everyone who carries the pounds of a heavyweight says the division is **** ! so please come to the gym and show us what you got to offer in the gym in NJ / PHILLY or where ever. the division is hot. just the Russians are better than everyone else.
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Originally posted by Weltschmerz View PostAt lot of it undoubtedly has to do with exposure in the US. Wilder is hyped at the moment but has yet to have a real test.
You're from Germany, so, of course the heavyweight division is not going to be that bad from your perspective. In the states, right now, there's a tendency to latch on to any hope 'cause our heavies have been sucking wind since Evander passed his prime.
Perception is everything. Other posters on here from the states would be more inclined to agree this is a poor division.
I'll never forget, years ago now, when the Klitschko's first started dominating the scene, Larry Merchant very astutely observed there was a shift occurring. And that "shift" had to do with the power base in the heavyweight division: it was going back to Europe and away from the "colonies".
This could be the secret to the whole mess, really. Boxing, by nature, has always been a demographic-oriented sport. That's why in it's hayday (pre-television era) local clubs would put on shows with the Irish fighter against the Italian, or the ***ish fighter featured in a predominantly ***ish neighborhood, etc. Even today a good Puerto Rican fighter taking on a good Mexican fighter is a guaranteed sellout. Who can forge the drama of the ring walk of Andrew Golota in Madison Square Garden as he approached Rid**** Bowe the first time......or the second time, for that matter?
Across the board, those, like myself, who feel this heavyweight crop isn't up to par are predominantly Americans who don't really have a dog in the fight at this point, while those who think it's among the better eras have plenty of fighters out there representing.
Interesting point. Props.
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The Klitz are here but the new crew is coming in now so we'll see how it works out! Hopefully their ALL active and fight each other! Thats the only way it can with stand the distain for the weight class!
If the talent level isn't high its ok as long as they compete with one another!!
Ray
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Originally posted by K-DOGG View PostYou're from Germany, so, of course the heavyweight division is not going to be that bad from your perspective. In the states, right now, there's a tendency to latch on to any hope 'cause our heavies have been sucking wind since Evander passed his prime.
Across the board, those, like myself, who feel this heavyweight crop isn't up to par are predominantly Americans who don't really have a dog in the fight at this point, while those who think it's among the better eras have plenty of fighters out there representing.
Not complaining, US media should promote their own fighters. Just saying.Last edited by Weebler I; 08-24-2013, 12:21 PM.
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Originally posted by Ray Corso View PostThe Klitz are here but the new crew is coming in now so we'll see how it works out! Hopefully their ALL active and fight each other! Thats the only way it can with stand the distain for the weight class!
If the talent level isn't high its ok as long as they compete with one another!!
Ray
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I don't watch the HWs anymore. After Tyspn, Ruddock, Lewis, Bowe, Holyfield... I just don't give a fack about 6'7 overrated Ukrainians. Era is DRY as far as I am concerned. I like David Haye though but... This era ain't shet.
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