Hearn: Joshua vs. Klitschko agreed for Dec 10

[Weltschmerz]

Why is it understandable?

In no way should it block this fight from happening yet it seems it does.

Just a general risk/reward observation.

[KillaCamNZ]

lol wtf are you talking about

Hahhahaha

Not sure what part of it you don't understand - it's not rocket science.

[yoz]

I can see why Wladimir is kicking up a fuss about this, and, frankly, its bizarre that the WBA are wavering on this.

Time is now very much against Wladimir. He's fought once in the last year, and doesn't have the legs to get himself into a mandated position for each of the respective straps.

I see, from the latest IFL interview, that Hearn is pinning this all on Team Klitschko. That's a little unfair, given the many contradictory statements he has made. Both sides should be pushing hard for this fight to be sanctioned.

[yoz]

I don't see what qualifies AJ to fight for the WBA title. He's not ranked by them.

In fact, he's only ranked by the IBF - off the back of buying a title, effectively.

I can see why any boxing org was hesitant to put AJ into a shot for their strap - he'd have to leap frog everyone.

What qualified Wilder's recent foes?

They can shoehorn AJ into the top 10. It depends how much Hearn is willing to pay.

[Clegg]

I don't see what qualifies AJ to fight for the WBA title. He's not ranked by them.

In fact, he's only ranked by the IBF - off the back of buying a title, effectively.

I can see why any boxing org was hesitant to put AJ into a shot for their strap - he'd have to leap frog everyone.

Sanctioning orgs don't have the champions of rival orgs in their rankings. That's why Joshua isn't ranked by them. Wilder isn't ranked by IBF/WBA/WBO and Fury wasn't ranked by WBC/IBF.

[MDPopescu]

sanctioning orgs don't have the champions of rival orgs in their rankings. That's why joshua isn't ranked by them. Wilder isn't ranked by ibf/wba/wbo and fury wasn't ranked by wbc/ibf.

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[Szef]

Why is it understandable?

In no way should it block this fight from happening yet it seems it does.

Yeah I agree. This WBA thing is a bull**** reason for this fight not happening.

Wlad has always said that he wants to become undisupted and I think he still does, that's why he wants as many belts on the line as possible. If he wins this fight, he'll go after Parker/Ruiz winner, then Wilder and then maybe Fury if he sorts his **** out. I can respect an attitude like that but it's still BS.

That said, this is WBA we're talking about, I'm sure they'd love to sanction this fight and with that much money on the table, I think (or rather hope) they will. Fingers crossed.

[MDPopescu]

Yeah I agree. This WBA thing is a bull**** reason for this fight not happening.

Wlad has always said that he wants to become undisupted and I think he still does, that's why he wants as many belts on the line as possible. If he wins this fight, he'll go after Parker/Ruiz winner, then Wilder and then maybe Fury if he sorts his **** out. I can respect an attitude like that but it's still BS.

That said, this is WBA we're talking about, I'm sure they'd love to sanction this fight and with that much money on the table, I think (or rather hope) they will. Fingers crossed.

Well, I don't see Joshua and (especially) Wlad too eager to fight right now... I think it's more about Hearn's wishful thinking.

[LacedUp]

Not sure what part of it you don't understand - it's not rocket science.

Yeah I can see you are talking complete bollocks.

[LacedUp]

Yeah I agree. This WBA thing is a bull**** reason for this fight not happening.

Wlad has always said that he wants to become undisupted and I think he still does, that's why he wants as many belts on the line as possible. If he wins this fight, he'll go after Parker/Ruiz winner, then Wilder and then maybe Fury if he sorts his **** out. I can respect an attitude like that but it's still BS.

That said, this is WBA we're talking about, I'm sure they'd love to sanction this fight and with that much money on the table, I think (or rather hope) they will. Fingers crossed.

I don't know what the problem is. I get that both of them want both belts on the line, but holding it up for that reason is BS. They could have the fight for no belts for all we care.

Well, I don't see Joshua and (especially) Wlad too eager to fight right now... I think it's more about Hearn's wishful thinking.

What do you mean it doesn't seem Joshua is eager to fight? His team says it's literally the only fight they have in their minds for this year with one or two belts on the line, same deal they've already agreed to.

Joshua clearly wants this fight.