Vitali holding the WBC belt hostage?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by DeMarco, Feb 26, 2013.


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  1. DeMarco

    DeMarco Active Member Full Member

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    Reminds me of when Lewis got accused of keeping his title hostage while he decided if he rematched VK.

    Vitali hasn't decided what he wants to do yet, is actively pursuing a career in politics and seems to be wasting time.. Why not just give up the belt now and let Wladimir have the chance at being undisputed? Seems illogical to me.
     
    DeMarco, Feb 26, 2013
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  2. nick_1204

    nick_1204 Lil Floyd Full Member

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    I agree, ihate it when fighters hold on to belts and dont defend.

    FLoyd with his WBC

    Vitali with his WBC

    Peterson with the IBF

    What about the fighters who are mandatory? It not realy fair to keep them waiting when they have earned a shot. I know there are circumstances like going to jail but surely they should vacate if that happens.
     
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  3. Arcane

    Arcane One More Time Full Member

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    He's always been bitter at the success of his brother IMO it's the reason he came back from retirement.
     
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  4. Manning

    Manning Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Impossible to hold a belt hostage when your mandaotry hasn't even been set yet. Nevermind that the chap has only just fought a few months ago. Honestly I genuinely don't think half the posters on here even think before posting.
     
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  5. DeMarco

    DeMarco Active Member Full Member

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    The organisations charge sanctioning fees for final eliminators though don't they? So.. You have 2 semi-final eliminators then a final eliminator and you've got more than you would for them sanctioning a title shot. They should just strip Vitali and let 1 and 2 fight it out. Then Haye-Fury eliminator and holder vs winner. Bosh, done.
     
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  6. Manning

    Manning Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    That's what Arreola vs Stiverne has been about. You know, that one holding everything up as it has been on and then canceled non stop for the past year.
     
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  7. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    He's been defending the WBC title at least twice per year since beating Peter in his comeback in 2008. That's hardly keeping it hostage.
     
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  8. DrMo

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    I think the issue people have is that Vitali promised to make an announcement on his future plans in December, would he retire or would he carry on?

    Its now nearly March & still no word :conf
     
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  9. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    The WBC dont allow for unifications anymore so Wlad wont ever fight for it. He's not even ranked by the WBC.
     
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  10. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    True. But it's only been a few months. Not like he's taken a whole year out or anything.
     
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  11. Ultimate Boxing

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  12. jisi

    jisi Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :good

    Very sad because he is blocking his own brother to unify.
     
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  13. madballster

    madballster Loyal Member Full Member

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    That's nothing surprising. No belt holder with one organization is ever ranked with the other organizations.
     
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  14. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    He doesn't have to decide **** until after the Arreola-Stiverne fight. How is it so hard to understand this? Just like Lennox sat on his ass waiting to see if Kirk Johnson could beat Vitali :rofl:patsch

    Arreola-Stieverne just got postponed again so it will be a while. Deal with it.
     
    Rico Spadafora, Feb 26, 2013
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  15. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    That isn't true.
     
    Rico Spadafora, Feb 26, 2013
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