Klitschko vs Briggs Why was this fight not stopped?

[E. O. Wilson]

Briggs was hurt bad and if I recall lost all the money he made on medical bills after the fight.

But there wasn't really one big moment or huge punch. Vitali doesn't wait for that one big punch the way Wlad does. He just puts out a high volume of awkward shots. Makes it hard for the ref to know when to step in.

[KBRO]

Just another routine bum defense in a long list of them for the much less talented brother.

The older brother might not have the boxing fundamentals down like Wlad does but make no mistake he was & will always be the better overall fighter..... hands down!

[Ham Porter]

The older brother might not have the boxing fundamentals down like Wlad does but make no mistake he was & will always be the better overall fighter..... hands down!

A lot more durable, better conditioning - not enough for me classify him as being better.

[jas]

Woeful refereeing by Ian John Lewis who Is a terrible ref.

[KBRO]

Briggs was hurt bad and if I recall lost all the money he made on medical bills after the fight.

But there wasn't really one big moment or huge punch. Vitali doesn't wait for that one big punch the way Wlad does. He just puts out a high volume of awkward shots. Makes it hard for the ref to know when to step in.

Vitali doesn't panic & swing for the fences like most ko artists do... he basically clubs you with hard shots from every angle imaginable. He KNOWS you won't be able to take it for the full 12 rds & just waits until you submit. If you ask me this is more barbaric than putting your lights out with one shot which he's capable of doing so on numerous occasions given the opponent.

[White_Knight]

Briggs may never have been staggered, but there was a point in that 12th round where you started getting a sickly feeling. I can't believe Briggs' corner didn't throw in the towel. There was no way he should have heard the final bell.

[KBRO]

A lot more durable, better conditioning - not enough for me classify him as being better.

Much better fighter.. stronger chin.. better reflexes.. always on the offensive.. no questions asked... I could go on & on. Vitali never allows anyone to dictate how he's going to fight.


He can fight on the backfoot...doesn't have to resort to hugging to save his chin when danger is near. Vitali is the natural born fighter here. His kickboxing pedigree taught him how to fight & protect himself in a manner Wlad never could.

[paulf]

Ian John Lewis honored Shannon Briggs' personal request that the fight not be stopped unless he was lying cold on the canvas, because it was going to be his final shot at the title.

Call it unprofessional, call it respect, whatever. Briggs injured his arm and could not properly fight or defend, but still, somehow, went the 12.

[betmen]

Briggs is one badazz motha****a

[White_Knight]

Ian John Lewis honored Shannon Briggs' personal request that the fight not be stopped unless he was lying cold on the canvas, because it was going to be his final shot at the title.

Call it unprofessional, call it respect, whatever. Briggs injured his arm and could not properly fight or defend, but still, somehow, went the 12.

How does a sore arm stop you slipping punches?