Is Vitali the Toughest Fighter in America?

[GranTorino]

In case you Klitschko fans (supposed boxing fans) hadn't noticed....there was a fight this weekend between two of the best, most exciting fighters in the world. Oh yeah, it was a rematch of the best damn fight in a long time, also.

But.....that doesn't interest you, does it ?

You talking about the Corrales/Castillo fight? Im a Klitschko fan and I watched the fight this weekend. It was a great fight, I thought, although I hope the rematch so that Corrales can avenge that KO.

What was your point in saying that we weren't interested, by the way?

[GranTorino]

Vitali had 3 rounds left and was beating Byrd. You're seriously telling me he was that worried about never fighting again? I don't buy it. He has no heart. Without heart, you're not tough. You call it intelligent to quit a fight that you're easily winning when you've gone 10 rounds with 2 more to go? I call that ****** as hell. He could've stayed away from the 215 lb Byrd for 2-3 rounds easily. He's much taller and Byrd isn't exactly Mr. aggressive, or Mr. Power, he knew that. He was cowardly, not tough.

Sanders SUCKS!! Man, Sanders f'n sucks completely. You're making yourself look silly by even trying to mention Sanders in good light. Sanders was fast? Yeah, maybe for the Klitschkos. Tubbs knocked him out in 2. And not the good Tubbs, if you can call Tony Tubbs good. It was Nate, the lesser of the Tubbs'. Sanders' best win was what, f'n Al Cole? Come on man. His 2nd best win was probably Otis Tisdale. This guy knocked out Wladimir in 2. And he wasn't Mr. Speed like you said. Vitali got hit because he doesn't have too good of skill and he's pretty slow. Vitali had a back and forth fight with Sanders, closer than it should've been for a guy the caliber of Corrie Sanders. Say he even dominated Sanders though, okay fine whatever.

Then Vitali is set to fight Rahman, but gets the fight postponed twice for some really well-timed injuries. And then he starts talking about fighting people other than Rahman. Remember, Finkel was trying to find an easy opponent for Vitali? They tried getting the green Calvin Brock. Maskaev. It wasn't until the WBC officially ordered Vitali to fight Rahman and made Rahman the interim WBC champ that Vitali finally said "ah crap, now I have no choice." so then he suddenly started talking like he wanted to fight Rahman.

Ducking fighters is not tough. Rahman is one of the best opponents. Vitali hasn't fought a good opponent since Lennox. Fat Kirk Johnson, who obviously didn't prepare a bit. Retirement minded Corrie Sanders, and Buster Douglas-Millineum Edition: Danny Williams. So why would he try fighting Maskaev instead of Rahman? Come on, that isn't tough.

Whether or not he ducked Rachman is pure speculation, IMO. I know this sounds silly, but when they fight, Im gonna be looking for the scars from teh surgery. lol.

But seriously, I dont think that who they fight is as much in the fighters' control as we would like to think. I think that Vitali, just like Rachman, is eager to fight whoever would put him in the best light. The opponenents being selected then deselected is, I think, more of a promotional see saw with the fighters not really having a lot of say in the matter. Certainly Vitali can push for a certain opponent, but I think there's more to it than we know.

[BLOODSHED]

The point is valid and he and I think you guys believe boxing revolves around the Klits. WRONG!

You talking about the Corrales/Castillo fight? Im a Klitschko fan and I watched the fight this weekend. It was a great fight, I thought, although I hope the rematch so that Corrales can avenge that KO.

What was your point in saying that we weren't interested, by the way?

[GranTorino]

The point is valid and he and I think you guys believe boxing revolves around the Klits. WRONG!

And I just proved you wrong by saying that I watched the fight and enjoy other watching other fighters. In fact, I dont recall anyone on this board ever saying that they thought that the world revolved around the Klitschko's. Care to point it out to me?

[Parody]

Nope.

The toughest person in America is probably locked up somewhere....It is Not Vitali either way though.

Yes your absolutely right, Its Ike Ibeabuchi who clearly beat the former knockout artist David Tua when he was undefeated and Chris Byrd, and many fighters cant do that to Byrd. I think he would KO Klitschko, no doubt about it.

It really is a pity hes in jail right now otherwise he would be a champion.

[beez721]

Enayze told me Viali is tougher than any American fighter. I disagree.

who the hell cares what you think. everyone knows your a klit hating ****** so why even bother making a post on the topic

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I hate the Klits. I really do. They're softer than the queen of england.

[j]

rodgers, why hate the k bros? they are great for boxing.


maybe some of their fans get under you're skin?

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I hate the fans. I hate Wlad, hasnt looked good in four years. We're supposed to believe hes good now that he beat a green and unknown Peter.... nope. Not in my book.

Vitology is good. He just doesnt have any balls but that expected of suburbanites like the Klit brothers.

Like this pic? It looks like Wladi***** is going to deep throat Manny.
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rodgers, why hate the k bros? they are great for boxing.


maybe some of their fans get under you're skin?

[masterdirector]

Boxing doesn't need a couple emile griffins running around like fairies in the ring. they're not good for boxing, on the contrary, them getting knocked the fudge out will be good for boxing.