Anyone else kinda syked for Chambers vs. Dimitrenko?

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  1. RUSKULL

    RUSKULL Loyal Member banned

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    This fight seems to be a good matchup of 2 highly ranked Heavys. That doesn't happen nearly often enough.

    Chambers by close but clear decision.
     
  2. Uncle Oden

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    i'm never psyched for a fight i can only watch on a choppy stream, especially one involving Eddie Chambers
     
  3. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Can't be syked by a HW fight.

    That thought died some years ago.
     
  4. psychopath

    psychopath D' "X" Factor Full Member

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    Yes me . . . I'm curious how it's gonna turn up. The two fighters have completely different fighting styles.

    My pick . . . Dimitrenko by close decission.
     
  5. Jorodz

    Jorodz watching Gatti Ward 1... Full Member

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    Depends which Chambers shows up. At his best, he fights like a poor man's Chris Byrd which may be enough for the relatively inexperienced Dimitrenko. At his worst, he fights like a REALLY poor man's Tony Tubbs and will get worn down by the much bigger man.
     
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    not about the fight. just waiting to see who Wlad's mandatory will be.
     
  7. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

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    its all we've got to be "syked" about
     
  8. Lampley

    Lampley Boxing Junkie banned

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    I lost faith in Chambers after the way he fought against Povetkin. He could have won that fight, but he just wasn't in shape.
     
  9. CHEF

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    good post. Spot on:good
     
  10. gobblock

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    I enjoy watching Chambers. He does some really pretty things in there, and if his work-rate and stamina improved, he could probably beat any non-Klitschko.
     
  11. RUSKULL

    RUSKULL Loyal Member banned

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    That's a good analogy actually. Chambers knows the urgency but so does Alex. Should be a good one.
     
  12. RUSKULL

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    I actually gained respect for him though as a boxer. Now he needs to realize that this may end up being his last good chance. All he needs is the stamina and to keep busy. I think he's much faster than the big guy and he protects his body well. He does take too many head shots though & that's bound to catch up with him.
     
  13. Bobby

    Bobby ***.markdemori.com Full Member

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    i will be cheering for chambers but it will be hard to counter a guy with dimirenkos reach
     
  14. boxingwizard

    boxingwizard Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'd be more syked if the fight was on American TV, but I still may watch it on Youtube afterwards. Chambers is going to have to win clearly to get the decision in Germany.
     
  15. MemoCan

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    Not that I have anything against Dimentrko, but I am going to root for Chambers to pull through.