Vitali says he's going to hang it up soon

Good post

 

Classy dude, probably would of gave some past greats a run for their money, its a shame he never got the chance to other than fighting Lewis. Props :good

 

He's already fighting more against time than opponents. Hopefully he doesn't stretch it too far.

 

Interesting conundrum:

Most people seem to consider Vitali a better fighter than Wlad, yet-

If Vitali retired RIGHT NOW, I doubt anyone would consider him an ATG. Whereas, Wlad still has a chance to (barely) reach that status, assuming he fights a healthy Helenius, Price, and maybe 1-2 of the young lions, before he retires himself.

Vitali must think about this every day. He must surely want one more high-profile fight before it's over.

 

No. But Haye would only help Vitali's underwhelming resume. His best win to date is Sam Peter and he has refused to fight the champion for the past four years, so beating the clear #3 heavyweight would help his legacy, if only slightly.

 

atsch Dammit, Fae.

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Seems legit

 

lol he absolutely is. Hayes a **** but don't overlook his accomplishments. Unified Cruiserweight champ, Heavyweight belt holder. Unbeaten at Heavyweight except to Wlad. Audley fight was just money and hype and the stupid British public wanted to see it. Don't blame him for that one bit.

 

vitali is a very good boxer and a great guy . . . i wish him the best

 

I don't see any reason Vitali should worry about fighting Haye.

The biggest fight out there is obviously Povetkin.. who is holding the only belt they don't have locked up...the WBA paper title.

1. Povetkin is the toughest opponent out there.

2. Povetkin would be a big draw against Vitali in Eastern Europe

3. Povetkin scalp is much more valuable on a resume than Haye

4. Povetkin is easily the #3 fighter at the world level.


On Povetkin's side, it makes sense because:

1. WBC title = bigger pay day than any other option

2. Vitali is certainly slowing down, could be beatable...maybe...

3. Win over Vitali would do amazing things for Povetkin legacy

4. Win over Vitali locks up super fight with Wlad (although Pov has been ducking this for years)


With options like that out there, there is no reason to be talking to David Haye...who may not get past Chisora to begin with.

Vitali should be talking to Povetkin.

 

just because he was a mandatory, doesn't mean he's any good, besides, the WBA's rankings are a joke

 

Regardless clearly Haye can't say he's achieved more in the sport than Hide, Peter, Gomez, Adamek, Solis and Sanders. Curious to see your reasons as to why a win over Haye means more than any of the above.

 

this :good

Hide - 2 time world champion
Peter- WBC champion
Adamek- LWH and CW champion
Sanders- HW champion, KO'd Wlad in brutal fashion and was the last man to hurt Vitali

Solis is a joke for eating away his potential

 

You forgot the part about being a drugs cheat :thumbsup

 

Surely you are not speaking of David Haye....

Nobody outside of the UK considers Chisora in the Top 10 and Haye isn't rated on any list, even the British list!

****, even the British list has Tyson ****ing Fury rated over Chisora!

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Ring Magazine
For ratings ended May 7, 2012.
Heavyweight
CHAMPION: Wladimir Klitschko
Vitali Klitschko
Alexander Povetkin
Tomasz Adamek
Kubrat Pulev
Robert Helenius
Denis Boytsov
Ruslan Chagaev
Chris Arreola
Tyson Fury
Tony Thompson

IBF Ratings
Posted - Saturday 05th of May 2012
CHAMPION: Wladimir Klitschko Ukraine
Title won: Apr 22. 2006 Mandatory: Jun 11. 2011 Defended :
WBA: Alexander Povetkin Russian Federation
WBC: Vitaly Klitschko Ukraine
WBO: Wladimir Klitschko Ukraine
1 NOT RATED
2 Tony Thompson United States
3 Chris Arreola United States
4 Robert Helenius Germany
5 Denis Boytsov Germany
6 Alexander Dimitrenko Germany
7 Tomasz Adamek Poland
8 Jonathon Banks United States
9 Alexander Ustinov Russian Federation
10 Kubrat Pulev Bulgaria
11 Manuel Charr Germany
12 Konstantin Airich Germany
13 Maurice Harris United States
14 Kevin Johnson United States
15 Travis Walker United States

WORLD BOXING ORGANIZATION RANKING APRIL 2012
HEAVYWEIGHT
CHAMPION WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO UKR
1 Robert Helenius (Int-Cont) FIN
2 Alexander Dimitrenko GER
3 Denis Boytsov RUS
4 Chris Arreola USA
5 Alexander Ustinov RUS
6 Seth Mitchell USA
7 Carlos Takam (WBO Africa) CAM
8 Chauncy Welliver (Asia-Pacific Int.)(Oriental Int.) NZ
9 Monte Barrett (Asia-Pacific)(Oriental) USA
10 Luis Ortiz (Latino) CUB
11 Konstantin Airich (WBO Europe) KAZ
12 Kubrat Pulev BUL
13 Francesco Pianeta ITA
14 Jonathan Banks USA
15 Tyson Fury GB
WBA WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO
IBF WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO
WBC VITALI KLITSCHKO

World Boxing Council Rankings through May, 2012
Heavyweight
Rank Name
Champion Vitali Klitschko.
1 Chris Arreola
2 Denis Boytsov
3 Bermane Stiverne
4 Mariusz Wach
5 Alexander Dimitrenko
6 Johnathon Banks
7 Chauncy Welliver
8 Tyson Fury
9 Tomasz Adamek
10 Manuel Charr

WORLD BOXING ASSOCIATION
OFFICIAL RATINGS AS OF APRIL 2012
Based on results held from 05th April to May 08th, 2012
HEAVYWEIGHT
SUPER CHAMPION: WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO UKR
WORLD CHAMPION: ALEXANDER POVETKIN RUS
Won Title: 08-27-11
WBC: VITALY KLITSCHKO
IBF – WBO: WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO
1. HASIM RAHMAN USA
2. ROBERT HELENIUS (WBA I/C) FIN
3. ALEXANDER USTINOV RUS
4. DENIS BOYTSOV RUS
5. LUIS ORTIZ (INT) CUB
6. KUBRAT PULEV BUL
7. RUSLAN CHAGAEV UZB
8. CHRIS ARREOLA USA
9. MANUEL CHARR SYR
10. ANDRZEJ WAWRZYK (WBA INT) POL
11. JOVO PUDAR (PABA) BIH
12. TRAVIS WALKER USA
13. MAGOMED ABDUSALAMOV RUS
14. OLEG PLATOV UKR
15. RAPHAEL ZUMBANO BRA


British Boxing Rankings May 2012
Heavyweight
1: Tyson Fury (Manchester), 18-0
2: Dereck Chisora (Finchley), 15-2
3: David Price (Liverpool), 12-0
English champion
4: Sam Sexton (Norwich), 15-2
5: John McDermott (Horndon), 27-8
6: Michael Sprott (Reading), 36-17
7: Richard Towers (Sheffield), 12-0
8: Audley Harrison (London/California), 27-5
9: Albert Sosnowski (Brentwood/Poland), 46-4-2
10: Matt Skelton (Bedford) 26-6