Possible IBF heavyweight eliminator with Boytsov, Mormeck, Dimitrenko and Banks?

[cleaner147]

There is a possibility of a four fighter IBF heavyweight eliminator coming up, with the names mentioned being Mormeck, Boytsov, Banks, and Dimitrenko.

They did this before in 2007 with Chambers, Povetkin, Brock and Byrd. I think it's a GREAT way to find a qualified mandatory challenger for Wlad, and have some interesting matchups to sort out the heavyweight division.

In the meantime, Wlad can fight Adamek in the spring of 2011.

It's just a rumor so far, but I can believe it. It seems like the logical thing for them to do since both the IBF #1 and #2 are open right now, as was the case in the summer of 2007.

LOL, the winner didnt get or in this case didnt want a shot at a major belt and in this case a KlitschkO ahahhaahaha

[The Hammer]

LOL, the winner didnt get or in this case didnt want a shot at a major belt and in this case a KlitschkO ahahhaahaha

True. But that was because Teddy Atlas told Povetkin to back out of the fight with Wlad.

The idea of a four-fighter eliminator is a good one, because it creates interesting matchups. Otherwise, the contenders often tend to either fight clubfighters or remain inactive.

[cleaner147]

yeah I like it, its better than Klitschko fightin down to the level of his opponents and destroying one after another......

[The Hammer]

yeah I like it, its better than Klitschko fightin down to the level of his opponents and destroying one after another......

Yes. The winner will be proven as a legitimate title challenger.

[Hitman932]

Alexander Dimitrenko is the biggest p*ssy in the heavyweight division (well aside from Haye). I would expect him to turn down this opportunity.

[The Hammer]

Alexander Dimitrenko is the biggest p*ssy in the heavyweight division (well aside from Haye). I would expect him to turn down this opportunity.

Possibly, but I have a feeling his promoter Kohl will want him to go through with it.

If he doesn't though, who might the replacement be? Maybe Rossy?

Here are the IBF rankings: http://www.ibf-usba-boxing.com/

[Hitman932]

Possibly, but I have a feeling his promoter Kohl will want him to go through with it.

If he doesn't though, who might the replacement be? Maybe Rossy?

Here are the IBF rankings: http://www.ibf-usba-boxing.com/

Well if he thinks he is gonna be the guy the Klitschkos choose for an optional defense in the Ukraine next year why would he go through the trouble of fighting for the right?

Especially when he is soft as baby **** and falls apart everytime he gets hit.

[Who are you?]

Denis Boytsov will easily win this tournament.

I like Boytsov by KO, over all 3 fighters.

[The Hammer]

Here's another article about it:

http://www.rte.ie/sport/boxing/2010/1010/klitschko_ibf.html

IBF to stage tournament to face Klitschko

Sunday, 10 October 2010 14:55

One of boxing's governing bodies, the IBF, plans to organise a four-fighter tournament with the winner facing world heavyweight champion Vladimir Klitschko, it was reported on Sunday.

The IBF are negotiating with the quartet of France's Jean-Marc Mormeck, America's Johnathon Banks, plus Russians Alexander Dimitrenko and Denis Boytsov.

The winners of the tournament would than face Klitschko, who has 55 victories, 49 knock-outs and three defeats, and holds the IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight belts.

Klitschko has defended his IBF title nine times, the latest when he knocked out Nigeria's Samuel Peter in the tenth round last month.

The Ukrainian's next fight is against undefeated British fighter Dereck Chisora in December.

[Who are you?]

Mind you, for all of Denis's talents (and im opinion, he is is VERY talented and is probably the next in line after Klitschko)

Denis has had a lot of problems with his hands, that is why he took some time off recently and is coming off of hand surgery.

Its a bad and unfortunate sign at only 24 years old.

He also had several noted health problems as a teenager.

If his health holds up, he should easily win this tournament.