Good post. I actually do think that a Wlad/Valuev fight is very possible. Valuev is no spring chicken and I think he would take the fight if the $$ was right. I think it would be huge in Germany. I really think Valuev would do it. 1 big fight with Wlad would be more $ than 3-4 fights with "No Name" fighters.
"close decision"? NO WAY... Brutal KO Wlad is to fast, to strong and has much more ring experience than anyone Valuev has ever faced.
i say wlad just curises to a nice easy UD win i cant see him KO'ing Valuev even though i think he would rock him more than once
I think Wlad is preparing to eventually fight the giant. He knows that this is probably the biggest fight he can make at this time in his career. I think he will work his way on the inside and KO the giant. Wlad will want to make this a statement fight. He expressed wanting to work with Thompson after his last fight to improve his inside fight game. Can't wait!!
It will happen! Trust me Wlad will be working on this big time (inside info) I think for Feb/March 09...maybe june/july 09
I highly doubt it. Valuev has a very good chin and his size will make Wlad cautious and hesitant to throw rights, as usual.
Christ, 80 votes to 3 for Valuev? I'd definitely favor Wlad, but i'm surprised the Russian got so few votes. A guy like Ibragimov or even Thompson at least got 10-20% of the votes.
like these guys also: Byrd Brock Brewster Austin Thompson Wlad has a 90% ko rate... I just dont see Valuev with anything special... He might have a good chin now, based on who he has fought so far, but Wlad is a different story. Wlad would be the BEST, by far, that Valuev has ever faced
damn scar....that's cold even by my standards lol at these poll results. looks like the giant really impressed everyone yeasterday...but like the three stooges are sticking to their guns though :yep
hey chef is it true the IBF is enforcing a Nov 30 deadline for Wlad to fight Povetkin? this could cause some problems if that's the case. can't imagine the IBF would be so bitchy over 2 weeks :think
based on what? moster punchers ruiz and barrett buckling him with a single right hand....the best puncher he's faced was chagaev whose best ko is over Britain's favorite son Michael Sprott :nut wlad is no crazy ike but he's decent :yep
No the Dec 13th has been approved. The IBF understood the politics and understands its only 2 weeks past deadline.... Thats the last I heard