True or False: Wlad and Vitali are bad for boxing?

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  1. jisi

    jisi Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No unification when Byrd, Ruiz, Valuev, Brewster where Champions.

    It is not all about the Klitschkos.
     
  2. thesandman

    thesandman Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I kind of agree. My only problem is that the brothers can pick and choose who they fight depending on each others strengths and weaknesses.

    This isn't unique. don king has done it for years when he's had control of 2 belts, but it's not ideal.

    Mando's can help stop this, but I agree, it's up to the contenders to get themselves up to that level.
     
  3. Flatlander

    Flatlander Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Neither bad or good little affect one way or the other.
     
  4. Cruiser1

    Cruiser1 Champion Emeritus Full Member

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    Valuev vs. either Klitschko would be HUGE. It's not as though Valuev is protecting an undefeated record. He might as well give it his best shot and cash out. We're talking box office money here if they were to fight in Germany. Better yet, put a ring in the middle of Red Square and you've got a real event.
     
  5. ko_bros

    ko_bros Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Damn, that would be a good one. But its never going to happen:-(
     
  6. ko_bros

    ko_bros Well-Known Member Full Member

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    This was a joke, right? Busier, he only fought once in 4 years, where as Wlad was fighting 3 times a year for the past 4 years.
     
  7. Cruiser1

    Cruiser1 Champion Emeritus Full Member

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    If I were a promoter I swear I'd net some serious bucks. :happy
     
  8. ralphc

    ralphc Well-Known Member Full Member

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    That is exactly right. The Klitschkos in general, and Wladimir in particular, are an impediment to boxing. Although outside the ring they are everything a champion should be, it is inside the ring that they are creating the problem. They get all these easy fights, then play around and take forever to knockout the bums who are just standing there and doing nothing. This is incredibly boring to watch and ultimately destructive to the sport. The Klitschkos are the best advertising that ufc has to offer.
     
  9. Tencount85

    Tencount85 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Their the only real names out there who aren't old enough to be eligble for social security. Until some guy comes and beats them, they deserve to have the belts. Having a guy like Tony Thompson as champion wouldn't be much better.
     
  10. ralphc

    ralphc Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I hate to say it, but you are absolutely right.