Why have neither Klitchko fought Evander?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Ukansodoff, Jul 2, 2011.


Page 1 of 2
  1. Ukansodoff

    Ukansodoff Deontay plz stop ducking Joshua. Thank you. Full Member

    10,980
    6,713
    Aug 7, 2010
    The biggest problem ive had trying to picture how this fight could pan out is that i cant think of another boxer either brother has fought that is like David Haye.

    As a unified Cruiser champion like David Haye and a very real heavyweight Evander Holyfield has been a very succesful heavyweight, way past his prime now but hes been around while the Kltichkos have been around.

    Why have they never fought, has he ever called them out? Have they ever called him out? Have they been activly steering away from a quicker, more agile and smart boxer in preference to bigger, slower unfit opponants who have no chance to nulify the jab that is the cause of most the good thing Vladimir does?
     
    Ukansodoff, Jul 2, 2011
    Ukansodoff, Jul 2, 2011
    #1
  2. CornishWarrior

    CornishWarrior Member Full Member

    212
    0
    Jun 4, 2011
    because they dont want to kill him, .. well they said there is no point as they dont want to hurt him which is understandable, but being a haye fan the sad thing is i know haye probably would... tut tut
     
    CornishWarrior, Jul 2, 2011
    CornishWarrior, Jul 2, 2011
    #2
  3. gobblock

    gobblock Boxing Addict banned

    5,623
    1
    Mar 20, 2009
    Wlad chose not to fight Holyfield ~5 years ago out of respect. Any top 10 contender is a more meaningful fight than an old Holyfield.
     
    gobblock, Jul 2, 2011
    gobblock, Jul 2, 2011
    #3
  4. outslugger

    outslugger The Relentless Stalker Full Member

    1,068
    0
    Apr 27, 2011
    Grandpa Evander knows that he doesn't stand a chance at this age (though in his prime he would had destroyed Wlad's chin and outboxed Vitali)

    I think the Kbros don't want to fight old timers, they don't need to duck anybody, perhaps Haye vs Old Holyfield would had been interesting (But David is a ***** :D)
     
    outslugger, Jul 2, 2011
    outslugger, Jul 2, 2011
    #4
  5. Ukansodoff

    Ukansodoff Deontay plz stop ducking Joshua. Thank you. Full Member

    10,980
    6,713
    Aug 7, 2010
    Thats totally fine now, i wouldnt really wana see them face him now or any time in the last few years but a good say 7 or 8 years ago, when he wasnt past it, I know Holyfield wasnt fighting that much but was it a case of their paths never crossing.

    Ive never had the Klitchkos down as ever being duckers so im certianly not throwing that accustation at them. I just think of all recent and current boxers in the division id of looked at a fight between Vlad and Evander to give me atleast a little understanding how this fight tongiht could pan out.

    I really wouldnt wana use the Vitali v Herbie Hide fight cuz i think Herbie and David are very different. Not that David and Evander are that similar.
     
    Ukansodoff, Jul 2, 2011
    Ukansodoff, Jul 2, 2011
    #5
  6. magatte

    magatte Member Full Member

    318
    0
    Feb 14, 2007
    Because Chris Byrd beat Holyfield for the vacant IBF belt and Wlad totally dominated Chris Byrd on his way to a knockout.
     
    magatte, Jul 2, 2011
    magatte, Jul 2, 2011
    #6
  7. Bo Bo Olson

    Bo Bo Olson Well-Known Member Full Member

    2,292
    5
    Aug 11, 2004
    He was too old and neither wanted to be held responsible for being the one that really knocked him punchy, or killed him.

    Old...like do you see any 45-50 year old baseball, basketball or football players?

    No reflexes....against Valuof, who was so slow that a 45 + man looked fast is one thing. Against fast hard hitting big fighters is a real big difference.

    Holy could not win enough fights to be ranked in the top 3-5.....
     
    Bo Bo Olson, Jul 2, 2011
    Bo Bo Olson, Jul 2, 2011
    #7
  8. dkwrtw

    dkwrtw YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND Full Member

    184
    0
    Jun 5, 2011
    Holyfield would literally die in the ring if he tried to fight either Klitschko, 10 years ago it might have been a fight.
     
    dkwrtw, Jul 2, 2011
    dkwrtw, Jul 2, 2011
    #8
  9. 12downfor10

    12downfor10 Guest

    A prime holy could give wlad hell
     
    12downfor10, Jul 2, 2011
    12downfor10, Jul 2, 2011
    #9
  10. Jared

    Jared Active Member Full Member

    1,428
    1
    Apr 17, 2010
    More Klit delusion in another thread.
     
    Jared, Jul 2, 2011
    Jared, Jul 2, 2011
    #10
  11. outslugger

    outslugger The Relentless Stalker Full Member

    1,068
    0
    Apr 27, 2011
    So 48 years old Holy beats any Klit?
     
    outslugger, Jul 2, 2011
    outslugger, Jul 2, 2011
    #11
  12. MTB79

    MTB79 Active Member Full Member

    775
    35
    Dec 7, 2008

    This content is protected
     
    MTB79, Jul 2, 2011
    MTB79, Jul 2, 2011
    #12
  13. FORMIDABLE

    FORMIDABLE Boxing Junkie Full Member

    10,664
    6
    Jan 12, 2010
    Holyfield would get a bad beating from either Klit. Pointless fight, other than to add a legend's name to their resume. The Klits have never been too interested in that sort of thing. Vitali almost fought Tyson, but had him prove himself against Danny Williams first, and when he lost they forgot about it.
     
    FORMIDABLE, Jul 2, 2011
    FORMIDABLE, Jul 2, 2011
    #13
  14. left right left

    left right left Well-Known Member Full Member

    1,748
    1
    Aug 14, 2010
    48 years old? Is Holyfield that young? Hell, I thought he was 52 or something like that.
     
    left right left, Jul 2, 2011
    left right left, Jul 2, 2011
    #14
  15. Vidic

    Vidic Rest in Peace Manny Full Member

    13,207
    11
    Nov 23, 2010
    I remember Vitali I think saying to him, Holyfield is a legend, someone he watched as a child, and that he wouldn't fight him out of respect.
     
    Vidic, Jul 2, 2011
    Vidic, Jul 2, 2011
    #15
Page 1 of 2