***Valuev vs. Liakhovich Round by Round***

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  1. kk17

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    Valuev is one big ugly hairy ape
     
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    Valuev's head has taken over the Boxen website...
     
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    Almost fight time...................
     
  6. Chilli

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    Well, I was saying that Serg would have an edge in starting rounds. Still Valuev can adjust. The bet is tempting but I won't rely on Lyakh after that long layoff
     
  7. kenmore

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    Valuev is a heavy favorite with the bookmakers. Different betting houses are favoring him by ratios of 4-1, 18-5, and 7-2.
     
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    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    That's nuts.
     
  9. kenmore

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    Sergei may not be at his best against big men. Look at the difference in the quality of his performances against Brewster and Briggs. I think the Briggs's big size confused Sergie.

    Valuev's advantage in size could enable him to thump and club his way to an easy, boring decision today.
     
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    Thats cool, but it's a week you or I will have to wear the avatar, I promise I wont make you wear a gay one like the Relentless avatar if I win.:yep
     
  11. Shane_Erich

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    Maybe they saw what **** shape Liakhovich came in.
     
  12. Big T

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    Is that about 6 hours diff. from the East Coast of the good old US of A?
     
  13. kenmore

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    I don't think it's a good sign that Lyakhovich weighed 250 lbs. for this bout. That is a career high for him. I wonder if it signals a conditioning issue.
     
  14. kk17

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    yes
     
  15. Chilli

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    Briggs has very good handspeed and can very well catch you on the way in. Valuev is a different story.