atsch What history? Wlad never pulls out of a mandatory defence. Voluntary defence is voluntary for the Champion. So Wlad can decide if he wants to fight or not. Just simple.
Emmanuel is one of the greatest trainers of all times. He trained the last two ATG Champions at heavyweight(The most important division). So many Klitscho fans for reasons I don't want to say seem to brush Manny under the rug, which is not fair. They talk like 'Wlad this Wlad that'. Without Manny, Wladimir WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN CHAMPION. Mannybelieved in Wladimir and MADE him an ATG. Right now Manny have taught Wladimir everything there is to know, so most likely Wladimir can beat Wach without Manny. But I will like to see Steward in Wlad's corner, it don't feel right without Steward. I hate to say this but I don't trust Vitali or the trainers associated with K2 and not with Emanuel Steward. Wladimir and Manny should retire together in the future. Their names will forever be linked.
Very well said :good I hope Emanuel Steward will be in Wlad´s corner but I know if not, Emanuel will be close to Wlad, Emanuel will be in Wlad´s heart forever. Wlad knows what Emanuel has done for him in 2004. He will not forget this years. I too. So I cross my fingers that Emanuel will reover quick and will be in Wlad´s corner.
I'm going to be real pissed off if this is happens. I haven't been so pumped up for a Wlad fight in quite a while. Wouldn't surprise me if Wlad pulls out and fights somebody like Huck. It's hard to be a fan when he does **** like this! That Mormeck fight was a farce!!
Seriously doubt the fight would be off. CHEF just arrived at camp hours ago. At this point in Wlad's career, he should have the experience and knowledge to know what he has to do, regardless who is in his corner. Look at Wlad's last few fights, Manny just repeats the same things round after round. "Beautiful fight, perfect" "He's not used to the pressure, just keep breaking him down then let the missile go" "You've got to let the punches go, you wait too much, just let the punches go" blah, blah, blah..... If Wlad really cancels because he needs Manny there to psychologically hold his hand and be his yes man, that's a pretty weak excuse to screw over Wach.
Please... I could be training Wlad and he would still win this fight easily. Another hater trying to pass as a fan :rofl.
Wlad and Lewis (Also Ali, Louis and Marciano) are proof that trainers make the boxers. None of the ATGs would have been as good if their trainer wasn't exceptional either. (Atleast in the hw division)
:good Emanuel makes the tactics and IMO Emanuel will make it for this fight. I am sure Wlad will be in close contact to Emanuel, both are very very good friends.
So if its a voluntary defence it's ok for the champ to sign a contract and then pull out with an injury only to go and play golf the next day, or pull out with an injury and then sign another contract with a different fighter on the same day? You make me cringe with your defence of this guy. Try and have at least a shred of objectivity once in your life. And before you jump in, this isn't a criticism of pulling out of a Wach fight if Steward is ill, that's understandable - It's a criticism of your complete inability to see that your hero isn't some infallible Demi-God. He's a hard nosed business man more than capable of screwing people over for money. Deal with it.