Thompson-Klitschko III

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Mattaru, Aug 20, 2013.


  1. Mattaru

    Mattaru Guest

    http://www.boxingnews24.com/2013/08...urday-winner-becomes-wladimirs-ibf-mandatory/

    Thompson would once again be the IBF Mandatory if he survives and beats Pulev.
    That would mean a third fight with Wladimir, if Wlad doesn't get upset by Povetkin of course.
    Let's face it. Who'd want to see TT get outclassed again? No one. He'd have earned it but no one'd want to see it. Hell I didn't even want to see the second fight.

    I'm hoping Pulev really impresses in a way that'd create excitement for Pulev-Klitschko.
     
  2. TheMikeLake

    TheMikeLake Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I mean does Thompson even want this again? I'd guess yes because it's the best money he'll get, but at some point Thompson should just go ahead and pass on this.

    I think he can have another 2-4 fights as a European gatekeeper type deal, though in all honestly he is a really good fighter, just not against guys vs. Klitschko.
     
  3. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yes. Great for TT beating the cr@p out of the brit Price but please give us Pulev in a decisive and striking victory. Wlad-TT III is just not appropriate.
     
  4. Monogamous STD

    Monogamous STD Ya know, Quasimoto predicted all this. Full Member

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    Totally. I absolutely have to root for Pulev even though I like Thompson. Because there's no way Wlad ever vacates the IBF title. He would fight Thompson a third time. He would be the worst thing for the division even if it would also be legit.
     
  5. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    Wilder refused to fight Thompson, geeeeeeeeeee.............I wonder why.........
     
  6. Son of Gaul

    Son of Gaul Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Why in the hell would he "pass on this"? He's 41 years old and he must be thinking about cashing out at some point. It's not his fault that Wlad is the only guy that can figure him out.
     
  7. Son of Gaul

    Son of Gaul Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I agree that it would be awful for the division but Thompson would still have earned the shot(with a win over Pulev).
     
  8. RightCross

    RightCross Grandmaster of Boxing Full Member

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    :good not to mention the payday
     
  9. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    If TT beats Pulev, there will probably be a 3rd fight. It would be like the Fight Night game, same opponent over again.
    But I don't think it will happen because Pulev will probably beat him.
     
  10. Benitom3

    Benitom3 Boxing Junkie banned

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    Would have all the excitement as Tyson vs Spinks 2 would have
     
  11. madballster

    madballster Loyal Member Full Member

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    In this case, maybe Thompson could find some arrangement w/ K2 where he gets paid off so they don't have to fight him again. I don't think anyone - not RTL, not the fans nor Thompson - want to see that fight. Thompson will probably happily accept a $1m step-aside paycheck and sail off into the sunset.

    Of course the haters would be quick to point out how Wlad is ducking Thompson.
     
  12. SimplyTheBest

    SimplyTheBest Heavyweight Destroyer Full Member

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    No way do I want to see TT in there a third time. However if he beats Pulev, he certainly deserves the shot I don't think anyone can really dispute that.

    It's too bad that Vitali has screwed around so much of this year and gotten injured which has delayed fighting Stiverne. I wish he would get that fight out of the way, and give TT a voluntary shot if he beats Pulev.

    All this said, I don't think he's going to beat Pulev.
     
  13. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'd rather see Wlad vacate or Tony respectfully decline the opportunity were
    he to beat Pulev. Tony already said he'd want it again "third times the charm"
    I believe were his exact words.

    Tony is competitive against everyone not named Klitschko though
     
  14. Jordan_Davies

    Jordan_Davies Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  15. LeftHook4rmHell

    LeftHook4rmHell Straight shooter Full Member

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    Most of your posts are fabricated lies. You clearly don't know **** about the sport of boxing. Do the forum a favor and stop posting.

    Clown.