Why does Quitaly gets a shot at Peter?

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  1. joe33

    joe33 Guest

    Yeah because calling someone "Quitaly" is so mature
     
    joe33, Aug 29, 2008
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  2. Scar

    Scar VIP Member Full Member

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    If you remember when he was forced to retire because of an injury and had to give up the belt the WBC promised him automatic #1 mandatory spot whenever he decides to come back. They're just keeping their promise and a part of their rules.
     
    Scar, Aug 29, 2008
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  3. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    Because he is the WBC Champion Emeritus. Guess what? If Lennox Lewis ever comes back he won't have to wait either as he is also WBC Champion Emeritus.
     
    Rico Spadafora, Aug 29, 2008
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  4. rodney

    rodney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It doesnt really matter.
    What matters is that we have a fight.
    Vitali is way too much for Peter.
    Also a quality opponent.
     
    rodney, Aug 29, 2008
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  5. Sputnik44

    Sputnik44 Active Member Full Member

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    Listen, when Vitali injured his knee before the Rahman fight he could have put the whole division on hold by saying I'll fight when my knee heals and held his title for quite some time.

    instead of doing that he aggreed to give up his belt with the stipulation that whenever he was healthy he would get a title shot again.

    it's amazing that most of you who are upset about this fight also tear apart this division for being weak, so who would you rather see Peter fight? JT again? Arreola? maybe you want Haye who also hasn't fought another heavyweight in years?
     
    Sputnik44, Aug 29, 2008
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  6. Arriba

    Arriba Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Bingo.

    Sides can you think of a better opponent?
     
    Arriba, Aug 29, 2008
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  7. THE BLADE

    THE BLADE Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It is indeed an intriguing matchup, I just do not like the emeritus champion title as this obviously favors Vitali over other certainly more deserving former WBC champions.

    In my opinion he has not done anything special for boxing which could justify this favour.
     
    THE BLADE, Aug 30, 2008
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  8. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    I think the emeritus champion started with him
     
    catasyou, Aug 30, 2008
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  9. Arriba

    Arriba Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I hate the emeritus tag as much as you do, I just can't think of a better challenger right now unless you're a Golota nut or an Arreola fan.
     
    Arriba, Aug 30, 2008
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  10. THE BLADE

    THE BLADE Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yes, it was created especially for him.
     
    THE BLADE, Aug 30, 2008
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  11. THE BLADE

    THE BLADE Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yes, it is a good matchup. Vitali could also have taking a light tuneup and then get into the WBC rankings. I am sure Peter would have also agreed to fight him then.
     
    THE BLADE, Aug 30, 2008
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  12. THE BLADE

    THE BLADE Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yes, it is a good matchup. Vitali could also have taking a light tuneup and then get into the WBC rankings. I am sure Peter would have also agreed to fight him then.
     
    THE BLADE, Aug 30, 2008
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  13. Bazooka

    Bazooka Pimp C Wants 2 Be Me Full Member

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    He doesnt deserve a automatic shot at the title not after that long out of the ring, the reason he is getting a shot is because of the money involved and the WBC loves money.
     
    Bazooka, Aug 30, 2008
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  14. Bazooka

    Bazooka Pimp C Wants 2 Be Me Full Member

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    That is a bull**** title honestly, that was pretty much made soley for Vitali, When any other champion retire did they get this kind of special treatment?

    When Tyson came out of prison after four years you know what happend? all three major sanctioning bodies ranked him #1 automaticly and after loads of protest they made him take a tune up fight before he got a crack at the belt, I am not in favor of the favortisim Vitali is receiving.
     
    Bazooka, Aug 30, 2008
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  15. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    It was not created for Vitali. Lennox Lewis also has Emeritus status. It is for fighters that never lost their belt in the ring do to retirement or injury etc. and I have no problem with that.
     
    Rico Spadafora, Aug 30, 2008
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