Klitschko, Ibragimov To Unify on HBO - 2/23

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Klitschko, Ibragimov To Unify on HBO - 2/23

NEW YORK, NY – For several years, fight fans have longed for the day when the heavyweight championship of the world would be unified and one man would reign atop the sport’s glamour division. On Saturday, February 23rd, at ‘The Mecca of Boxing’, New York City’s Madison Square Garden, that day will be one step closer when IBF & IBO Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko and WBO Heavyweight Champion Sultan Ibragimov meet to unify their titles in a bout destined to bring cl! arity to the heavyweights once again. [details]

[Mike Tyson77]

ye but I think it will be a bit tough for him for the first few rounds

I just dont think Sultan can get inside of Wlad. Wlad has such a long reach and Sultan is very short compared to Wlad.

[Easy-E]

Wlad Tko 8.

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Poopa... Leo's been reporting this news since yesterday..

[Leo Pradun]

Sultan deserves credit for taking this fight, especially since hes onnly had one title defense, he could have milked the title

[Mike Tyson77]

Sultan deserves credit for taking this fight, especially since hes onnly had one title defense, he could have milked the title

I give him major props for taking the fight. He showed he has charater for fighting the best and not milking the title like you mention.

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Sultan deserves credit for taking this fight, especially since hes onnly had one title defense, he could have milked the title

I also do admire Ibragimov for pushing for unification with Chagaev last summer and now with Klitschko early next year. This fight’s probably a win-win situation for Ibragimov b/c if he wins, he becomes the ‘man’ in the division and if he loses in a valiant effort, he still maintains his status as one of the top heavies. This fight will also be a nice payday for him…

[!! Mr. Soprano]

Eventhough I favor Klitschko I think he might have tough time for the first few rounds with Iggy. Wlad has to fight his fight which is from the outside, Im sure thats what he will do. This fight should be exciting

WTF is this "Iggy" coming from?

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WTF is this "Iggy" coming from?

Everyone calls Ibragimov, Iggy....

[PBDS]

a southpaw stance, excellent hand speed,,,combination punching,,underrated power and good movement. I still think wald wins by kayo but its a way more dangerous fight than most seem to think. wlad will have some trouble with sultans speed

...I think initialy he may but he's just too much for Sultan. Sultan is an awkward opponent to be sure. I know Sultan is a bigger puncher but Byrd is about as slick of a southpaw as their is and he was completely outboxed and demolished by Wlad twice. Even if Sultan is catious with Wlad like he was with Briggs he won't be able to stay away. I do think it will be a far better fight than most expect.