Klitschko/Rahman july 23

July 23rd is my birthday.... What a birthday present for me...a robot fighting a one-hit wonder.

i think that alot of you guys are dismissing Rahman way too easily... vitali k will probably win, unless Rahman finds a way to take advantage of vitali's possibly shaky stamina - but remember that Rahman is a world class fighter with one-punch ko power (remember that flying right hand he smashed Lewis with?), and since this is his big shot he's gonna be on 110%. If vitali brings his A-game he'll win, but if his focus is off by even a little then he could be in trouble.

With all the shady things that supposedly went on before during and after the Wlad vs Brewster fight, if Don King legitimately had something to do with Wlad's demise that night I am shocked that Wlad would give Don King options on his future. Perhaps Don still does have options on him...Brewster was in Kings stable of fighters the time they fought as well. I believe.

No it isnt confidence, Wlad is still a draw. At the time of the first wlad/byrd fight King wasnt promoting Byrd. Now if King got his hands on a down heavyweight who is WHITE that still draws. King will make the most of it and pull a Berbick and step past Byrd and hand the title to Wlad himself, considering he would get options on Wlad. King promoting Wlad is a dream come true, a white heavyweight who draws....That would be Kings plan, Byrd doesnt make King squat and they have heat on each other especially with King promising Byrd a minimum 3 million dollar payday....Now thats crazy Byrd doesnt draw...Now paying Wlad 1.5 million per fight and drawing is what puts light bulbs above Kings head....Trust me, if that fight ever happened Byrd would have to knock out Wlad to win. Wlad is vulnerable to King as he isnt really a top guy after his back 2 back losses..... With all the shady things that supposedly went on before during and after the Wlad vs Brewster fight, if Don King legitimately had something to do with Wlad's demise that night I am shocked that Wlad would give Don King options on his future.

I thought that, that Byrd should test Wlad`s endurance but on second thoughts, i think it could land him in trouble ( Emanuel Steward would not let Klit get tired out, he`ll pace him). A radical idea would be for Byrd to train his punching and try to hit Wlad early. I KNOW Byrd can`t punch but if he can scare Klit early it might make Klit fight his fight. I just have nightmares about Byrd waiting till the second half of the fight for Klit to tire, i don`t see it happening because Byrd can`t put the pressure on that would be needed to tire Klit. This is the worst fight in the world for Byrd and he probably knows it. Just something in the way that Klit gets stopped, the way the punches that land ( not the hardest in the world some of them ) that even considering the power difference, Byrd might have a crack at a KO if he fought for it! Steward was in Wlads corner for the Brewster fight...Well I do nt know what the hell happened in that fight, and nobody really will...But it was cute of Wlad to try and save face by saying he was poisoined :lol1: The only 2 fights I am interested in with Byrd is either Byrd vs Toney...Which would probably be one ugly ass fight as both are counterpunchers. Byrd vs Klitschko... I believe Byrd would be able to rid us of Ruiz though, he fights on the outside and is quick on his feet. He would dominate Ruiz and has the tools to do so...This match should be made....But not to many people are fans of Byrd either.

Byrd might be able to pull it off down the stretch. Best thing would be for Byrd to make Wlad chase him for the first half, just run his ass off and make himself throw punches while Byrd counters and then around round 6 step it up and pick off his shots from a tired Klitschko....Thats if he got tired. I thought that, that Byrd should test Wlad`s endurance but on second thoughts, i think it could land him in trouble ( Emanuel Steward would not let Klit get tired out, he`ll pace him). A radical idea would be for Byrd to train his punching and try to hit Wlad early. I KNOW Byrd can`t punch but if he can scare Klit early it might make Klit fight his fight. I just have nightmares about Byrd waiting till the second half of the fight for Klit to tire, i don`t see it happening because Byrd can`t put the pressure on that would be needed to tire Klit. This is the worst fight in the world for Byrd and he probably knows it. Just something in the way that Klit gets stopped, the way the punches that land ( not the hardest in the world some of them ) that even considering the power difference, Byrd might have a crack at a KO if he fought for it!

i guess i'll be the voice of opposition. Rahman beats Klitschko. Klitschko is robotic in his movements and slow and lumbering with his punches and seemed to be out of breath by the 2nd round of his fight against Williams. Rahman, on the other hand, can move, can punch and will take it to Klitschko. now, if Rahman gets careless and caught with something early, it'll change everything, but i think he'll fight a smart fight and take the title by majority decision.

True, Wlad needs the chance that King can give him. I think Wlad is a new Gerry Cooney type of fighter. Looks good in practice but so vunerable against top flight ( or even medium ) opponents. If King can match him against fighters like Byrd, guys who can`t punch, he might prolong the title reign but I think King is the best thing for Wlad. They both need each other. I do hope Byrd wins though. I`m not a Byrd fan but i don`t like the way Wlad can hand pick a champ he can beat because his complextion deems him mandatory challenger. Good post, Depending on Wlads stamina issues (if their are any) Byrd might be able to pull it off down the stretch. Best thing would be for Byrd to make Wlad chase him for the first half, just run his ass off and make himself throw punches while Byrd counters and then around round 6 step it up and pick off his shots from a tired Klitschko....Thats if he got tired.... Hey your statement about complexion and getting championship fights without proving...Hey thats boxing and thats why it needs a change and stop killing this sport....

Wlad is vulnerable to King as he isnt really a top guy after his back 2 back losses..... True, Wlad needs the chance that King can give him. I think Wlad is a new Gerry Cooney type of fighter. Looks good in practice but so vunerable against top flight ( or even medium ) opponents. If King can match him against fighters like Byrd, guys who can`t punch, he might prolong the title reign but I think King is the best thing for Wlad. They both need each other. I do hope Byrd wins though. I`m not a Byrd fan but i don`t like the way Wlad can hand pick a champ he can beat because his complextion deems him mandatory challenger.

