Hopes of Ibragimov Klitschko unification fight starting to slip

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  1. Heavyrighthand

    Heavyrighthand Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I bet that Ibragimov will refuse to accept the fight if offered in March due to having Thompson as a mandatory which is due in June.

    If this current window of opportunity for unifying two titles is refused by Ibragimov cause he don't want to lose to Wladimir, all hope for unification will be down the toilet, again. They'll both have mandatories to deal with, and this ship will have sailed.........

    Its hard to have any admiration for Ibragimov, after this. REAL hard.
     
  2. RUSKULL

    RUSKULL Loyal Member banned

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    I've been saying this for the longest time! Where's Suge White when **** like this happens & he claims it's all Klitschko's fault?
     
  3. RUSKULL

    RUSKULL Loyal Member banned

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    Maybe mind games or holding out for a better cash offer...............
    we can only hope.
     
  4. Boom_Boom

    Boom_Boom R.I.P Boxing 6/9/12 Full Member

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    How is 4 months not enough time....

    does he need more time to celebrate the Holyfield win?
     
  5. Ambition_Def

    Ambition_Def **** the people. Full Member

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    I think Waldo proved he doesn't duck competiton by stepping in the ring with Sam just to get at Byrd.

    The other ones however, Maskaev, Ibragimov, and Chagaev all worry me and look very much like title snatchers who will hold them hostage for as long as possible.

    They really need to go back to having champions ranked by other organizations.
     
  6. thesandman

    thesandman Boxing Addict Full Member

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    who knows whats going on. It's all posturing at this point anyway.

    Bull**** moves to try and get the upper hand in negotations.

    IF Iggy and his team want unification, then it will be a ploy to either get

    a) a venue more to their liking
    b) more money
    c) all of the above.


    Don't forget, Waldo has had his share of lame defences, and raked in the cash.

    Iggy and his team are only just starting on the gravy train. If they're going to risk it all in a unification fight, then I'm sure they want to have enough in the bank to call it a career.

    Waldo has a much better rep to fall back on if he lost this fight. His career wouldn't be over, it would just be another hiccup (altho of course his legacy would be hurt).

    It's fair to say Iggys career would pretty much be over if he lost. So of course, he either wants enough money from easy defences beforehand, or a huge purse for risking it with Wlad.
     
  7. RUSKULL

    RUSKULL Loyal Member banned

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    I agree 1000% and that's not a typo!

    We as fans need to boycott these supposed "title fights" against hasbeens like Holyfield, McCall, Moorer, Rahman, Tua, etc. and wannabes like Austin, etc. who magically get elevated to #1 contender status for merely beating tomato cans for a shot at the titles.

    This is bull****! Unify or be stripped of your EARNING POWER by the fans who won't buy these phoney "title matches" anymore.

    Signed,

    The Russman (aka RUSKULL)
     
  8. RUSKULL

    RUSKULL Loyal Member banned

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    You're a liar & you can kiss my ass!

    Wladimir's only questionable defense was against his MANDATORY, Austin who was given that bogus ranking by DON KING. Pay attenion *******.

    Brock was a voluntary defense, against an undefeated fighter in his prime, and Klitschko destroyed him.

    Brewster was a revenge match since no other beltholder was able to unify due to previously arranged matches as well as mandatory defenses. Klitschko destroyed him also.
     
  9. CHEF

    CHEF Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    THIS FIGHT WILL HAPPEN...Trust me..inside info...the fight will be signed in a couple days....Mark my words

    Also..Wlad by ko in 5
     
  10. RUSKULL

    RUSKULL Loyal Member banned

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    Exactly. 4 months is long enough to arrange & prepare for any fight at any weight, unless you're a *****.
     
  11. Heavyrighthand

    Heavyrighthand Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    :lol:

    I think you overstate how detrimental that the F I R S T loss on Ibragimov's career would be, in order to justify his unwillingness to fight Klitschko.

    He's only 32, and is undefeated, but if he takes his first loss to whom is considered the best heavyweight currently fighting, then his career is pretty much, over.....

    :lol: :lol: :lol:

    Talk about grasping at straws! WOW, that is rich!
     
  12. Caliboxing

    Caliboxing Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't see why Klitschko and Chagaev didn't make a fight happen for December. The champions want unification fights but seem not eager to make them happen.
     
  13. Ambition_Def

    Ambition_Def **** the people. Full Member

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    1 simple fix.

    1. Make champions rankable and able to recieve mandatory status for other titles.

    This would clear up so much in boxing it's ridiculous not to consider it.
     
  14. RUSKULL

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    Great idea, now just to convice the ABC's to agree to it..................don't hold your breath.
     
  15. RUSKULL

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    Apparently HBO doesn't have enough money left for another Klitschko fight before the year's end. This is why they left a February date open.