Denis Boytsov vs. Christian Hammer

Of course nobody would complain. But that's because Solis is far more skilled and superior to Hammer.

 

It could be worse...sadly.

 

We haven't really heard any confirmation that this is a final eliminator have we?

 

I bet and hope it won't be an eliminator. The sole fact Chisora/Gerber happens in liklely the same period of time indicates the 2 winners will face each other for the title shot.

 

Fury vs Haye should be the eliminator:deal

 

The WBA (in which Haye is n1 contender) doesn't even have Fury in his top 15.
These rankings are weird. (not because i think Fury is great but judging by who they ranked in front of him). You must get extra points when you fight for an intercontinental belt or whatever else i presume.
http://www.fightnews.com/rankings-2

 

What happened Boytsov vs Christian Hammer for the WBO eliminator? Boxrec has scheduled Boystov vs Alex Leapai.

"WBO Heavyweight Eliminator for Mandatory position."

How the hell is Alex Leapai gonna get Boytsov ready for Wlad, for his next fight? Alex lost to Kevin Johnson then beat 4 cans, no f'n way he should have be fighting for a World Title mandatory.

At least Hammer scored one of biggest knock outs in years against Leif Larson.

 

Boytsovs career was all but destroyed by one of the (thankfully now defunct) worst boxing promotions on the planet (universum) who effectively refused to let him fight, used threats, intimidation and even had the f#kk beaten outta his manager with iron bars. Kluch (Universum CEO) may be facing criminal charges over this and various other acts of malfeasance, and Universum are certainly bankrupt - thank god.

Thankfully Denis has, after a lengthy legal battle, (during which time he was unable to announce any fights until days before they happened so as not to have them stopped) managed to free himself from the Universum contract, has recently signed on with Sauerland and has a new trainer.

Fortunately, he is still young enough to salvage his career. What remains to be seen is whether he still has the hunger for the sport and the talent he showed in his early years.

In short - it ain't his fault. Let's see how he goes on from here.

 

I almost agree with this wholly.......EXCEPT.....

In 08, GBP, was given options on Denis to build him in the USA. He was offered several higher profile fights in the US, and he, at the bequest of his mgmt turned them down. :think

 

You ain't wrong. At least Hammer woulda been a decent comeback (to use the term loosely) for Boytsovs relaunched career. Alex f#kkin' who?

(....shuffles off to Boxrec....)

Well, hmm..I suppose it's a step up from the Nesterenkos of the world, but as you say, a F#kkin' eliminator ffs!

That said, it's fair to say Wlads got Sasha then there's already talk of another fight (a mando I think, can't be bothered checkin') in either Dec or early next year.

I think Boytsov will have time to get in a coupla better fights first (and he needs them ffs) as long as he's willing to risk his mando position. The kid's only 27 - if he's still got what it takes I'd think about forgoing the mando and just work on getting his career back on track.

He could be hitting his peak just as HW enters the post Klitschko phase if he plays it right. Still, a Klit payday ain't something you really wanna turn down either.

 

Did not know 'bout this. Bet he regrets that now though.

You saying his manager recommended he turned them down or Universum ( I think he was already signed with them by 2008 ) did? Either way, at 22, I still wouldn't blame him for taking the advice he was given - still hasta be Kickking hisself tho'.

Good looking kid'n'all - if he'd won a coupla decent fights coulda been a star in the US. Mind you he was what, 22, perhaps they figured he needed a bit more seasoning. Or management were worried he might be lured away from them?