Did Sultan Ibragimov really retire?

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  1. I sure hope not. He would be an awesome matchup for a lot of the top HWs
     
  2. FromWithin

    FromWithin Living for the city Full Member

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    Yeah I think so, he was disapointed with his loss but there's nothing shameful, he was in style disadvantage. He could give a tough fight to the new comers like Arreola, Chambers... I'm just wondering what's he's gonna do now, the guy probably just boxed his whole life and he comes from a small town in Russia.
     
  3. unclepaulie

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    Count his money and face Mecca 5 times a day is a good guess.
     
  4. ko_bros

    ko_bros Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I just read on a russian boxing site that he wants to fight again by the end of summer. He was out for so long cause of the problems with his promotion company, i think. But he's defenitely returnig. Thats what he said. I hope he does cause he is a really good fighter
     
  5. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Apparently, he's invested his earnings well and really has no desire to come back.

    At least that's the last I've heard of it. If someone else has anything else more recent to add, I'm sure they will.
     
  6. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Well, that was right on cue. :lol:
     
  7. papptheking

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    excellent news, thank you. he is a great addition to the heavyweight division.
     
  8. unclepaulie

    unclepaulie Run like an antelope! Full Member

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    Interesting. Always good to see another skilled HW in the mix. I think he could pick up another title.
     
  9. ko_bros

    ko_bros Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I dont think he will unless against Valuev.
     
  10. ko_bros

    ko_bros Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yeah, thats so true. We need more boxers who can actually box
     
  11. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    It would be a treat to see the old Sultan take him apart- aside from Wlad, he really knew how to fight big fighters. I hope when he does return, that he goes back to the fan-friendly style that got him near the top of the division in the first place.
     
  12. evalistinho

    evalistinho Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Sultan is one of the fastest HWs today. He should be a good test for the up and comers.
     
  13. ko_bros

    ko_bros Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It would be terible if he changed his style to a safety first. I hope the loss does not affect him in that matter
     
  14. unclepaulie

    unclepaulie Run like an antelope! Full Member

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    That's what I had in mind. I'd give him a very good chance against Chagaev too.
     
  15. ko_bros

    ko_bros Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think Chagaev can beat him but he does have a chance