Holyfield V Valuev

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by JonOli, Dec 16, 2008.


  1. JonOli

    JonOli Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Is this freak show of a fight anywhere to be found on British TV?

    Cheers!
     
  2. SouthpawSlayer

    SouthpawSlayer Im coming for you Full Member

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    dont look like it, nuts might get it but if not im not too bothered
     
  3. dwilson

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    A giant vs a roid freak makes for an awful fight. Hopefully Valuev KO's him and puts the career to an end.
     
  4. Grant1

    Grant1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Valuev is better than him :good
     
  5. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Valuev is seriously under-rated. He'd be no worse then 40-60 versus Vlad.
     
  6. JonOli

    JonOli Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Valuev has been refining his boxing skills, and there not bad actually - but cricky he is pretty boring to watch. He gives Wlad a run for his money in those stakes.
     
  7. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    Huh?

    Valuev is not very good. Valuev was comprehensively outboxed and lost at least 8 rounds to Ruslan Chagaev. His last fight against John Ruiz was very close. The same John Ruiz that was clowned by Jones, knocked out cold by Tua, and has only ever been competetive at the top level through questionable tactics.

    He has a good jab, thats it. Very very slow, easily hit, not well rounded, little power. He's 10/90 against Wladimir at very best.
     
  8. JonOli

    JonOli Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Valuevs lack of power, and ferocity, is disappointing. Especially after seeing the man mountain that he is enter the ring.
     
  9. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    It kinda of makes sense he can't punch like Mike Tyson could. There is no speed through the punch. Mass is one part of the equation, but its equilised by the fact its very slow. Also anybody can see that coming and there is no surprise to it. Plus the fact he is always punching down.

    Matt Skelton gave Chagaev more problems than Valuev. Tells you all you need to know, really.
     
  10. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Vlads chin makes Amirs look like Marvin Hagler.... Even my nans got more then a 10 percent chance against him.
     
  11. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    I think Valuev has reasonable skills, no better or worse - he is probably over-estimated in this department because nobody would expect a 7ft 23st beast to be able to do anything other than bang.

    Whilst on the flipside, his power is probably underrated. His last two big fights have been against Ruiz - who has an excellent beard, and Chagaev, who could be hit with a mack truck and be able to carry on fighting.
     
  12. onourway

    onourway Haye KTFO1 Wlad Full Member

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    Valuev's a slow, arm puncher. And he has zero finishing ability, because he's so slow.
     
  13. saturday_kid

    saturday_kid Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think this fights a poor advert for boxing to people on the outside, dont get me wrong I think Valuev is a lot of a better fighter than he gets credit for, I think he is pretty slow though, but he does look like a freak, against a total washed up has been who needs the money for a world title, plus the fight will almost surely be ****.
     
  14. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    Nah, I don't thinks thats right. Wladimir has never been sparked out so horrifically. Actually, his for the most part have been partly fatigue induced, before he learnt how to pace himself. He always gets up and fights on for as long as he can, Khan should have been stopped straight away he was so wobbly.

    Plus he's never been hurt by light hitters like Limond.
     
  15. JonOli

    JonOli Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Sort of "good hands ("feet") for a big man"... :D