Scenario: Wlad Klitschko knocked out by a ''lucky punch'' - good or bad for boxing?

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  1. Dece Bal

    Dece Bal Boxing Addict Full Member

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    We're not talking a very good fighter having the gameplan to beat Wlad Klitschko, because that would clearly be great for boxing, but we're talking a fighter who would get beaten up/knocked out by WK 19 times out of 20 finding that one ''lucky punch'' and knocking WK out. Would this be good or bad for boxing, in your opinion?
     
  2. The Spider

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    How could it possibly be bad for boxing.
     
  3. Dece Bal

    Dece Bal Boxing Addict Full Member

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    - Generating unrealistic expectations of that "lucky" fighter which are then thwarted in embarrassing fashion, putting a damper on the HW division as a whole
    - "Cheating'' WK out of a win he would normally ''deserve" and staining his resume, lowering the shine of the resumes of WK's opponents and in turn of the division as a whole during this era...
    - forcing WK to retire earlier than usual, leading to the generation of lower purses for the division as a whole
    - taking the shine off the WK brand, leading to less interest from casual fans/ networks in the division as a whole

    ...that kind of thing.
     
  4. madballster

    madballster Loyal Member Full Member

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    Would be totally irrelevant, neither good nor bad.
     
  5. Dece Bal

    Dece Bal Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I cannot see how such a shocking event like that could be irrelevant. It wouldn't be irrelevant on ESB, that's for sure.
     
  6. The Spider

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    If the heavyweight division was any damper it would be at the bottom of the ocean. It desperately needs a spark - anything at all could only improve things.
     
  7. Tman6t9

    Tman6t9 Member Full Member

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    The Klitschkos always get their opponents to sign rematch clauses, so it'd probably change very little since Wlad would probably win the rematch if the opponent is no good. It would just tell us he's chinny, and we already knew that.
     
  8. Dece Bal

    Dece Bal Boxing Addict Full Member

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    :think

    :rasta
     
  9. Dece Bal

    Dece Bal Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Would the people who pay good money to see WK toy with and then knock out yet another no-hoper think it would be good for boxing too?

    I cannot see how people can get excited about one of his typical fights. But if they can, then they could conceivably think it would be bad for boxing, no?:!:
     
  10. The Spider

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    I think I agree with you. But I'm not sure I understand what you've written :lol:
     
  11. Dece Bal

    Dece Bal Boxing Addict Full Member

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    :lol::good
     
  12. DOM5153

    DOM5153 They Cannot Run Forever Full Member

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    Well with Wladimir out of the way and Vitali retiring surely a young exciting heavyweight that captures the imagination like Wilder could step forward and pick up a belt, that would spark interest for sure. I just question whether Wilder has the ability to hold down a belt long enough for the division to get some sustained interest.
     
  13. Dece Bal

    Dece Bal Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This thread is not about someone like Wilder taking over.:deal
     
  14. Berliner

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    It is true... but I dont think Wilder will be that guy. Till now Wilder has not faced one single decent opponent. Maybe he can fight the winner of TT-Price II....:bbb
     
  15. dyna

    dyna Boxing Junkie banned

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    We would see belts being swapped every 6 months.

    More fights = better.