WBA Heavyweight Tournament

Who Wins & why?

 

He does have a big punch but some of the finest china for a chin. :yep

Overall boxing skills are sound as well.....................

 

I think these guys are fairly well matched, regardless of which guy fights which guy first.

For example:

Sergei vs. TOS could be pretty good. The 2 contrasting styles could be interesting. It could also be boring.....................who am I kidding just see TOS vs. Byrd or Sergei vs. Briggs for extreme examples of this senario playing out.

Ruiz vs. Virchis could be a barnburner since neither guy has any real defense with Ruiz being the busier & Virchis being the more powerful. In fact it could be a quick KO for Virchis or Ruiz might outwork him.

I've never seen Taras Bindenko fight but if he's any good I say throw in in against the Giant and at least we'll be rid of one Russian. Valuev does have a decent jab so I'd have to favor his chances here.

 

I think Virchis, Valuev or Ruiz could win. I don't see TOS avoiding the KO vs. any of them. He can outbox any of them but how long can it last?

I voted for Sergei because he has an awkward style, decent power & decent jab.

 

Good post. Ruiz easily has the most experience esp. in big fights and his only losses are to fast, skilled boxers or huge power punchers.

I disagree that none of the mentioned fighters are really huge punchers though, since Virchis has that power even if he's slow, and TOS is pretty powerful himself because he times & lands his punches correctly.

 

So you felt compelled to point out my ignorance. :nut

Who cares. All the fighters listed are have been mentioned and, as far as I know, no one is confirmed just yet. No matches are set yet & I'm just rying to stir up some ****.