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IMO - the recent problem making fights with the Klitschko's is largely DK trying to remain in control of the division. King usually tries to force contenders to sign with him in exchange for a title shots against his champions, therefore assuring whoever wins the title is under his control. The Klitschko's seem unwilling to submit to Kings persuasion or corruption and try to gain title shots through rankings, forcing mandatory title fights. Hence removing King from the equation.
In recent negotiations with Vitali's camp, DK refused to allow a rematch clause Vitali was asking for should he lose. A rematch clause is very common in title fights and was the means that which Lewis regained his title from Rahman.
With Vitali currently holding the WBC title with a defense in September, and Wladimir likely to fight for and probably win the IBF sooner or later, it is reasonably conceivable that DK could lose control of the division.
With King knowing the probability that Wladimir will get a mandatory title shot and win the IBF title, and with DK's refusal to allow a rematch clause when negotiating with Vitali, does it seem he is afraid of losing control of the heavyweight division to the Klitschko's?
As a result, is Don King deliberately limiting with whom they can fight by not agreeing to common terms in a title fight contract and forcing the brothers to look for non-King opponents?
In recent negotiations with Vitali's camp, DK refused to allow a rematch clause Vitali was asking for should he lose. A rematch clause is very common in title fights and was the means that which Lewis regained his title from Rahman.
With Vitali currently holding the WBC title with a defense in September, and Wladimir likely to fight for and probably win the IBF sooner or later, it is reasonably conceivable that DK could lose control of the division.
With King knowing the probability that Wladimir will get a mandatory title shot and win the IBF title, and with DK's refusal to allow a rematch clause when negotiating with Vitali, does it seem he is afraid of losing control of the heavyweight division to the Klitschko's?
As a result, is Don King deliberately limiting with whom they can fight by not agreeing to common terms in a title fight contract and forcing the brothers to look for non-King opponents?
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