Comments Thread For: Vitali Klitschko on The Solis TKO, The Punch, Injury, More

[CubanGuyNYC]

replayed the replay in slow mo, solis twisted his right knee before the punch

his left leg slipped away, he was on the move to that direction due to the momentum of the right hand he threw, he saw vitali's punch and tried to duck down while moving towards his left leg and forgetting his leaving hsi right leg too far behind and ending up in a wide, low stance while coming down from a jump, came down on a an angle and ****ed his right knee up

his weight didn't help that's for sure

It's difficult to assess what really happened, and when. It all happened very quickly, even in slo-mo. However, your explanation is pretty much in line with what I see.

Vitali Klitschko doesn't need anyone to praise this "KO 1". His career speaks for itself. If the fight wasn't stopped in the first, he probably would've beaten Solis anyway, possibly by late KO. Why are some people so threatened that Vitali's victory was hastened by his opponent's knee injury?

[Clint650]

it wasnt a KNOCKOUT Solis was knocked down. thats why Vitali was pissed because all this hype over a fight that didnt deliver.

[Rick Grimes]

it wasnt a KNOCKOUT Solis was knocked down. thats why Vitali was pissed because all this hype over a fight that didnt deliver.

Solis wasn't knocked down, he fell down after slipping and hurting his knee. See my sig, he clearly slips before Viatli's hand gets anywhere near him.

[Mr. Invincible]

There goes all the arguments saying it was a KO.

Ok, so that's the right knee. What caused the left ankle to roll imediately after he punch? I don't buy it. His legs went limp and caused both injuries.

Why did the legs go limp? He got hit. Period.

[Mr. Invincible]

if the knee dont buckle he dont go down...it ends as a tko 1 because the ref called it a knock down.the punch never hurt him but since the knee buckled he went down.its a clean tko 1 but solis should not be crucified as much as he was.it could have happened to anyone & he has 2 torn ligaments & is having surgery asap.id actually like to see them fight again but it probably wont happen.after his promoter gets his cut he'll walk out with a cool 1.2 million.most promoters take a 3rd of the purse.i just cant see solis staying in shape during rehab but who knows maybe this will be a blessing in disguise & he will take the sport & his training more seriously.

Cool, glad you clarifed it. That being said, the official result is Vitali KO1 Solis.

FAIL.

[Mr. Invincible]

I like Vitali, he's one of a smart heavyweight boxer who used his size and height advantage very well...I was also impressed when he last fought Lewis with a good fight...

But this was a different fight for him against Solis even he won this bout with a TKO this was too early to judge for what the outcome will be before the accident happened...

Too bad for Solis because it seems he has a good performance against Vitali and connected more shots than Vitali before the accident (knee injury) happens...I believe Solis is leading for a short time and has a potential to beat Vitali, before that punch landed but not enough for a knock out even Vitali himself have said it...

Yea, impossible. An injury to knee ligaments take anywhere from 8-12 months to fully heal just for him to be able to train again. I'm afraid Solis is out for a long, long time. Vitali will long be retired by the time he's ready for a shot again. I promise that.

[Mr. Invincible]

replayed the replay in slow mo, solis twisted his right knee before the punch

his left leg slipped away, he was on the move to that direction due to the momentum of the right hand he threw, he saw vitali's punch and tried to duck down while moving towards his left leg and forgetting his leaving hsi right leg too far behind and ending up in a wide, low stance while coming down from a jump, came down on a an angle and ****ed his right knee up

his weight didn't help that's for sure

That's 100% total bull****.

[Mr. Invincible]

It's difficult to assess what really happened, and when. It all happened very quickly, even in slo-mo. However, your explanation is pretty much in line with what I see.

Vitali Klitschko doesn't need anyone to praise this "KO 1". His career speaks for itself. If the fight wasn't stopped in the first, he probably would've beaten Solis anyway, possibly by late KO. Why are some people so threatened that Vitali's victory was hastened by his opponent's knee injury?

Because Vitali has gotten beaten only by injury. This takes away from the win clearly which is why Vitali needs the truth to be fact overall. The injury was due to Solis losing his equilibrium from a punch. Anyone who disagrees with this has an agenda against the Klitschko's. It's very, very clear to see in the video footage. It was a late reaction but he was clearly out of his mind and a knee injury had nothing to do with it. The punch to the cranium did.

[Mr. Invincible]

it wasnt a KNOCKOUT Solis was knocked down. thats why Vitali was pissed because all this hype over a fight that didnt deliver.

Actually it was officially ruled a knockout and not TKO so I'm not sure what you mean it wasn't a knockout.

[Bull24]

To be honest I can see why most boxing networks have lost interest in the heavyweight division. I just watched it and it was an anti-climatic show.