What happens to Kotelnik now?

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  1. gallardo

    gallardo Active Member Full Member

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    Hey guys,

    While all the discussion is raging with who Khan will fight next, I can't help but wonder what will happen to Kotelnik now that he has lost.

    While i'm overjoyed for Khan, I do feel a little sorry for Kotelnik. In a previous interview, he mentioned that it took him 7 years to earn this title, and yet hr *could* now potentially be back to the drawing board. (Note, I say "could", because i have no idea).

    What do the ESB experts see his options as? If you were his promoter, which opponent would you want him to fight next?
     
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  2. faisal

    faisal Hoolios daddy Full Member

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    he could end up being a fighter like Gianluca Branco were he holds a european title and defends in germany and gets a few gifts
     
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  3. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    He's Euro level that was confirmed last night I think.
     
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  4. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Rematch with Maidana. It was a close fight that could have gone either way and I am sure Maidana will want to avenge his only loss to date.
     
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    cupid LONDONER Full Member

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    This
     
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  6. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Its going to be very interesting how Warren will handle Khan from here. LW and LWW are a minefield.
     
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    Losfer_Words Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :goodYep. In America as an undercard fight this time, though.
     
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  8. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I am sure he is hoping Mallignaggi gets by Diaz, because the casual boxing fans know him from the Hatton fight and he sells a fight, whilst also being a very low risk opponent for Khan.
     
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    PatrickP Active Member Full Member

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    Which makes me wonder why everyone was billing him as genuine world class before the fight. Or did Khan beat the world class out of him?:hey
    Kotelnik has options at Euro level but that's about it.
     
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  10. Boro chris

    Boro chris Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think thats a little harsh. Khan was a severe stylistic nightmare for him. Scoring was pretty ridiculous as well!
     
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    I can see Kotelnik facing Maidana for the same belt again when Khan vacates it.
     
    duffman85, Jul 19, 2009
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