he? I can't even name the opponents though

1-Ton · 07-07-2007, 04:58 PM

I like Holyfield too much. I would love to see him fight any of the other belt holders, just not Wlad. It would be very sad.

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Cookie Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 5,884 vCash: 1000	Re: Is Holyfield vs Wladimir next? Klitschko would be within his rights to defend against Holyfield, as he is ranked in the top 15 of the sanctioning body. But whether or not he will, or if he's got a mandatory coming up, is another matter. I wouldn't be too surprised to see that fight if the path is clear.
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DamonD Undisputed Champion East Side VIP Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tavistock, England Posts: 10,387 vCash: 1000	Re: Is Holyfield vs Wladimir next? I think it's the worst possible match-up for Holyfield out of the four current belt holders. Manny knows Holyfield inside-out anyway, let alone the 44 year old version.
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1-Ton Walking in the Light ESB Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tejas Posts: 1,569 vCash: 186	Re: Is Holyfield vs Wladimir next? I like Holyfield too much. I would love to see him fight any of the other belt holders, just not Wlad. It would be very sad.
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