Ibragimov vs Austin now for Klitschko mandatory

[the_truth_1984]

Ray Austin isn't a terrible fighter.He looked good in his win over Owen Beck.Austin may be able to beat Ibragimov but unless he lands a big shot Wlad will beat him fairly easily.

[!! Mr. Soprano]

I'll put up to 5 Bil points on Sultan. Those who are taking Austin, PM me

[PBDS]

"The Quietman" John Ruiz, who was recently rated #1 by the WBA, has been removed by Don King Productions from participation in an IBF eliminator against Sultan Ibragimov to determine a mandatory challenger for heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. A purse bid for that fight was scheduled for Saturday. Ibragimov will now face Ray Austin, also promoted by DKP, who fought for the number two position and is now the leading available contender. Instead of allowing a negotiating period for Austin-Ibragivov, both camps agreed to call for an immediate purse offer. IBF Championship Chairman Lindsey Tucker has scheduled that purse bid for June 16.
Too bad I was hoping Ibragimov would get rid of Ruiz for good..

....I told people that the Ruiz/Ibragimov fight was never going to happen and then when Ruiz got rated number one in the WBA I knew it would never come off. This just confirms what I thought all along.

[!! Mr. Soprano]

....I told people that the Ruiz/Ibragimov fight was never going to happen and then when Ruiz got rated number one in the WBA I knew it would never come off. This just confirms what I thought all along.

I just feel that King is definitely preparing Sultan for Wlad...
WTF else is he having him fight all the huge guys?

[Hitman932]

I'll put up to 5 Bil points on Sultan. Those who are taking Austin, PM me

i hope nobody is foolish enough to just give up 5 billion points like that.

[antihero]

Not seen Austin but I know he beat Beck. And Beck has the title shot! . I think Ibragimov will win from what I gather, have seen Ibragimov a couple of times. As for the Valuev-Beck fight, I take Valuev to win in 5.

[beez721]

I really like the sounds of an Austin v. Wlad matchup...may be the best fight in the divison right now...FINALLY-we are starting get some tight HW matchups.


Thats rich.

oh please. austin shouldnt even be ranked in the top 20

[leff]

i want ibragimov-peter