I think Vitali`s problem is Don King. King with his ways has prevented many a fight coming off if it isn`t in his interested. King would cut his right arm off before he let any of his flawed heavyweights near Klitscko. Also, Klitsko has stated that he won`t give King options. So why would King hand the IBF title to Klit? It wouldn`t make sense. I`m suprised he`s trying to get a Wlad - Byrd rematch. He must be conifident that Byrd can win! No it isnt confidence, Wlad is still a draw. At the time of the first wlad/byrd fight King wasnt promoting Byrd. Now if King got his hands on a down heavyweight who is WHITE that still draws. King will make the most of it and pull a Berbick and step past Byrd and hand the title to Wlad himself, considering he would get options on Wlad. King promoting Wlad is a dream come true, a white heavyweight who draws....That would be Kings plan, Byrd doesnt make King squat and they have heat on each other especially with King promising Byrd a minimum 3 million dollar payday....Now thats crazy Byrd doesnt draw...Now paying Wlad 1.5 million per fight and drawing is what puts light bulbs above Kings head....Trust me, if that fight ever happened Byrd would have to knock out Wlad to win. Wlad is vulnerable to King as he isnt really a top guy after his back 2 back losses.....

I think Vitali`s problem is Don King. King with his ways has prevented many a fight coming off if it isn`t in his interested. King would cut his right arm off before he let any of his flawed heavyweights near Klitscko. Also, Klitsko has stated that he won`t give King options. So why would King hand the IBF title to Klit? It wouldn`t make sense. I`m suprised he`s trying to get a Wlad - Byrd rematch. He must be conifident that Byrd can win!

your joking right? someone enlighten this f00l Im joking? Dont dodge the question, answer it. It's as simple as this. A. Herbie Hide Chris Byrd Ross Puritty Larry Donald Kirk Johnson Corrie Sanders Danny Williams B. Jameel McCline Andrew Golota Fres Oquendo Evander Holyfield David Tua Vitali Klitschko Ross Puritty C. Kali Meehan Wladimir Klitschko D. Andrew Golota Fres Oquendo Hasim Rahman Kirk Johnson Evander Holyfield Tony Tucker Jimmy Thunder Which letter has the better defeated top name opponents?

Why is Vitali not wanting to fight Byrd and keeps his name out of his mouth and says that Byrd should fight Wlad? To me that is ducking, they got personal beef and Vitali should avenge his bogus loss. But Vitali seems to be satisfied fighting lower level tier guys as opposed to being champion. He wants so desperately to be received as the main champion in the heavyweight division....But why? He isnt doing anything spectacular and any of the current crop of heavyweights would have fought Lennox valiantly and show heart anyways. Vitali hasnt showed me anything spectacular to call him the heavyweight champion of the world. Byrd/Ruiz both want unification, Vitali has no intentions of making that happen....Why? your joking right? someone enlighten this f00l

since when has vitali ducked byrd? Why is Vitali not wanting to fight Byrd and keeps his name out of his mouth and says that Byrd should fight Wlad? To me that is ducking, they got personal beef and Vitali should avenge his bogus loss. But Vitali seems to be satisfied fighting lower level tier guys as opposed to being champion. He wants so desperately to be received as the main champion in the heavyweight division....But why? He isnt doing anything spectacular and any of the current crop of heavyweights would have fought Lennox valiantly and show heart anyways. Vitali hasnt showed me anything spectacular to call him the heavyweight champion of the world. Byrd/Ruiz both want unification, Vitali has no intentions of making that happen....Why?

Vitali needs to quit being a little bitch and fight Byrd. I dont see why Vitali is so hell bent on NOT fighting Byrd, he says he dominated him rounds 1-10 and then quit because of an injury. If he made so much easy work for Byrd, why not go and get another title? Perhaps its the fact that Vitali and his brother are still having fantasies of being heavyweight champs at the same time? Well Byrd got spanked by Wladimir but at this point, I would favor Byrd over Wladimir. If something doesnt get on the ball and rolling, Byrd will be fighting Toney regardless of the outcome of the Ruiz matchup. As King got options on Toney and this would be a way for King to make some big dollars in his pocket. Wlad needs to chase the NABO belt if he wants to become a champion at the same time as his brother..... since when has vitali ducked byrd?

golota/brewser Byrd will fight WLad will be fighting to maek byrd fight him Vitali needs to quit being a little bitch and fight Byrd. I dont see why Vitali is so hell bent on NOT fighting Byrd, he says he dominated him rounds 1-10 and then quit because of an injury. If he made so much easy work for Byrd, why not go and get another title? Perhaps its the fact that Vitali and his brother are still having fantasies of being heavyweight champs at the same time? Well Byrd got spanked by Wladimir but at this point, I would favor Byrd over Wladimir. If something doesnt get on the ball and rolling, Byrd will be fighting Toney regardless of the outcome of the Ruiz matchup. As King got options on Toney and this would be a way for King to make some big dollars in his pocket. Wlad needs to chase the NABO belt if he wants to become a champion at the same time as his brother.....

golota/brewser Byrd will fight WLad will be fighting to maek byrd fight him

The heavyweight this year are actually good, Toney/Ruiz and VK/Rock.

well he didnt look as clean cut agaisnt williams as he did agaisnt others. it could be just me but vitali coulda been in better shape but he didnt need to he's to smart in the ring to let a small guy like willams take advantage., and he knew how to beat williams easly and no i dont think that homeland thing played any part of it.

Anyone know where they fighting? Hopefully its not Vegas, I'd pay the $800 for close seats if it was at MSG.