Sturm vs. Sylvester: Weigh-in vid + pics.

This highly anticipated german matchup goes ahead tomorrow. Sebastian Sylvester refuses to call Felix Sturm by his name and refers to him by his old bosnian name Adnan Catic, making this a poor mans version of the famous Muhammad Ali - Ernie Terrell fight where Terrell referred to Ali as Cassius Clay. Ali responded by giving Terrell a prolonged beating while shouting "What's my name?" every time he hit him. As for Sturm and Sylvester no love is lost between these 2 either. They have refused to look each other in the eye and insults has been flying. Today the 2 adversaries weighed in. They both came in at 159.3 lbs. Felix Sturm: http://www.boxing.de/typo3temp/pics/26d61465b1.jpg Sebastian Sylvester (who looks like a sociopath......) : http://www.boxing.de/typo3temp/pics/79cc2aaa60.jpg http://www.boxing.de/typo3temp/pics/5c1daa1985.jpg Here's a vid:

Felix Sturm - Sebastian Sylvester Weigh-In - MyVideo

Comments (14)

BattlingNelson

Im more interested in Joel Julio vs. Dzinziruk. I mean, if Julio can beat him, thats a pretty huge statement. I feel Dzinziruk is one of the most underrated fighters in boxing, despite the fact that he hasnt fought anyone worth a damn since he won the title against Santos. I think Sylvester will beat Sturm. Sergiy Dzinziruk and Joel Julio: http://www.boxing.de/typo3temp/pics/1fca7e70ac.jpg

17y ago

Alec900

sure. sounds fine to me. if Sturm wins, you get 3000. ok I'll sig it,thank you 'n' good luck

17y ago

Alec900

Hard to predict this elgran. I dont like Sylvester personally and I wouldn't have fancied his chances until his last fight against Castillejo. But in that fight he fought very well dominating the rugged spaniard before knocking him out viciously in the final round. Sturm on the other hand was also very impressive last time out. Sturm is a brilliant defensive fighter with an excellent jab. I think it comes down to exactly that: How well can Felix work the jab. How well can Sylvester nullify it. Well to me it's a very even match-up so I sit a bit on the fence to be honest. Should I make a pick I'd go with Sturm most likely on points but I wouldn't rule out a late KO as Sylvester has been shaky in the past. I think Sylvester has also good jab,but I still expect Sturm to box circles around him,or even stop him late,'cause Sylvesters chin is questionable at best

17y ago

Steak

wanna bet,I got 3K on Sturm? sure. sounds fine to me. if Sturm wins, you get 3000.

17y ago

Alec900

17y ago

KJB

I cant really root for either fighter, but if Sturm wins I hope he gets up and gets the hell out of Germany, hes had a long enough career if he gets this one its time to try and fight for the real world title. He could learn a thing or two from what Abraham is doing.

17y ago

Steak

17y ago

Froch_You

Thanks for the video :boxing:

17y ago

BattlingNelson

what chanell over thier will it be playing so's i can look for a stream bat? any ideas? i was leaning towards sturm heavy till i read this guy,who's making me think: http://www.fightwriter.com/?q=node/1928 Graham Houston really knows what he's talking about. In germany the broadcaster is ZDF. There wont be an official stream :sad:

17y ago

BattlingNelson

Great fight, I cant wait. I think Sturm will win, he has a great jab and is very well placed in the ring at all times. Well I also got Sturm, but I doubt it'll be easy. Sylvester has nothing to lose here. Sturm has.

17y ago

madskills

Great fight, I cant wait. I think Sturm will win, he has a great jab and is very well placed in the ring at all times.

17y ago

BattlingNelson

Anychance of this turning into a really good fight? Only seen sturm get robbed against de la hoya and sylvester on eurosport against a bum which was pretty crap. Probably gonna check it out on a live stream anyway I think this will be a great fight TBH. There seem to be genuine hate between the two of them. A lot is at stake here. If Sturm wins he'll be in a position to earn megabucks fighting Arthur Abraham. That fight could be the biggest fight ever made in Germany.

17y ago

BattlingNelson

whats your prediction bat? i think despite having showed a weak chin in the past sylvester will win most exchanges and be granted a ud Hard to predict this elgran. I dont like Sylvester personally and I wouldn't have fancied his chances until his last fight against Castillejo. But in that fight he fought very well dominating the rugged spaniard before knocking him out viciously in the final round. Sturm on the other hand was also very impressive last time out. Sturm is a brilliant defensive fighter with an excellent jab. I think it comes down to exactly that: How well can Felix work the jab. How well can Sylvester nullify it. Well to me it's a very even match-up so I sit a bit on the fence to be honest. Should I make a pick I'd go with Sturm most likely on points but I wouldn't rule out a late KO as Sylvester has been shaky in the past.

17y ago

beecherhq

17y ago