Liakhovich vs. Helenius

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  1. KTFO323

    KTFO323 Member Full Member

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    This fight has the makings of a war written all over it. Heavyweight fights have been so disappointing, but this one has the potential to be exciting. Liakhovich was in the best HW fight of the past 10 years, against Brewster. But then he disappeared. Can he regain some of that old form, and make another run at a HW title? And Helenius is just an absolute beast. He's young, skilled, and hungry. Can he be the future of the HW division? This is a very interesting fight, and hopefully it can surpass our expectations and get us excited about SOMETHING in the division. Aug. 27...I know I'll be watching.
     
    KTFO323, Aug 15, 2011
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  2. Brickhaus

    Brickhaus Packs the house Full Member

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    Liakhovich has looked like crap since the Brewster fight. Honestly, that fight ruined both fighters. I can't imagine Liakhovich will put up too much resistance against Helenius.
     
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  3. Kalasinn

    Kalasinn ♧ OG Kally ♤ Full Member

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    This. :deal

    The Liakhovich-Brewster fight was an insanely brutal slugfest war, & both were never the same again.
     
    Kalasinn, Aug 15, 2011
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  4. emanuel_augustus

    emanuel_augustus Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Brewster was brutal, but Liakhovich also gained weight after the Briggs loss, a fight he was winning until the knockout. If he's in the 230s I wouldn't count him out just yet. Really a fairly skilled heavyweight with a nice jab and solid lead hook to the body.
     
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  5. Kalasinn

    Kalasinn ♧ OG Kally ♤ Full Member

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    Even in-shape, sadly Liakhovich will be rusty damaged goods.
     
    Kalasinn, Aug 15, 2011
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  6. KTFO323

    KTFO323 Member Full Member

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    Yeah but Liakhovich has been off for a long time, fighting very sporadically in 5 years. Maybe that is what he needed to fully recover from the Brewster war.
     
    KTFO323, Aug 15, 2011
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  7. Kalasinn

    Kalasinn ♧ OG Kally ♤ Full Member

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    Severe ring rust won't do him any good.
     
    Kalasinn, Aug 15, 2011
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  8. Kojiro

    Kojiro Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yeah Helenius beats him in a brutal fashion I'm afraid.
     
    Kojiro, Aug 15, 2011
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  9. emanuel_augustus

    emanuel_augustus Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Maybe, but he's always had long gaps in his career, the Brewster fight is an all-time great battle that came after a year and a half layoff. It could be that Liakovich is shot, but fighters do sometimes recover from bad losses/tough fights and regain some form. Never know.
     
    emanuel_augustus, Aug 15, 2011
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  10. JMP

    JMP Champion Full Member

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    Well said
     
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  11. joeboxer

    joeboxer Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I have to question Liakhovich's dedication to the sport. His career has been marked by Tua like inactivity.
     
    joeboxer, Aug 15, 2011
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  12. Bubby

    Bubby Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Can't wait! This will be a good fight. Helenus TKO 8....
     
    Bubby, Aug 15, 2011
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  13. Bubby

    Bubby Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Liakhovich has long used boxing as his piggy bank. When he wants money he takes a fight, then goes off to injoy his life....
     
    Bubby, Aug 15, 2011
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  14. kk17

    kk17 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If Liakhovich gets in shape this could be a very good fight
     
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  15. Heavyrighthand

    Heavyrighthand Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I am picking Liak for the TKO.
     
    Heavyrighthand, Aug 15, 2011
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