THE CONSPIRACY BEHIND WLAD'S POOR last night's PERFORMANCE

[!! Mr. Soprano]

I know it's a problem.. I'm one of those people that always assume that things don't just happen, there needs to be a reason....

Here is my explanation for Wlad's last night's outing.

We all know Wlad wants to unify the belts, with that said, that only leaves Chagaev as a the next step. (Brother Vitali is in line for the WBC and Wlad wants no part of it)

Chagaev is a similar in size to Ibragimov, also a Southpaw.. now think about it, if Wlad was to brutally dismantle Sultan, would Chagaev want any part of Wlad? I think not.. he will be trying to hold on to his dear belt harder than he does now and for as long as he can.

I think Wlad's better chances to unify with the WBA if Valuev wins the rematch.


So Wlad had to look scared, he had to look vulnerable, and he had to put his offence arsenal on hold and to look beatable. All that not to scare potential future match ups.

Thoughts?

Have I lot my mind by taking it too deep?

[MELLY-MEL...]

good theory! sure it could be possible! unlikely, but 4 sure possible!

[Easy-E]

I think its more that Wlad just isnt that good. (comparitivly to other heavyweights in history)
The fact that there are conspiricy's behind each of his losses is sad.
Basiclly, he put on a ****ty performance, but to consider that he did so on purpose is just nuts.

[Fox McCloud]

I actually did think about that. Why would Chagaev step into the ring when his clone got pounded in the ass in 2 rounds, if that's what Wladimir had done?

More likely though, I do think that Sultan is just very hard to hit. He keeps his head so far back that it is very difficult to hit him with a clean shot.

[TheGreatA]

I think Chagaev would've rather seen Ibragimov get knocked out cold by Wladimir in two rounds than see him get dominated by Wladimir's jab and the occasional right hand for 12 rounds.

Chagaev has a more solid chin than Ibragimov does but now it seems like taking Wladimir's punches until he gets exhausted doesn't work anymore because he doesn't throw much.

[DURAN_IS_GOD]

wow its kind of astonishing how far people will stretch to see the good in a fighter they love.... its hard to separate emotions from facts but the truth is that wlad is not as good as many here WANT to believe. Thats not hating on the guy, its just saying it how it is

[!! Mr. Soprano]

I think Chagaev would've rather seen Ibragimov get knocked out cold by Wladimir in two rounds than see him get dominated by Wladimir's jab and the occasional right hand for 12 rounds.

Chagaev has a more solid chin than Ibragimov does but now it seems like taking Wladimir's punches until he gets exhausted doesn't matter anymore because he doesn't throw much.

And you know this how?

Has either one taken a crazy amount of punishment?
Has either one ever been down?

The unaccounted knock down yesterday was more of a.. "**** I have no where to go" rather than "**** I have a concussion" Ibragimov got up, had his legs and was ready to fight. He did not appear to be hurt.

Until proven otherwise, Sultan has a great chin

[TheGreatA]

Ibragimov was knocked down by Ray Austin and Friday Ahunanya, slightly stunned by Holyfield.

Chagaev took punches from Virchis and Valuev without getting hurt.

[Ramamaiden]

thats an interesting theory, and maybe it would sound like an excuse at first, but its not at all that crazy :P. we´ll have wait for his next fight to see if this may be true =P

[!! Mr. Soprano]

Ibragimov was knocked down by Ray Austin and Friday Ahunanya, slightly stunned by Holyfield.

Chagaev took punches from Virchis and Valuev without getting hurt.

OK.. Thanks... I stand corrected