It's Offical: Wlad Klitschko v Tony Thompson! Who You Got?

[BattlingNelson]

Wlad will show the world some big punching in this one. Thompson wont last more than 5.

[Feint]

Klitschko by TKO. Let’s say round 8…

I haven't seen a lot of Thompson but I think Wlad is going to throw that right of his more often in this fight, which isn't good for anyone he faces.

[The Hammer]

The latest I've read is that Wlad says this fight will be on either July 5th or July 12.

[macman]

Thompson is a very good fighter, & seems to be the overlooked guy in the division.

However, don't think that Steward will overlook him, & Wlad should be prepared for him.

This is one of the best matchup's in the division
- Thompson is a very big pressure fighter who throws a lot punches per round, so Wlad won't be able to coast, & we should see some very qood exchanges in this one as well as a fast pace, mostly thanks to Thompson.

However, Wlad is the harder, more accurate puncher, with the better defence.

Big question will be how does Wlad's stamina hold up down the stretch if Wlad isn't able to get Thompson out of there in the first 6 or 7 rounds, or have him so badly hurt that he isn't able to offer much of a consistent attack in the later rounds.

Damn good matchup, & am looking forward to this one.

[KESSLER]

Thompson has no chance in hell....Wlad will destroy Thompson and win by KO. You Americans can kiss another one of your heavyweights goodbye.

Co-sign my brother

[KESSLER]

oh please, Thompson is better than ****ty ass Ibragimov. I feel bad saying that because Ibragimov is a nice guy, but I have never ever thought of him as anything good at all. Thompson looked good against Krasniqi, and Krasniqi is someone who was easily beating Brewster before he got caught with some huge shots. and this was a Brewster before a huge layoff and before one of his eyes was blinded.
it is NOT impossible for Wlad to lose a decision. I dont see it happening with the people in this division...but this is not the same Wlad as years ago. he doesnt throw a lot of punches, and an active fighter with good conditioning and infighting ability could possibly take advantage of that.

years ago it was basically impossible for Wlad to lose a decision, because he was a beautiful offensive fighter who would simply unload on his opponents in the first few rounds, and because of the combo of speed, reach and power there wasnt much anyone could do. problem is, Wlad CANT unload like that, cause he gases out and can be prone to a knockout. but that isnt the Wlad that fights today, much different fighter.

I'm convinced you're Tony Thompson.

[The Hammer]

The fight is now scheduled for July 12 in Germany and will be televised by HBO.

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=3329064

They are now just waiting for the okay from the IBF to wait until the fall to fight the mandatory Povetkin, then it will be official.

[damian5000]

Wlad KO mid rounds. If Thompson goes at him he's going to get KO'd sooner.

[RAESAAD]

I got a headache and am going to go to sleep....thats who I got.

[mossimo36]

I gotta say Klitschko by TKO in the 8th round. Thompson looks susceptible to Klit's one-two which will end it. I dont see any real power to keep Klitschko off him. Another day at the office