Wladimir Klitschko vs. Hasim Rahman is Being Explored

[Ray*]

Klitschko seeking new foe!
IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko is looking to line up a new opponent for his December 13th world title defense in Mannheim, Germany after IBF mandatory challenger Alexander Powetkin pulled out with an injury. "In any event, Wladimir will defend his heavyweight titles on December 13 at the SAP Arena in Mannheim," said Bernd Bönte, managing director of the Klitschko Management Group. "We are already in advanced talks with potential well-known opponents from the top ten of the world ratings."


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This gets even more funnier, Wlad saying they are looking at a top ten ranked fighter...I really hope THAT top ten ranked fighter isnt a guy called Hasim Rahman..

[rizkybizness]

The situation is different - short notice, not a lot of options. Don't you understand that?

Haye had nine months and plenty of options, Wlad has six weeks and very few options.

It doesnt matter how many months haye had, WLAD IS THE "MAN" at HW!

Dont you understand that????!?

[Ray*]

It doesnt matter how many months haye had, WLAD IS THE "MAN" at HW!

Dont you understand that????!?

The excuses would be flying in left and right..

[Southpaw16BF]

Really wanted Povektin in Dec, just have to wait. Think Wlad will beatdown Rahman getting the KO or TKO victory, Hasim is way past his best now but Hasim has always got a punches chance against Wlad.Can't see it do.

[Stab Judah]

Rahman's out within 5, rather see Golota in 2.

[BrooklynBomber]

Sorry but that doesnt make any difference, If an opponent pull out so what?? that shouldnt be an excuse...why did you use that same excuse for Haye that? Since that would have been is first fight at Heavyweight.

The difference is that Haye was talking big game and initially saying that he would come in and beat Klitschko right away. Then he had like 7 months off, dodged a bunch of guys who were willing to fight him, talked some more smack about how great he is and then picked to fight Barrett whose most amazing showing was getting his ass plastered around the ring by Wlad.

Nobody here is making any excuses for Rahman or trying to make him look any better then he is, which is a late replacement, stay busy fight for Wlad.
Nothing more, but nothing less.

No excuses either, that area is left for Haye fans.

[pana78]

pointless

Why would they make that fight it is pointless. Rahman quit last fight with toney. He gets no more respect. Hes DONE. Dont even waste our time with that fight

[pana78]

He should fight his brother but he wont because Vitali would expose him

[jisi]

He should fight his brother but he wont because Vitali would expose him

Rahman wants to fight Vitali in 2005, but Vitali was injured.

Rahman would be a good choice for Wlad.

[Mr. Ryan]

I actually feel that Rahman's size and physical strength could give Wladimir some trouble. Wladimir has a great jab but he tends to fall into clinches, which is the last place you need to be with Rahman. He is ridiculously strong, much stronger than Wlad.

Vitali would wipe the floor with Rahman.