How depressing will it be when the Klitschkos retire

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by awesome1612, Jul 26, 2011.


  1. awesome1612

    awesome1612 Guest

    I really will have tears in my eyes. Their the best fighters I've ever witnessed in my generation and I know that they will retire on top and not retire in a bad way like running away from a fighter or refusing another a rematch (we've seen a lot of greats do this, one involves Vitali).

    It'd just be a sad day to see total ring perfection finally leave. I really hope Wladimir can fight until maybe 42 and Vitali get a couple more fights until 42 also.
     
  2. Boxing Fanatic

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    it think it opens up a whole new playing field. new stars will be born. change is good for everyone
     
  3. awesome1612

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    I like a guy like Adamek but him being Heavyweight champion or Arreola being Heavyweight champion just isn't true. A champ needs to be someone unbelievable, not just a generally good fighter
     
  4. LukeO

    LukeO Erik Morales is God Full Member

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    Scale of 1-10?

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  6. Gander Tasco

    Gander Tasco Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    it wont be depressing at all. quite the opposite actually.
     
  7. Lunny

    Lunny Guest

    This.

    I can't wait until 1 of them retires and we no longer have a shared division.
     
  8. rushman

    rushman Devoid is Devoid Full Member

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    I like the Klits, but when they retire it will be a chance for new champions to rise up. I will remember their reign with appreciation, but will also look forward to seeing what happens when such dominant champions vacate the field.

    Vitali is going to retire before Wlad (barring some freak accident for Wlad) and that will also be interesting - watching to see how Wlad attempts to unify all the belts. Having one dominant champ with all the belts will be great - each fight will feel like the real title fight. The stakes will be higher. Good times.

    Once Wlad retires, we might see people actually fighting each other again. His dominance seems to dissuade other fighters from even bothering to try. When the top ten is filled with guys who don't think they can be champ, and don't even try, then it's unhealthy.
     
  9. Overhill

    Overhill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Depends on which circumstances they retire.

    I if Wlad retires without 'career defining fight (or fourth loss) I can imagine him coming back to fight if the title holder is seen as a worthy opponent/$$$$.

    Like Holmes against Tyson.
     
  10. jisi

    jisi Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Vitali retired in 2005 i did not miss him.

    It would be very sad when Wlad retires. I hope he will retire as the unify Champ.
     
  11. JMP

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    You'll see mediocre guys going back and forth with the belts, with maybe somebody solid racking up a string of defenses. Depressing for some. More exciting for others.
     
  12. Ripper11

    Ripper11 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :lol:
     
  13. MrGlass

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    Can't tell if serious
     
  14. Cael

    Cael Claudia Cardinale Full Member

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    :lol::lol:

    if you think this era is shitty just wait for the post Klitschko era
     
  15. MichiganWarrior

    MichiganWarrior Still Slick! Still Black! Full Member

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