Where Is The Hype Regarding Klitschko Vs. McCline?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by The Fight Doctor, Sep 8, 2007.


  1. The Fight Doctor

    The Fight Doctor New Member Full Member

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    The fight is less than two weeks away, but the media (aside from a few Ukrainian and Russian news sites) doesn't seem to be covering it, the fans don't seem to be talking much about it, and Klitschko and McCline have been, for the most part, quiet. Personally, I think it's one of the most, if not the most, interesting heavyweight match-ups of the year.
     
  2. box03

    box03 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Me personally I cant wait to see it, I am one of the few who give Mccline a decent chance of winning. If both Vitali and Wlad own all the titles I will have no choice but to convert to watching ufc matches until there reign is over, 2 homosexuals holding the titles dont sit well with me.
     
  3. AJAX

    AJAX war sonnen! Full Member

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    i'm looking forward to this fight, but as for media in north America covering it? you can forget it.
     
  4. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    Why aren't people interested in this fight?? Because most boxing fans can spot a set-up fight when they see one. After Vitali blows through McCline, then the hype will start.
     
  5. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    I am really excited to see how Vitali looks after so much time off from the ring. The fight isn't getting more publicity because this is expected to be an easy comeback fight for Vitali. Had he been fighting Oleg Maskaev, the fight would have been much bigger.
     
  6. 2smart4u

    2smart4u Well-Known Member Full Member

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    :smoke Because both guys are pushing 40 and are unlikly to take ALIs place in the public eye !:bbb
     
  7. mykolakozak

    mykolakozak Active Member Full Member

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    This will be good a fight, and I think a lot of ppl are waiting to see it. But HeavyWeight division has been through so much that it is hard to expect anything too exciting. Chagaev was about to fight for a 2nd belt, gone and now back. Vitali was about to fight Maskaev, now thats gone too. Peter finally got Chagaev, it took them months to get their **** straight. Although there seems to be some sunshine coming through, and it finally looks that the Heavy Weight division is beginning to lift up, it is hard to predict anything.
     
  8. mykolakozak

    mykolakozak Active Member Full Member

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    I think it would be quiet interesting if the Klitschko brothers were too hold all the belts, I dont see anyone out there that would beat them so why not. He claims its the fact that he doesnt want to see two homos holding the titles. One, if you dont understand somebody's please stop. I am Ukrainian and homosexuality is almost unheard off. In fact most Ukis find it really sinful and discraceful. Two, the pics and attitude of the Klitschko brothers that you see is what I see many times from where I am from, and it has nothing to do with being gay. They are not gay, so stop being ignorant. Just like you see an Italian guy kissing another Italian guy on the cheek, that doesnt mean its homo. Its someone elses culture. The Klitschko brothers dont diss these huge XXXXL baggy pants and shirts and the vulgar language that some of the American boxers have. So please stop with yours.
     
  9. joeboxer

    joeboxer Well-Known Member Full Member

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    you're an ignorant fool. the UFC deserves you.
     
  10. The Kurgan

    The Kurgan Boxing Junkie banned

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    Bingo. People aren't hyping this for the same reason Holyfield-Savarese or Rahman-Sykes didn't get much hype. They were fights designed to be impressive AFTER the event, although Rahman-Sykes failed even in that.
     
  11. unclepaulie

    unclepaulie Run like an antelope! Full Member

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    Its because everyone knows whos gonna win already....
     
  12. Marnoff

    Marnoff Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yep.
     
  13. Flatlander

    Flatlander Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This fight has the opportunities to be a decent fight or a stinker. I think it will be the latter, as does most of the sports networks. It will not be no Lyle vs Foreman or Ali vs Frazier this is certain.
     
  14. Cachibatches

    Cachibatches Boxing Junkie banned

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    You know:

    1) I do not believe the Klits are gay
    2) it woduln't detract from their ability and class if it they were
    3) you are dead on about their being gentlemen
    4) I try to respect other cultures
    5) I wish them well and think your thoughts are well stated.

    But

    6) They should not have done those pics. Lets say that we 80% agree.
     
  15. SevenSamurai

    SevenSamurai 3 year ESB vet. Full Member

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    There is not much hype regarding this fight, because rightly so, it is seen as a warm up fight for Vitali before he fights for a title.

    Also no on really knows how much Vitali has left, and whether he will be able to come through this fight uninjured and another training camp uninjured given the seriousness of his injuries before.