Comments Thread For: Nikolai Valuev Accepts $2.5 Million To Face Vitali Klitschko

[ChopperRead]

Baby bro avoided a rematch with Sanders back in the day, they didnt want James Toney when he was a viable challenger, they are afraid to lose, the two biggest heavies in the division yet they fight the scariest styles, go figure. Like watching a hunter poke a lion for hours to see if its dead, only to realize when its dead they still want go in for the "kill".

Vitali took care of Sanders and after that Corrie was done. Whether Wlad "wanted" him or not I don't know. But that has nothing to do with 2010 and who you think they're avoiding.

And James Toney (you've gotta be kidding) walked away from an offer to fight Wlad -- you can find the info if you use Google.

And that's lucky for James Toney, who is brain-damaged enough already and who had ZERO chance versus either Klitschko.

But that is blowing smoke on your part, because you implied that they are ducking someone right now, in 2010. If you don't want Vitali to fight Valuev, who do you think he should fight that is a big danger to him? Seems to me Valuev is as dangerous to VK as anyone else out there: at least he isn't giving up a size disadvantage.

I should add that the Klitschko Brothers are not the same fighter, and while I can see Wlad being criticized for being too cautious at times, I've never seen Vitali fight that way. Vitali has taken plenty of hard shots and isn't afraid to mix it up with anyone.

[a08]

I wanted to see how Godzilla falls, for years!!! Very soon I will see it!!! I just can't wait!!!

[a08]

Looks like Godzilla has grown some balls,now the time for another *****,for Davey Gay to do the same.Come on Davey!Come on b!tch!

[Motofan]

The giant gets stopped.

[ChopperRead]

Baby bro avoided a rematch with Sanders back in the day, they didnt want James Toney when he was a viable challenger, they are afraid to lose, the two biggest heavies in the division yet they fight the scariest styles, go figure. Like watching a hunter poke a lion for hours to see if its dead, only to realize when its dead they still want go in for the "kill".

Toney Turns Down $ 1.5 Mil Offer For Klitschko Fight

06.06.06 - By Matt Stein: For many people, a fight between James Toney (69-4-3, 43 KO's) and Wladimir Klitschko, the IBF heavyweight champion, would seem to be a match made in heaven. However, as the saying goes, ‘good things never come easy,’ which is the case for the making of a fight between Wladimir and Toney. Apparently, from all accounts, Toney isn't particularly interested in fighting Wladimir (46-3, 41 KO's) for a mere $1.5 mil, saying, in part, he's not interested in that "chump change," and is leaning more towards fighting the winner of Hasim Rahman and Oleg Maskaev for the WBC heavyweight title, which takes place on August 12th..

[Ogecca MaMa]

aww come on. Russian pride? no1 likes Valuev even in his own country, he doesnt have any fans either.

[Pirao]

I don't think Vitali can KO Valuev, TKO yes, but KO, I don't think so.

[Pirao]

Hooray for Valuev, but Im tired of seeing these scary Klits against people they know they will beat.

They will beat everyone, so what do you suggest? That they stop fighting?

[PinoyZoi]

WTF why would he pay so much to fight Valuev? I am suprise they even make 2.5m with these type of boring fights.

[Phirsole]

I am looking forward to this fight. But I don't think Vitali gets a KD or KO on Valuev.

If Vitali gets a TKO or forces Nic to retire, it would be more than enough. Nic only lost decisions (twice), and has never been down or out.

Let's hope Don King and K2 can find an agreement - I think Valuev and Kind did not earn the 2.5 mill they demand, but Vitali should pay up at least 1.5 mill - it would be a BIG fight (size of fighters, number of seats, TV attendance) in Germany.

And Vitali NEEDS another big name on his list before he retires. While Valuev is not a good boxer, he is a former belt-holder, has a respectable resummee, and is larger than Vitali. So, for legacy reasons alone, K2 should consider the 2.5 million.