Kevin Johnson sounds an angry rude man.

[Ben_London]

Reading some of his statements I thought he sounded an idiot but wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt. Then I heard him on the radio last night and it confirmed it.

In a way I'd like Vitali to KO him.

[TheCheetah]

He's probably just trying to promote the fight. He's in for a rude awakening.

[paulf]

Yeah, Kevin is a cool guy. Just trying to sell the fight, because no one in America gives a **** about it. Kevins good, but if Chris couldnt do it...

[JFB629]

I like Johnson. He's a very skilled Heavyweight. Fast hands, quick on his feet and a sound boxing brain.

His Jab is one of the best in the division. It's fast, accurate and sharp. It his best punch in his arsenal.

He's not a huge hitter, but as of late has been putting a few away. He is coming off a pretty impressive performance were he stopped Devin Vargas in 6. Vargas was 17-0 going into the fight, with a fine amature pedigree, which included winning the National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Title and going to the Olympic Games in 2004. Although Vargas did take the fight on short notice.

Johnson is also a student of the game and has studied extensive footage of Muhhamad Ali and Larry Holmes. Two of the best Jabbers in Heavyweight History. Which is always good to hear.

He also never had a big amature background. Just 18 fights and never took up the sport of boxing until the age of 18. So he has learn't quick and come along way.

But he has a giant challage in front of him. Vitali Klitschko is a hard puzzle to figure out to say the least. He is extremly unorthodox, heavy handed and has a anvil chin. He would be hard fight for any Heavyweight in history.

Vitali has won 38 out of his 40 fights and the 2 losses are very questionable. One was to Southpaw Chris Byrd, were he pulled out due to a shoulder injury in the 9th round when he was miles ahead on the cards.

The other was two then Heavyweight King Lennox Lewis, were the bout was stopped on a cut in the 6th round. At the time of the stoppage Vitali led on the score cards.

37 of his 38 wins have come back KO. One of the highest KO percentages in history. He was also a world class amature.

Vitali Klitschko Amature Accomplishments
-1995 Super Heavyweight Silver Medalist at the World Championships
-1995 Super Heavyweight Gold Medalist at the Military World Championships

Vitali Klitschko's Resume Of Wins
-Herbie Hide
-Obed Sullivan
-Ed Mahone (21-0)
-Orlin Norris
-Ross Puritty
-Larry Donald
-Kirk Johnson
-Corrie Sanders
-Samuel Peter
-Juan Carlos Gomez
-Chris Arreola (27-0)

[Derranged_]

Reading some of his statements I thought he sounded an idiot but wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt. Then I heard him on the radio last night and it confirmed it.

In a way I'd like Vitali to KO him.

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[Calilloyd]

I like Johnson. He's a very skilled Heavyweight. Fast hands, quick on his feet and a sound boxing brain.

His Jab is one of the best in the division. It's fast, accurate and sharp. It his best punch in his arsenal.

He's not a huge hitter, but as of late has been putting a few away. He is coming off a pretty impressive performance were he stopped Devin Vargas in 6. Vargas was 17-0 going into the fight, with a fine amature pedigree, which included winning the National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Title and going to the Olympic Games in 2004. Although Vargas did take the fight on short notice.

Johnson is also a student of the game and has studied extensive footage of Muhhamad Ali and Larry Holmes. Two of the best Jabbers in Heavyweight History. Which is always good to hear.

He also never had a big amature background. Just 18 fights and never took up the sport of boxing until the age of 18. So he has learn't quick and come along way.

But he has a giant challage in front of him. Vitali Klitschko is a hard puzzle to figure out to say the least. He is extremly unorthodox, heavy handed and has a anvil chin. He would be hard fight for any Heavyweight in history.

Vitali has won 38 out of his 40 fights and the 2 losses are very questionable. One was to Southpaw Chris Byrd, were he pulled out due to a shoulder injury in the 9th round when he was miles ahead on the cards.

