Why isn't Wladimir fighting Helenius?

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  1. danno

    danno New Member Full Member

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    I could understand that Robert Helenius would want to wait to fight Klitschko due to his lack of pro fights.. But why isn't Klitschko offering Helenius a fight? Robert is ranked in the top 5 of the 3 belts Klitschko owns. Mormek is a bloated up cruiserweight who has fought next to no one in the HW division and averages a 10 spot in his ranking in the three belts klitschko owns. It doesn't make sense to me. After the Mormek fight, Klitschko will probably take on the chmbers/thmpson fight. Helenius is way down the road, unfortunately.
     
    danno, Oct 9, 2011
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  2. cesare-borgia

    cesare-borgia Übermensch in fieri Full Member

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    There is plenty of time for Helenius to get better and provide a proper challenge for wlad in 2012
     
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  3. ocelot

    ocelot Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I thought it was about having to fight his mandatory.
     
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  4. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    Because Helenius declined... "not ready"
     
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  5. Boxing Fanatic

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    did mansour decline too?
     
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  6. PitBull Petrill

    PitBull Petrill Active Member Full Member

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    Helenius talked a bit of trash saying that Wlad is not a fighter yet declined the challenge. He needs 2-3 more fights before getting in the ring wit Klit.
     
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  7. PitBull Petrill

    PitBull Petrill Active Member Full Member

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    He will never beat a KLit but he will provide a stiff challenge when he mature a bit more via more fights.
     
    PitBull Petrill, Oct 9, 2011
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  8. PitBull Petrill

    PitBull Petrill Active Member Full Member

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    The KLits could literally fight until their mid forties with no problem.
     
    PitBull Petrill, Oct 9, 2011
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  9. Heavyrighthand

    Heavyrighthand Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Helenius refused the offer.


    What else can be said?
     
    Heavyrighthand, Oct 9, 2011
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  10. greathamza

    greathamza Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Even he knows he wouldnt prove to be a challenge to either klit
     
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  11. bremen

    bremen Boxing Addict Full Member

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    They are still trying to develop Helenius. Helenius does not have leverage to secure good payday at this moment and he will most likely get slaughtered by Wlad and lose his place in line for the title shot.
     
    bremen, Oct 9, 2011
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  12. valdezjp

    valdezjp Member Full Member

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    Helenius was offered the fight. He admitted he is not ready. Stated he wants three more fights first. Wont matter. Helenius does not have the footwork or the boxing skills to win.
     
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  13. BoxingFanNo1

    BoxingFanNo1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Helenius said himself he needs 2-3 fights before he's ready, wants to work on his stamina and technique.
     
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  14. ludwig

    ludwig Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I understand K2 actually made Helenius an offer and it was turned down.

    Anyway if Helenius takes a K2 match now and gets destroyed then that damages his brand. The idea is to keep building up the hype train.
     
    ludwig, Oct 9, 2011
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  15. TerryESB

    TerryESB The Final Boss Full Member

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    I picked the Nigerian Nightmare, Lamon Brewster and Liakhovic to beat Helenius. What I am tired of is Helenius making me look like an idiot.
     
    TerryESB, Oct 9, 2011
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