Klitschko/Rahman july 23

[Kimmy]

Byrd might be able to pull it off down the stretch. Best thing would be for Byrd to make Wlad chase him for the first half, just run his ass off and make himself throw punches while Byrd counters and then around round 6 step it up and pick off his shots from a tired Klitschko....Thats if he got tired.

I thought that, that Byrd should test Wlad`s endurance but on second thoughts, i think it could land him in trouble ( Emanuel Steward would not let Klit get tired out, he`ll pace him).
A radical idea would be for Byrd to train his punching and try to hit Wlad early. I KNOW Byrd can`t punch but if he can scare Klit early it might make Klit fight his fight. I just have nightmares about Byrd waiting till the second half of the fight for Klit to tire, i don`t see it happening because Byrd can`t put the pressure on that would be needed to tire Klit. This is the worst fight in the world for Byrd and he probably knows it. Just something in the way that Klit gets stopped, the way the punches that land ( not the hardest in the world some of them ) that even considering the power difference, Byrd might have a crack at a KO if he fought for it!

[spinksjinx]

I thought that, that Byrd should test Wlad`s endurance but on second thoughts, i think it could land him in trouble ( Emanuel Steward would not let Klit get tired out, he`ll pace him).
A radical idea would be for Byrd to train his punching and try to hit Wlad early. I KNOW Byrd can`t punch but if he can scare Klit early it might make Klit fight his fight. I just have nightmares about Byrd waiting till the second half of the fight for Klit to tire, i don`t see it happening because Byrd can`t put the pressure on that would be needed to tire Klit. This is the worst fight in the world for Byrd and he probably knows it. Just something in the way that Klit gets stopped, the way the punches that land ( not the hardest in the world some of them ) that even considering the power difference, Byrd might have a crack at a KO if he fought for it!

Steward was in Wlads corner for the Brewster fight...Well I do nt know what the hell happened in that fight, and nobody really will...But it was cute of Wlad to try and save face by saying he was poisoined

The only 2 fights I am interested in with Byrd is either Byrd vs Toney...Which would probably be one ugly ass fight as both are counterpunchers. Byrd vs Klitschko...

I believe Byrd would be able to rid us of Ruiz though, he fights on the outside and is quick on his feet. He would dominate Ruiz and has the tools to do so...This match should be made....But not to many people are fans of Byrd either.

[ejk22]

No it isnt confidence, Wlad is still a draw. At the time of the first wlad/byrd fight King wasnt promoting Byrd. Now if King got his hands on a down heavyweight who is WHITE that still draws. King will make the most of it and pull a Berbick and step past Byrd and hand the title to Wlad himself, considering he would get options on Wlad.

King promoting Wlad is a dream come true, a white heavyweight who draws....That would be Kings plan, Byrd doesnt make King squat and they have heat on each other especially with King promising Byrd a minimum 3 million dollar payday....Now thats crazy Byrd doesnt draw...Now paying Wlad 1.5 million per fight and drawing is what puts light bulbs above Kings head....Trust me, if that fight ever happened Byrd would have to knock out Wlad to win.

Wlad is vulnerable to King as he isnt really a top guy after his back 2 back losses.....

With all the shady things that supposedly went on before during and after the Wlad vs Brewster fight, if Don King legitimately had something to do with Wlad's demise that night I am shocked that Wlad would give Don King options on his future.

[spinksjinx]

With all the shady things that supposedly went on before during and after the Wlad vs Brewster fight, if Don King legitimately had something to do with Wlad's demise that night I am shocked that Wlad would give Don King options on his future.

Perhaps Don still does have options on him...Brewster was in Kings stable of fighters the time they fought as well. I believe.

[snap the jab]

i think that alot of you guys are dismissing Rahman way too easily... vitali k will probably win, unless Rahman finds a way to take advantage of vitali's possibly shaky stamina - but remember that Rahman is a world class fighter with one-punch ko power (remember that flying right hand he smashed Lewis with?), and since this is his big shot he's gonna be on 110%. If vitali brings his A-game he'll win, but if his focus is off by even a little then he could be in trouble.

[jack_the_rippuh]

July 23rd is my birthday....

What a birthday present for me...a robot fighting a one-hit wonder.