Holyfield finalizing a deal to fight Valuev.

Last I heard was that Sauerland were very much for it, but Team Valuev and Don King really didn't want anything to do with it, seeing it as a 'foolish' and unnecessary fight.

I would guess that, potentially, they'd be the happiest of all at Vitali's WBC win. It means both Klitschkos would love to fight for the WBA title and, even if Valuev was to lose, it means a big big payday and loads of press coverage for Nikolay. That would be the 'brass ring' for Valuev at the moment I'd guess, not Holyfield.

Problem is, Valuev still needs to fulfill a December fight date and Sauerland really like Holyfield as I said so...there are still question marks. It was meant to be Kali Meehan getting his shot, so he might be a bit pissed-off if they pass him over for example.

 

I really don't want this fight to happen. Evander does not need to get hit over and over by a guy this size. Remember though, this fight does favor Holyfield style-wise. Holyfield performs well against bigger opponents that bring the fight to him.

 

If there is a police force in boxing, they won't allow this fight to happen and it shouldn't even be mentioned as an event. Holyfield needs to retire right now! There's no need for him to get more punchy en route to Ali's vegetable doorstep and possible geriatric brain damage. Forgive me but Valuev has too much oaffish, clumsy Primo Carnera characteristics written all over him. This fight is wrong for the sport.

 

A stupid fight being pursued by an increasingly stupid former great. If Holyfield is on his game, or what's left of it, he'll maybe win two rounds. Otherwise, expect nothing new from Holyfield or the outcome relative to all of his recent fights against the "upper echelon" of today's division.

 

If he's broke it's his own damn fault and I have zero sympathy for him.