They both want this fight. They both have said a zillion times their goal is to unify the belts. Valuev has one of them.
Damn! Vitaly vs Valuev in Germany! Russian and Ukranian power rules in Germany!!:happy The Germans love our heros! Hail Vitaly! Hail Kolya! For all Germans and german speaking posters on this forum! (for any russian speaking poster,too): www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiJO9YYN_VQ
Only two days ago Vitali was quoted as saying he got a call from Valuev and Valuev is ready to fight and Klit was "delighted" he called.
Well valuev has gone on record that they have a fighter to fighter agreement. But, they have to work out so much more. This is the biggest fight for Vitali right now. I see no reason why this shouldnt be made. It would be a HUGE mistake for Vitali to negotiate with Haye, who would likely keep old man Vitali out of the ring for the remainder of the year.
Fighter to fighter doesnt mean much when Don KIng is in the back ground. The last I had heard was "NO" from Valuev, but maybe it changed since Wlads fight. I will make calls to then in the morning:good
One thing I do know is Vitali is smart enough to tell his manager what to do. This fight would be really big right now, big money for both guys. I see this as Vitalis next fight and I also think it will happen on Valuev;s timeline, late spet or early october. The only roadblock is of course, Don King. thats why I added him into the poll. Arreola will not fight Vitali..not gonna happen. The guy isnt ready. Haye, you would expect vitali will follow up from hsi brother and tell him to go to the back of the line where he belongs. This fight makes the most sense and Valuev says he is ready.
You know..I voted Vitali by decision. But, Vitali is very brittle and he is getting up there in years. Valuev has a really good jab and the reach, height and fist advatage and vitali also cuts. Valuev has an outside chance on this one late in the fight.
Last I heard Arreola flat out said "NO" I think this fight with Valuev all comes down to Don King. Maybe King is ready to cash out with Valuev:yep