Comments Thread For: IBF: N'Dam, Sturm Must Confirm Availability By Feb. 9

[Box-Office]

Sturm had a draw in his last bout and that too was at SMW and like daggum said, lost his last outing at 160 lbs.

I was really hoping Billy Joe or Lemieux could get a crack.

[PunchyPotorff]

"The IBF wishes Jermain Taylor the best of luck and hope he can resolve these matters quickly" -Daryl Peoples IBF president
Are they FFing kidding? That's like telling someone with terminal cancer to walk it off. It's almost as if they have no idea what happened.

You don't think they know what's up? What are they supposed to do... make some vindictive official statement to kick the man while he's down?

[Jewish-Reptile]

This I like. No interim crap, no allowing for way too much time (Ward), just straight to the point - champion obviously cannot defend, so put the title up for grabs. The show must go on, not "The show must have multiple people holding the same belt".

Great post. Thia right here ^^^^

The IBF are the most commendable organisation IMO.

Sturm is a warrior and always turns up to fight. The intrigue here is which Felix shows up, the one who destroyed Zbik,Barker and went to war with Stieglitz or the lacklustre performer of the Soliman and Geale affairs. Also interestingly this is his first fight without Fritz in his corner, I hope he wins in tribute to the man.