Nikolaj Valuev handicapped?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Dr. Larry, Aug 12, 2012.


  1. Dr. Larry

    Dr. Larry Guest

    He's big and all, but how come that one with his size can't punch properly? Is his size a result of some handicap he's born with, which gives him less control of his body and thus makes him unable to control his shoulders for some hard punches? Was his punches hindered by some physical handicap?
     
  2. Dr. Larry

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    Wouldn't that be the only explanation for him not going wild and not smashing everyone in the ring to pieces?
     
  3. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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  4. ElCep

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    He's handicapped by the fact that he fell into boxing due to his huge size to make some money as a kind of circus act. This means he has no real passion or motivation, let alone skill, which makes him easy prey for geriatric Holyfield types.
     
  5. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Only he was a longtime amateur before he turned pro, he fell into boxing because he went into a boxing gym as a kid, and now a millionaire Russian politician because of this handicap.

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  6. McGrain

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    He does not have good mechanics for a fighter. He has difficulty generating torque and maintaining balance. He suffers from the body mechanics issues in the same way all huge fighters are - this is why you never see a 250lb fighter moving like a Bantam. They physically cannot do so.

    Being especially huge, he suffers from it in an extreme way.

    He is not handicapped in the sense you mean, no.
     
  7. Dr. Larry

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    Too many beers?
     
  8. Jaber

    Jaber Guest

    no.you have a mental handicap to think that about SNV
     
  9. Dr. Larry

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    In fact, I do have a mental handicap. I wanted to relate to Valuev. He seems handicapped, so I would be much more of a fan if he was handicapped.
     
  10. elchivito

    elchivito master betty Full Member

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    His only handicap is being too sexy for the ladies. Not his fault.
     
  11. Dr. Larry

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    Now, don't diss his look, that's just mean. And he probably don't give a ****. But I think he's abnormally slow and mild-punching for one of his size.
     
  12. gr33nfather

    gr33nfather Well-Known Member Full Member

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    if he shave his body he would gain speed because body hair do some friction with the air when moving
     
  13. Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer Love Hewitt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Is excessive awesomeness considered a handicap now?
     
  14. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    They make Valuev sign a clause in all his fights...
    "Only use 63.4% of his punching power"
    (Also is made to use 30oz gloves.)
    :deal
     
  15. Cachibatches

    Cachibatches Boxing Junkie banned

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    Deep down they want the man to come back and clean up the division. Thats why they talk ****, to try to get him out of retirement.