Wladimir Klitschko vs. Francesco Pianeta

[CHEF]

Originally Posted by Sugar Nick;14879643[B

]Fury has been saying for 2 months that he would fight either Klitschko.[/b]
And Wladimir himself asked the Povetkin fight to get pushed to Summer so he can milk his titles and get more money and a more padded record by fighting another undeserving stiff.

YEAH......all the while Fury was barking about the brothers, he was working the deal to fight cunningham.

even fury's team said not yet

[itsmeagain1]

Fury does need 2 more fights really.

But who on here has ever seen this guy fight?

[macp1]

Originally Posted by Peril

Wladimir Klichko is coming for you O he deflowered Wach, now Pianetta, then hopefully Povetkin or some glassjawed fraud of a brit or Yankee. Price and Mitchel got exposed, who's left?

Of 62 fights, he took 8 Oh's. Pianetta will be 9. It's just what he does. 12 others only had 1 loss. Boxrec obviously, but still interesting. I wonder if anyone has taken more Oh's?

[Kevin Willis]

Originally Posted by macp1

Of 62 fights, he took 8 Oh's. Pianetta will be 9. It's just what he does. 12 others only had 1 loss. Boxrec obviously, but still interesting. I wonder if anyone has taken more Oh's?

Wlad has also scored at least one KO/TKO in every round 1-12!

[macp1]

Originally Posted by Kevin Willis

Wlad has also scored at least one KO/TKO in every round 1-12!

wasnt there a round that got removed? DQ or something

Ya, DQ and TD in the 5th. He was TKO'd in 5 though against Brewster (that I didnt need Boxrec for lol)

[Muresan80]

14 stupid vote for Pianeta KO

[Berliner]

Originally Posted by itsmeagain1

awful awful fight. Most of this board had never heard of this guy before this sh1t.

Wlad is just milking every penny

Just because you never heard of him it does not mean that he is a bum.
Pianeta is a good boxer.

[Squire]

I wish someone would come forward and really push for a fight with Wlad. I suppose Haye would make sense but I can understand K2 not wanting to work with Hayemaker again. I'll certainly watch this Pianeta fight but it isn't a fight I'll be wildly excited about. The champ has to stay busy I suppose

[shaunster101]

I need to stop reading about this fight because the anticipation is driving me outta my mind.

[Berliner]

Originally Posted by shaunster101

i need to stop reading about this fight because the anticipation is driving me outta my mind.

hell yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BoxingDomain]

Originally Posted by freedom2013

Wlad has the right to keep fighting and make a living. People want to see him fight, he's very popular in Germany.

Larry Holmes and Joe Louis had some worse title defenses than Pianeta.

Holmes title fights:

Mike Weaver (41-18 ) (1979)
Ossie Ocasio (23-13) (1979)
David Bey (18-11) (1985)

Joe Louis title fights:

Johnny Paychek (not ranked top 10)
Arturo Godoy
Al McCoy (3-3 in previous 6, not ranked top 10)
Red Burman (not ranked top 10)
Gus Dorazio (not ranked top 10)
Abe Simon (coming off loss to 15-11 Jim Thompson)
Tony Musto (was 2-4 in previous 6, not ranked top 10)

Why is Pianeta's fighting old McCall any worse than Ali fighting age 47 Archie Moore? Or Mike Moorer being KOed by an old Foreman?

Pianeta is:

BoxRec #17
WBO #9
WBA #12
- undefeated 28-0
- 6'5", 240 pounds (no blown up cruiserweight)
- young at age 28 and in his physical prime (no shot old guy)
- active, he fought 4 times in 2012
- a southpaw (more difficult style for the champ)
- a known name in Germany, makes the fight bigger there

Decent opponent for Wlad right now. I'm looking forward to it!

[BoxingDomain]

Originally Posted by Farmboxer

Notice that Vlad has been fighting all tall fighters lately?

My guess is that it's to help prepare for a bout with Fury (Fury or Price until last weekend) . . . just my guess.

[11player]

Pianeta is a decent world level fighter, the matchup would be OK, the problem is getting this fight after Mormeck, TT and then Wach. It's just a bad and long run, no world top 10 rated fighter on that list, it was about time we got to watch something bigger.

Anyway, a fight is always better than no fight. Enough with the talking and let's get it on.

[BremnerBomber]

WTF so beating boxers who were not even good in they're primes in mid-late 90's and now are in they're late 40's (Botha, Mcall) now gets you a shot at the HW title

I'd rather see him fight Harrison ffs at least they would be some comedy aspect....this fight is nothing.

I don't know how Wlad finds the motivation to fight these cans

[BoxingDomain]

Originally Posted by kh80290z

Chef since you may have some links with the klitschkos, in another thread people were wondering if Vitali will be having a knee operation thus retirement may be likely, there was an article in russian, can you confirm, or dont know?

Following is a post that was made a few days ago by the admins of the Klitschko FanPage on Facebook. This is not the official Klitschko facebook page, but they do always seem to be "in the know" and most of the time post updates before other sources.

"Vitali Klitschko will attend kiteboarding competitions on snow - SnowKite Fest 2013 in Kiev.

Vitali has been actively interested in kitesurfing for several years, however this time because of a recent surgery of the knee joint. Vitali will be present at the festival as a guest of honor.

The event will be held from 9am till 7pm on March 2 in front of the Kiev exclusive cottage village club Riviera Villas (20 km from Kiev). "

So, from this quote, at least the way it is worded, it seems they are saying that Vitali has already had another knee surgery. Again, don't know how accurate this is, just passing it along.