Valuev - Ruiz for vacant WBA championship

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  1. THE BLADE

    THE BLADE Well-Known Member Full Member

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    This weekend Valuev will fight Ruiz in Germany for the vacant WBA title.
    I watched the first fight and scored it 116-112 for Johnny Louise. There was no way in hell Valuev won that fight. It was the obvious result of biased judging. It was nearly as bad as the Donald fight.

    Anyway, a few years has passed and Valuev has improved while Johnny Louise has probably deterioated. So, who wins this one and what does it mean for the heavyweight divison?
     
    THE BLADE, Aug 26, 2008
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  2. Bazooka

    Bazooka Pimp C Wants 2 Be Me Full Member

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    At 36 years of age, Johnny doesnt have any youth on his side IMO, and not only that he has had a very long lay off, and is comming off of a loss. I think Valuev might win this fight this time round, I mean he got the nod last time out, but I think in this one it might just be clear as day.
    **** if I am wrong, Ruiz is a Three time world champion
     
    Bazooka, Aug 26, 2008
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  3. Loewe

    Loewe internet hero Full Member

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    Actually Ruiz is coming off two wins agains a journeyman and McCline. I will root for Ruiz but I think Valuev will takt it sadly.
     
    Loewe, Aug 26, 2008
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  4. Bazooka

    Bazooka Pimp C Wants 2 Be Me Full Member

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    McCline he hugged his way to a win against McCline? Why didnt I know about this?:huh Probably becuase I dont watch John Ruiz
     
    Bazooka, Aug 26, 2008
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  5. Asterion

    Asterion Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I hope Valuev wins.

    If he wins, will he be the INTERIM champion, or the regular WBA Champ? What will happen with Chagaev?
     
    Asterion, Aug 26, 2008
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  6. Loewe

    Loewe internet hero Full Member

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    Well, yeah there was much hugging in that fight but if you watch it most of it was coming from McCline. Ruiz looked quite good against Valuev the first time, I had him beating the Russian, and against Chagaev, which he clearly lost, nearly without any hugging.
     
    Loewe, Aug 26, 2008
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  7. K0NPHL1C7

    K0NPHL1C7 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Ruiz has been looking better and better in each fight since the last. I would say he'd take it, but it's in Germany soooo.....
     
    K0NPHL1C7, Aug 26, 2008
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  8. Loewe

    Loewe internet hero Full Member

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    :dead
     
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  9. Symphenyceo

    Symphenyceo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    zzzzzzzzzz
     
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  10. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Boring
     
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  11. Jack Presscot

    Jack Presscot Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He will be both, so he is actually getting awarded two different WBA belts. Interim and Regular. Ruslan has been granted the Title "Champion in Remission" So, lets say Ruslan's labia heals up next year. Then, we can have a fight for all three belts, Regular, Interim, and Champion in Remisson. Then, the winner of that, lets say it's Andre the Giant, can face Frankenstein, for the WBA/WBA/WBA-WBO/IBF/IBO Unified Title, and the winner would also be named WBA Superchampion, and have a total of 7 belts.
     
    Jack Presscot, Aug 26, 2008
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  12. Stinky gloves

    Stinky gloves Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I hope Valuev wins, the reason is that he was active champion and any fight with him bring a lot of attention.
    No matter whether it is circus or not it far better than disappointing hugging fest served by bear in every of his fights.
     
    Stinky gloves, Aug 26, 2008
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  13. guncho

    guncho next champion! Full Member

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    WBA is joke!
     
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  14. guncho

    guncho next champion! Full Member

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    Agreed!:good
     
    guncho, Aug 26, 2008
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  15. Heavyrighthand

    Heavyrighthand Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I wonder if it'll be televised on some station, or the internet?

    I guess since its on in Germany, it'll be live in the afternoon, here in the US.

    Anyone know where to see it?

    Not overly enthused, and even though I expect Valuev to win a snoozefest, but I'd still like to see it, cause you never know..........
     
    Heavyrighthand, Aug 26, 2008
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