nortguy

Gaining a title from Valuev has changed Haye's game. He no longer needs to try to get a Klit into the ring, thus, the reduced antagonizing, etc. He is now in the business of maximizing profit while minimizing risk = fight Audley.

Nortguy Brew had 15 months off since Loss to Lyak. That is about same amount of time off prior to 1st Klit fight. I remember Brew calling out Klit this winter as soon as doctor cleared eye injury (in February I think). He obviously needed money and/or felt that he had Klit's number and would beat him again.

Nortguy I remember reading or hearing Wlad say some time ago that he would rather not fight Holy as he is one of his idols and is obviously past his prime (likely after the Donald fight). That being said, it wouldn't surprise me too much if they did fight. Money talks. Also, a crappy as it is, recognition often comes from dispatching the known. Other mentionable - I thought the Savarese fight was possibly a 'tune-up' for Holy fighting a tall current heavy.

I think the Vitali comeback will only be one fight to allow the bros to be champs at the same time (they have stated that goal many times). Vit will then call out Lennox for interest sake (haha) and retire, leaving the WBC up for grabs.

Some good points throughout this post. A few other points on Tyson: - young physical prime (was alegedly adult size at 13) - fighting prime was greatly shortened by loosing/firing team/support group - lost 'will-to-win' following Cus' passing and unification of belts - alure based on 'potential.' Tyson was not all hype. Hype is for the masses but back in the day, boxing experts were almost unanimous in praise of Tyson - Size differential with some of the better heavyweights too much to deal with (comparable to Frazier with Foreman) Tyson's potential was still apparent during fight with Lewis. In particular, Lewis was very careful not to engage Tyson in the first round . Stewart also aluded to this during the later rounds when he was vehement with Lewis to take care of business rather than get caught. Post-fight, Stewart also praised Tyson's accomplishments. Nortguy

Few facts: 1. Challengers call out champs - WK does not need to call out anybody. 2. Povetkins team is in it for step-aside $ and for starting paper trail in case WK goes after another belt after TT. If this were to occur, it would then be easier for AP to ask to become Interim IFA belt-holder.