Frans Botha, maybe one last chance?

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  1. Edmundpwb

    Edmundpwb Active Member Full Member

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    I am afraid for my sins i am a Frans Botha fan. I was fairly impressed with his shape and happy with the ability he showed in his last fight against Timo Hoffman. The question i ask myself is where does he go from here? I personally think he got unlucky in a few of his big fights (Tyson especially). But given the opportunity and one or two more fights (if he keeps winning and gets back in full shape) i think he could once again be in with a shot at the big time. Maybe a little older and wiser he could finally, legitimately have a win against a world champ? I think he would stand a good chance against most of the current crop of top heavyweights. A rematch with Wlad would in my opinion give him his best shot. Mind you if Haye wins the title Bothas overhand rights would give him alot of trouble and i am not sure Valuev would be all that comfortable with him either.
     
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  2. OBCboxer

    OBCboxer Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Well Valuev is champion so that would be his best shot right there; to go for the WBA belt.
     
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  3. Dr Gonzo

    Dr Gonzo Yo! Molesta La Breastas! Full Member

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    his only chance would be against Valuev and even then it would be fairly slim IMO. Maybe him and Holyfield could fight a WBA eliminator :hey
     
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  4. El Borracho

    El Borracho Boxing Addict Full Member

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  5. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    He can't beat Valouev.
     
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  6. Arriba

    Arriba Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I know Valuev is crappy but I think even he could beat Brotha. Brotha is a spoiler though...and at his best he's a mild annoyance to a fighter. I think he could take a few rounds but no way does he win it.
     
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  7. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    Botha wasn't that great in his "prime." All he is today is cannon fodder for any top rated guy, and probably most fringe contenders too.
     
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  8. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    I have to agree.

    Actually, Valouev is much better fighter than he is given credit for. He can fight whenever he wants to but I feel his new trainer is putting way too much attention on defense when he had a really great offense and chin to boot.
     
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  9. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Does Botha still have his hair bleached to the max? Does he still wear that white fur coat into the ring?? I thought it was kool when Botha changed his image to go along with the "White Buffalo" bit.....

    MR.BILL

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    Botha used to shop at my bud's grocery store in Newport beach, CA...
     
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  10. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    How old is Botha? Seems like he has been around for a 100 years!
     
    Farmboxer, May 24, 2009
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  11. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    41.. Botha is born in '68....
     
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  12. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Anybody for "Botha-Morrison" in 2009??? "The Battle of the Old Farts."

    MR.BILL
     
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  13. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    Well, not too old for some fighters nowdays.
     
    Farmboxer, May 24, 2009
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  14. TerryESB

    TerryESB The Final Boss Full Member

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    Tyson laid this idiot out, that was a memorable fight. He had his hands down kind of showboating the enitre fight.

    Maybe he could fight guys like Holyfield , Mccall, Golota on the Senior circiut.
     
    TerryESB, May 25, 2009
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  15. MAG1965

    MAG1965 Loyal Member banned

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    Botha was never high quality.
     
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