Eddie Chambers vs. Derric Rossy

[nomadman]

So, Chambers won comfortably as expected. But still, he should not try to fight Wlad again, his style is all wrong for him. He should go after Haye or Vitali. If he fights Wlad again it'll just be a repeat of their 1st fight

I wouldn't mind a rematch with Povetkin, if Povs isn't pussy enough to decline. My guess is he would be given that he knows he would most likely lose. It's interesting to see the career paths each fighter took after that fight, with the winner in Povetkin regressing to bum-beater level, and Chambers going on to beat Peter, Dimitrenko, and challenging Wlad to the World Title. Shows that a loss doesn't automatically signal the end of your career.

Other than that, a fight with Adamek or Boytsov might be interesting to watch as well. Adamek because he's almost always in a good fight, and Boytsov so we can know where Denis stands as regards his skill level. Even someone like Chagaev might make a good fight, providing the Travis Walker performance was an anomaly like I hope it was. My guess though is that Chambers is going to take things slowly, fight a string of semi-decent opponents to rebuild his confidence before going after the big dogs again.

Oh, and lol at the bold.

[The Hammer]

Eddie Chambers has the right style to break down and defeat David Haye.

Chambers should get his promoter Goossen to pay the sanctioning fees to the WBA, get a ranking and target a fight with Haye.

Another fight with Wlad would be futile.

[Pirao]

I wouldn't mind a rematch with Povetkin, if Povs isn't pussy enough to decline. My guess is he would be given that he knows he would most likely lose. It's interesting to see the career paths each fighter took after that fight, with the winner in Povetkin regressing to bum-beater level, and Chambers going on to beat Peter, Dimitrenko, and challenging Wlad to the World Title. Shows that a loss doesn't automatically signal the end of your career.

Other than that, a fight with Adamek or Boytsov might be interesting to watch as well. Adamek because he's almost always in a good fight, and Boytsov so we can know where Denis stands as regards his skill level. Even someone like Chagaev might make a good fight, providing the Travis Walker performance was an anomaly like I hope it was. My guess though is that Chambers is going to take things slowly, fight a string of semi-decent opponents to rebuild his confidence before going after the big dogs again.

Oh, and lol at the bold.

I know Haye would never give him a title shot, but with his skills, Chambers can become the mandatory if he goes that route, and then Haye would have no choice.

Adamek wouldn't fight him right now, too dangerous to risk losing the payday against Wlad. After the Wlad fight, maybe it could happen. Boytsov shouldn't get anywhere near Chambers yet, he's not ready, he would get tooled big time IMO. A fight against Chagaev could happen because it seems Haye is trying to get out of his mandatory, that would definitely be an interesting fight.

[the niggest]

Chambers would beat Haye, Vitali, Arreola, Adamek... Only one he isn't beating is Wlad. All others get their ass whooped by Eddie.

[joe strong]

nice win for eddie.rossy is a decent fighter but not elite.hes a gatekeeper much like monte barrett was at his best.if chambers gets the shot at wlad i'm 99.9% certain the same result will happen.chambers vs wlad 2 will probably happen.it reminds me of joe frazier getting another crack at george foreman...2 fights,2 ass kickings by foreman but financially its worth it for chambers.in the 60's,70's & 90's rematches were not uncommon even if the first fight was onesided...

[joe strong]

i should be able to get a copy of the fight from my english source...

[nomadman]

I know Haye would never give him a title shot, but with his skills, Chambers can become the mandatory if he goes that route, and then Haye would have no choice.

Adamek wouldn't fight him right now, too dangerous to risk losing the payday against Wlad. After the Wlad fight, maybe it could happen. Boytsov shouldn't get anywhere near Chambers yet, he's not ready, he would get tooled big time IMO. A fight against Chagaev could happen because it seems Haye is trying to get out of his mandatory, that would definitely be an interesting fight.

By the time he gets into a position to become Haye's mandatory, Haye will have retired. Either that or he'd get the WBA to freeze Chambers out somehow. Nothing will come of that fight IMO.

Adamek will be pretty old by the time he's in a position to fight Chambers, and most likely coming off a one-sided beatdown by Wlad, but it would still be a competitive fight and a good scalp for either man.

Agree that Boytsov would get tooled by Chambers. But he seriously needs to step up his competition. People are already talking about him like he's the next heir apparent. He'd do well to be in a competitive fight, not necessarily Chambers at this point, but someone who isn't a complete walkover. Povetkin maybe?

[nomadman]

Chambers would beat Haye, Vitali, Arreola, Adamek... Only one he isn't beating is Wlad. All others get their ass whooped by Eddie.

Chambers doesn't administer ass whoopings (unless your name is Alexander Dimitrenko). He outclasses guys with his speed and counter punching skills. A very skillful heavy IMO.

[Pirao]

By the time he gets into a position to become Haye's mandatory, Haye will have retired. Either that or he'd get the WBA to freeze Chambers out somehow. Nothing will come of that fight IMO.

Adamek will be pretty old by the time he's in a position to fight Chambers, and most likely coming off a one-sided beatdown by Wlad, but it would still be a competitive fight and a good scalp for either man.

Agree that Boytsov would get tooled by Chambers. But he seriously needs to step up his competition. People are already talking about him like he's the next heir apparent. He'd do well to be in a competitive fight, not necessarily Chambers at this point, but someone who isn't a complete walkover. Povetkin maybe?

I think Povetkin or Chambers would be too big a step up for Boytsov at this point. IMO a fight against Dimitrenko, or Sosnowski, or even Arreola, guys a level below Chambers and Povetkin, would be good. Or he could also fight Pulev or Helenius, since those guys are pretty big prospects too. It's too bad most HWs feast on bums instead of fighting guys on their level and learning from it, I know why they do it, because most people seem to write you off after a loss nowadays unless you're already an established name, but it's bad for the division.

[nomadman]

I think Povetkin or Chambers would be too big a step up for Boytsov at this point. IMO a fight against Dimitrenko, or Sosnowski, or even Arreola, guys a level below Chambers and Povetkin, would be good. Or he could also fight Pulev or Helenius, since those guys are pretty big prospects too. It's too bad most HWs feast on bums instead of fighting guys on their level and learning from it, I know why they do it, because most people seem to write you off after a loss nowadays unless you're already an established name, but it's bad for the division.

Absolutely! Chambers shows that one loss doesn't spell the end of your career if you learn from your experience and correct your mistakes. That's why I respect him a lot. If more fighters followed his example then the heavyweight division would be a in a lot better shape as regards competitive, exciting matchups.