Povetkin Vs Holyfield 2011-12-17 Hallenstadion Arena, Zurich, Switzerland.

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  1. Hank

    Hank Well-Known Member Full Member

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    This is a sham! A mockery! It's a shamockery!!!

    If Holyfield can put one of his occasional good efforts together, he might win, which is even sadder in some ways. Sad for sport, plus it keeps him fighting. He seems out of his mind, not brave, but crazy.
     
    Hank, Sep 8, 2011
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  2. RSBonos

    RSBonos Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What an abortion. At least it will be in Europe and be completely ignored by any press here in N.A.

    It's embarrassing to be a fan of this sport sometimes.
     
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  3. Antsu

    Antsu Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Holyfield has been line for a shot since Valuev fight.

    There is nothing surprising about it
     
    Antsu, Sep 9, 2011
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  4. FORMIDABLE

    FORMIDABLE Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    WARRRRR HOLYYY!

    Git dat paper belt
     
    FORMIDABLE, Sep 9, 2011
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  5. madballster

    madballster Loyal Member Full Member

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    Should Holyfield pull off the upset we'll probably see a Valuev rematch. Oh God.
     
    madballster, Sep 9, 2011
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  6. Boggle

    Boggle Grozny State Of Mind Full Member

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    No, I heard Niko's having his joints replaced with titanium poly-alloy. He's going to be out of commission for awhile, but when he's back he'll be better than ever. He'll probably get his belts from Wlad in early 2013.
     
    Boggle, Sep 9, 2011
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  7. DamonD

    DamonD Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It's not a surprise, it would only be a small surprise if Holyfield won and these days I'm finding it harder and harder to argue against Holyfield getting a shot, old and worn as he is.

    I still think Holyfield should've retired years ago, he's a shell these days, but that shell still has some quality that others in the division lack and that's a pretty damning indictement.

    Thank God the Klitschkos still don't cave in to giving him a chance at their belts, though.
     
    DamonD, Sep 9, 2011
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  8. edsel606

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    Please hang it already...
     
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  9. irishny

    irishny Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Best case scenario. Povetkin wins by brutal bodyshot in the first round.

    No brain damage. No controversy. Holyfield basically has to retire.
     
    irishny, Sep 9, 2011
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  10. Filthy McNasty

    Filthy McNasty Punchy Old Pug Full Member

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    That's what I was thinking....plus, he beat Valuev and deserved that belt.
     
    Filthy McNasty, Sep 9, 2011
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  11. Post Box

    Post Box I'm back too, bitches Full Member

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    Povetkin UD I could actually see Evander nicking a few rounds too :-(
     
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  12. Stinky gloves

    Stinky gloves Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    So ... Golota fighting the winner!
     
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  13. Predicto

    Predicto Boxing Addict Full Member

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    :thumbsup
     
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  14. chitownfightfan

    chitownfightfan Loyal Member Full Member

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    Hopefully Sasha does his very best without causing irreparable damage to Holyfield.
    Hopefully Potvetkin can make this ONE gift defense then be forced to fight a mandatory vs Rahman, Haye or Helenius.

    Problem is that we'll most likely have an eliminator between Boswell and Meehan and that will be his second opponent. PSSSSH. Why can't they just accept Wladimir as their champion and be happy with that? Why do they gotta go and make another title for another set of rankings, etc.

    Here are their rankings as of Aug? 2011

    Who is the mandatory for Wlad, and who is the mandatory for Potvetkin?
    Does Wlad have to fight the top 8, and Potvetkin, the bottom 7? Which is which?

    I'm beside myself trying to figure this out. Is Rahman Potvetkins mandatory or is he Wladimirs, or is Sasha Wladimir's?

    HEAVYWEIGHT (Over 200 Lbs / 90.71 Kgs)
    SUPER CHAMPION:
    WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO UKR
    World Champion:
    ALEXANDER POVETKIN RUS
    Won Title: 08-27-11
    Last Mandatory:
    Last Defense:
    WBC:VITALY KLITSCHKO- IBF:WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO
    WBO: WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO
    1. HASIM RAHMAN USA
    2. DAVID HAYE U.K.
    3. ROBERT HELENIUS (WBA I/C) FIN
    4. ALEXANDER USTINOV (EBA) RUS
    5. RUSLAN CHAGAEV UZB
    6. DENIS BOYTSOV RUS
    7. ALEXANDER DIMITRENKO UKR
    8. LUIS ORTIZ (LAC) CUB
    9. JEAN MARC MORMECK (WBA INT) FRA
    10. CHRIS ARREOLA USA
    11. KALI MEEHAN AUS
    12. MANUEL CHARR LEB
    13. NICOLAY VALUEV RUS
    14. CEDRIC BOSWELL (NABA) USA
    15. TYSON FURY U.K.

    Can anyone figure this mess out?
     
    chitownfightfan, Sep 9, 2011
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  15. Phys

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    F o t c
     
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