Comments Thread For: Joshua Could Lose IBF Belt Prior To Klitschko II, Pulev Stands Firm

[original zero]

has anyone seen Pulev's resume since losing to Klitschko?

How the hell is this guy mandatory??

He beat Chisora for the European championship in an official IBF eliminator.

His resume since that fight is weak because he has a guaranteed title shot and he's rightfully not going to take any chances when he's already the mandatory.

[aboutfkntime]

The first fight was so dire the excitement for the rematch wasn't there. It was more intruige than anything.

I think "nothing" is a bit harsh. 19 fights in he's won the British title, the world title (I do think we need to give Martin time before we call him the worst world champ ever he's still only had one loss) he beat breazle as well who's gone on to prove himself to be a capeable fighter molina who gave wilder headaches and Whyte who beat chisora- many people rate him as one of furys better wins. All in 19 fights. Compare that to both wilder and fury. What more would you want from him?

Also you never know, aj may have fought klitchko for just the vacant wba belt if he wasn't already ibf champion

ok, but until then I will call him "one of" the worst champs ever

so, let the record show..... the IBF stripped Fury, and as a result of that decision they ended up with "one of" the worst champs ever

yay IBF, you go girl

obviously nobody could support that ******ity

no, wait.....

[aboutfkntime]

they can't force anybody to fight for them. fighters have four leagues to choose from. if the IBF is undesirable because they're not corrupt, so be it. kudos to the IBF for having integrity even if integrity is unpopular and unprofitable in boxing.

I agree with you, the IBF rankings are a joke

[aboutfkntime]

You're my boy and all, but you have to understand that rules need to be put in place. And you have to abide by those rules always, instead of bending them any time that big money gets thrown around.

That's what corrupts the sport.

I don't think Charles Martin or Pulev are all that great, but Klitschko was already given a chance to win the title. You can't keep giving him more chances and telling the #1 contender to wait, otherwise in the future that same reasoning is going to be used to avoid a #1 contender who actually is great.

You're not a dummy. You have to see the principle involved here.

nah, I have never looked at life with that perspective

there is another saying..... rules are made to be broken

not that I necessarily believe that, just that there is another valid perspective

the way I see it, if a rule is ineffective you either.....
1) change it
2) ignore it

this is my bottom line.....

the IBF blew it when they traded Fury for Martin

they were OBVIOUSLY wrong, so their " rule " is absurd

the IBF had no part to play in Joshua/Klitschko

Martin selected Joshua, not the IBF

the IBF happily awarded Martin 12 months to fight whomever he chooses after his rousing display against Glazkov

for all they know, he could have been stacking up rubbish defences right now by fighting cans

that was a dreadful decision, and clearly NOT in the best interests of boxing..... if something is not in the best interests of boxing, I either ignore it or I rubbish it

peace bro

[aboutfkntime]

He beat Chisora for the European championship in an official IBF eliminator.

His resume since that fight is weak because he has a guaranteed title shot and he's rightfully not going to take any chances when he's already the mandatory.

right, so..... the B-grade fighter Pulev is "not going to take any chances", because he is relying to the IBF to demand a mandatory from within their dreadful rankings

1) how the fk is that good for boxing ?

2) how the fk could you possibly support that ?

3) why the fk would you spend time displaying your viewpoint in print, when it..... a) achieved absolutely nothing notable within the sport..... b) will likely kill two much better fights?

******ed

[Redd Foxx]

If Joshua was still a boxer and not a 2x a year celebrity, he could handle his mando this summer and still fight Wlad in the fall/winter.

[LacedUp]

He beat Chisora for the European championship in an official IBF eliminator.

His resume since that fight is weak because he has a guaranteed title shot and he's rightfully not going to take any chances when he's already the mandatory.

His resume sucks in general. Not because of the IBF. He's fought bum after bum his entire career. His best win is Chisora, a decent win at best.

How pathetic is it that a guy who hasn't beaten anyone of note has been mandatory twice?

The guy sucks and the IBF suck too.

[LacedUp]

If Joshua was still a boxer and not a 2x a year celebrity, he could handle his mando this summer and still fight Wlad in the fall/winter.

I hate this 2 times a year bs too.

If you're the champ, then fooking fight.

[original zero]

How pathetic is it that a guy who hasn't beaten anyone of note has been mandatory twice?

When you have four champions and four mandatories, the best case scenario is 1-8 holding those positions. Are you saying he's never been deserving of being the #8 heavyweight in the world?

[LacedUp]

When you have four champions and four mandatories, the best case scenario is 1-8 holding those positions. Are you saying he's never been deserving of being the #8 heavyweight in the world?

No that's not the ideal scenario. I didn't say anything, but the guy doesn't have a single top 10 win on his resume.

Securing a mandatory should include at least beating a guy in the top 10. no?