What upcoming HW fights are you going to watch?

[The Hammer]

Over a period of nine days from July 6 to July 14, there are FOUR heavyweight fights involving contenders.

Absulamov-Byarm
Klitschko-Thompson
Fury-Maddalone
Chisora-Haye

Which will you likely watch? (if not live, later on video)

[The Hammer]

I find them all interesting matchups, except for Fury-Maddalone.

[Bushbaby]

I'd watch them all if I was able.

[yoz]

I find them all interesting matchups, except for Fury-Maddalone.

You find Wlad-Thompson an interesting match-up?

[The Hammer]

You find Wlad-Thompson an interesting match-up?

Somewhat.

Mind you, I can think of at least 10 HWs I'd sooner see Wlad fight (Povetkin, Mitchell, Arreola, etc), but Wlad has to fight his mandatory Thompson or lose his IBF title.

Thompson is a strong, awkward, crafty southpaw. He can be dirty with his sneaky head butts and rabbit punches. He has longer arms than Wlad (29.5" to 26") and is close to the same height. Tony will not a pushover, he put up a very good fight for 6 rounds or so last time.

I'm surprised more people are not interested in Abdusalamov-Byarm. Maurice has been sparring with Wlad, so he should be well-prepared for Friday's fight.