The other was two then Heavyweight King Lennox Lewis, were the bout was stopped on a cut in the 6th round. At the time of the stoppage Vitali led on the score cards.

37 of his 38 wins have come back KO. One of the highest KO percentages in history. He was also a world class amature.

Vitali Klitschko Amature Accomplishments
-1995 Super Heavyweight Silver Medalist at the World Championships
-1995 Super Heavyweight Gold Medalist at the Military World Championships

Vitali Klitschko's Resume Of Wins
-Herbie Hide
-Obed Sullivan
-Ed Mahone (21-0)
-Orlin Norris
-Ross Puritty
-Larry Donald
-Kirk Johnson
-Corrie Sanders
-Samuel Peter
-Juan Carlos Gomez
-Chris Arreola (27-0)

Johnson has done nothing to prepare for a fighter like Vitali Klitschko. Mismatch in my opinion.

[Kball15]

my sports book has him as a 10-1 underdog

[Benny Leonard]

I like Johnson. He's a very skilled Heavyweight. Fast hands, quick on his feet and a sound boxing brain.

His Jab is one of the best in the division. It's fast, accurate and sharp. It his best punch in his arsenal.

He's not a huge hitter, but as of late has been putting a few away. He is coming off a pretty impressive performance were he stopped Devin Vargas in 6. Vargas was 17-0 going into the fight, with a fine amature pedigree, which included winning the National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Title and going to the Olympic Games in 2004. Although Vargas did take the fight on short notice.

Johnson is also a student of the game and has studied extensive footage of Muhhamad Ali and Larry Holmes. Two of the best Jabbers in Heavyweight History. Which is always good to hear.

He also never had a big amature background. Just 18 fights and never took up the sport of boxing until the age of 18. So he has learn't quick and come along way.

But he has a giant challage in front of him. Vitali Klitschko is a hard puzzle to figure out to say the least. He is extremly unorthodox, heavy handed and has a anvil chin. He would be hard fight for any Heavyweight in history.

Vitali has won 38 out of his 40 fights and the 2 losses are very questionable. One was to Southpaw Chris Byrd, were he pulled out due to a shoulder injury in the 9th round when he was miles ahead on the cards.

The other was two then Heavyweight King Lennox Lewis, were the bout was stopped on a cut in the 6th round. At the time of the stoppage Vitali led on the score cards.

37 of his 38 wins have come back KO. One of the highest KO percentages in history. He was also a world class amature.

Vitali Klitschko Amature Accomplishments
-1995 Super Heavyweight Silver Medalist at the World Championships
-1995 Super Heavyweight Gold Medalist at the Military World Championships

Vitali Klitschko's Resume Of Wins
-Herbie Hide
-Obed Sullivan
-Ed Mahone (21-0)
-Orlin Norris
-Ross Puritty
-Larry Donald
-Kirk Johnson
-Corrie Sanders
-Samuel Peter
-Juan Carlos Gomez
-Chris Arreola (27-0)

WOW...you make him sound like the next coming of Larry Holmes.

I've only seen one fight with him and wasn't that impressed so I'll have to check out some more.

Wonder how many others share this opinion of yours.

Right now I have him getting schooled by Vitali.

[MidnightSpecial]

Johnson has done nothing to prepare for a fighter like Vitali Klitschko. Mismatch in my opinion.

just as the Arreola fight was. Arreola was a perfect matchup for Vitali. But Johnson wont be rushing in so i think he wont be made as ugly. but Johnson prolly doesnt have Arreolas chin which is apparently granite.

[Freddy Krueger]

my sports book has him as a 10-1 underdog

Can it go any higher? Honestly, I don't know what the hell his management team thought throwing him in this early against someone like Vitali. Nice paycheck but Vitali will hurt him and possibly end his career. Are they hoping Vitali underestimates Johnson or some **** happens? Because I can't see that happening either, out of all the fights I've seen of Vitali's I've never seen him underestimate anyone.