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A look at the Heavyweight division
Top Guys
These guys will be factors for the foreseeable future
Klistchko- will remain dominent for the forseable future as he is much improved and seems to have beaten his nerve and stamina problems.
Chagaev- All around solid no real weaknesses and has some really solid wins. I would really like to see more of this guy.
Middle of the pack
Ibraginov- solid fighter with good boxing skills and fast hands. His chin may not be that great however. He will make some interesting fights.
Valuev- We will just have to see how he does with his comeback. I think his days are numbered however as he can be easily out worked by many of the top heavies.
Lyachovich- like Valuev he is in limbo also. His fight with valuev is important to see who has a future in the divison. Like the other eastern Euros Sultan and Ruslan he seems solid and was beating Briggs until he got caught.
Peter- Wow talk about going from savior to nothing but questions. Does he really have a chin is his power overrated. Were the Toney victories do more to Toney’s age and injuries than peters skills.
Up and coming
Povetkin- This guy seems like the real deal and has great skills and determination. I just wonder how he will fair against another hungry and confident heavy.
Chambers- Big questions about this guy. If he can throw more punches he will be a factor if not he won’t go to far as he will get beat by any of the eastern euros.
Thompson- For some reason I think this guy is the sleeper of the division. He has some good skill size and a good jab. 08 should be a very interesting year for him.
On the way out
Brewster- He never had that much skill to begin with and his only defense was a solid chin. His power could still win him a few fights but I just don’t see him going anywhere. He was very exciting when he was on top.
Byrd- He is done as a heavy he just does not have the speed or movment to compete with the big boys and has not for a while. Great champ classy guy glad I don’t have to hear his wife for much longer.
Rachman- He has made a career on beating nobodies and getting credit for it the last few years. Its pretty sad when your best win since Lewis is a decision over Monty Barret.
Toney- Injeries and age have claimed Toney. I don’t think he has that much left at heavy like byrd if he could get back to cruiser he could extend his career.
Brock- He just does not seem to have fire anymore and never did much to earn a lot of recognition besides a solid win over Mcline. His chin and conditioning are now suspect as well.
Maskaev- Everyone knows he was always on borrowed time. I am glad he won a title because I always liked him.
Top Guys
These guys will be factors for the foreseeable future
Klistchko- will remain dominent for the forseable future as he is much improved and seems to have beaten his nerve and stamina problems.
Chagaev- All around solid no real weaknesses and has some really solid wins. I would really like to see more of this guy.
Middle of the pack
Ibraginov- solid fighter with good boxing skills and fast hands. His chin may not be that great however. He will make some interesting fights.
Valuev- We will just have to see how he does with his comeback. I think his days are numbered however as he can be easily out worked by many of the top heavies.
Lyachovich- like Valuev he is in limbo also. His fight with valuev is important to see who has a future in the divison. Like the other eastern Euros Sultan and Ruslan he seems solid and was beating Briggs until he got caught.
Peter- Wow talk about going from savior to nothing but questions. Does he really have a chin is his power overrated. Were the Toney victories do more to Toney’s age and injuries than peters skills.
Up and coming
Povetkin- This guy seems like the real deal and has great skills and determination. I just wonder how he will fair against another hungry and confident heavy.
Chambers- Big questions about this guy. If he can throw more punches he will be a factor if not he won’t go to far as he will get beat by any of the eastern euros.
Thompson- For some reason I think this guy is the sleeper of the division. He has some good skill size and a good jab. 08 should be a very interesting year for him.
On the way out
Brewster- He never had that much skill to begin with and his only defense was a solid chin. His power could still win him a few fights but I just don’t see him going anywhere. He was very exciting when he was on top.
Byrd- He is done as a heavy he just does not have the speed or movment to compete with the big boys and has not for a while. Great champ classy guy glad I don’t have to hear his wife for much longer.
Rachman- He has made a career on beating nobodies and getting credit for it the last few years. Its pretty sad when your best win since Lewis is a decision over Monty Barret.
Toney- Injeries and age have claimed Toney. I don’t think he has that much left at heavy like byrd if he could get back to cruiser he could extend his career.
Brock- He just does not seem to have fire anymore and never did much to earn a lot of recognition besides a solid win over Mcline. His chin and conditioning are now suspect as well.
Maskaev- Everyone knows he was always on borrowed time. I am glad he won a title because I always liked him.
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