IF Golota can keep winning...

Definitely Maskaev

 

He stands his best chance beating:

Maskaev
Ibragimov
Chagaev
Wlad

I def think he could take out Maskaev. I think the question is ...who would he stand a better chance in beating Ibragimov or Chagaev? Wlad would send him to retirement. :twisted:

 

That's a loaded question. Look, getting rocked by Kevin McBride does not bode well for your title chances. Golota simply doesn't a deserve a title shot and he simply will never be champion even if he gets one. It's over for him.

 

i just wanna see the old **** retire, and take all your other pensioner heavyweight friends with you!!!!

 

Maskaev is the oldest fighter from mentioned above and that's very important considering Golota's age. Maskaev is a solid fighter but he's slow and won't be able to outwork Andrew. Speed and workrate are clues when an older fighter steps into the ring. I wouldn't want to see AG - Chagaev. Ruslan would pick his spots and win that fight with his movement and footwork. We know that Andrew's legs are gone.

 

The question is, why would we expect Golota to beat any of them? I don't know if it's the opponent that is Golota's biggest obstacle in a title fight, or the big stage itself. He seems to melt down when he's under that kind of pressure. The opponent might be secondary. He's been blown out when it appeared that he was overwhelmed by the situation (Lewis, Brewster, etc.) and thrown away fights when he was ahead (Bowe). Nothing against Andrew, but I don't know why anyone would believe he has changed, based on wins over Bates and McBride.

 

Oleg Maskaev, although I would pick Maskaev by KO.

 

Wlad is out, too big a puncher. Peter/Maskaev should be out as well, because you could see them starting quick and throwing bombs.

Chagaev or Sultan would seem therefore to be more likely. The problem for Golota there is that both guys are skilled boxers, and Golota's jab just isn't what it was (and what it needs to be) since that crash in '99.

A difficult one.

 

In terms of physical skill, prime Golota was better than a lot of heavyweight title holders.

Props to you and the rest of the Golotans (just made that up) for your support of your favorite boxer. :good