Emanuel Steward Talks About Klitschko vs Briggs

[Bozo_no no]

This is another Klitschko set up fight. Since he fought Peter and Byrd I won't hold it so completely against him, but I'm not giving him any credit for beating Briggs. It's a hyped tune-up, period. That's for anybody fighting Briggs. Yeah, Briggs is mediocre at best. Better than a lot of guys Wlad could've fought, but he should've gotten a better opponent, imo. Brock beat McCline, Briggs lost to him. Wlad should've just gotten Sultan Ibragimov out of the way. Or Lyachovic (sp), whatever.

Wlad wasting his time with Briggs, Rahman wasting his time with Maskaev.

Then you got Sultan vs Ray Austin, two guys who totally don't belong in the heavyweight title picture. Austin beat Jeremey Bates in his last fight, the guy Holyfield is fighting next. Before that it was Owen "Who the F-ck" Buck (or is it Beck?). Sultan beat Friday the 13th and Mount Goofi Whitaker. Lyakhovich beat Guinn and Brewster.

Meh, I get tired even talking about the heavyweights. There's definitely some fights to be made, but right now it's a muddled mess. Thanks sanctioning bodies for ranking these ****heads that don't deserve it. Namely Oleg & Ray Austin.

Excellent post.

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Excellent post.

...This from the guy who gives Briggs a 50/50 shot??

[Bozo_no no]

...This from the guy who gives Briggs a 50/50 shot??

Funny how things that hurt your feelings stick out so resoundingly huh?

I said 'if' Briggs goes balls out in the 1st round, he's got a 50/50 shot.

The post I just quoted illustrates Briggs is a poor choice of opponent. That really has nothing to do with his chances.

In case you didn't alreadly know, poor opponents have knocked Wlad the **** out several times in the past.

See how that works?

[mECHsLAVE]

Heh. The guys criticizing Wlad for fighting Briggs would have criticized him for fighting Brock. They would have said Briggs is more dangerous, and that Wlad is taking the easy way out fighting Brock.

And for the guy who said Sultan shouldn't be in the HW picture, we'll see. Don't mistake him for Timur. He's on another level entirely from his cousin, as I think you'll find out soon.

Brock deserves the shot at Wlad more than Briggs, obviously, but Briggs is definitely the more dangerous opponent and the bigger name and draw, as well. Big comeback opportunity for Briggs, who was working on a UFC fight and training in MMA just a couple years ago. He will definitley be motivated in a big way. Briggs has a very quick powerful right hand, but his stamina is his problem. He'll give Wlad some scary moments early with the old "bum rush," and then the better fighter will prevail and Wlad will shut him out or stop him down the stretch.

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Funny how things that hurt your feelings stick out so resoundingly huh?

I said 'if' Briggs goes balls out in the 1st round, he's got a 50/50 shot.

The post I just quoted illustrates Briggs is a poor choice of opponent. That really has nothing to do with his chances.

In case you didn't alreadly know, poor opponents have knocked Wlad the **** out several times in the past.

See how that works?

.....Yeah, I guess you have a point perhaps with Ross Purrity. Briggs has a punchers chance for sure, and this fight is far more exciting and revenue generating than Wlad/Brock would have been. Sure Briggs hasn't fought anyone of note in ages, but he does bring a much more intriguing and entertaining fight. He is a big, strong, charismatic guy who will make things interesting. You saw what he almost did to your fellow Canadian love interest. Hell, just seeing Wlad in the ring with a much bigger man than himself will be quite a sight. Your going to be watching this fight with great interest and I dare you to say your not intrigued by it. You can try and spin it however you want but the fact remains that Wlad is taking on a dangerous puncher once again and you refuse to give him credit for it. I expect Wlad to handle Briggs easier than what Manny is trying to sell, but he is right about it being a decent defense. I would rather see some belts unified too, but if it can't happen right now then I will take this one while we wait. I suspect that Briggs will get more nervous and less confident as the fight approaches.

[Bozo_no no]

His point was well taken in context of the entier post:

- While Briggs may be an undeserving opponent, it's softened by the fact Wlad just faced Byrd and Peter. Taking a fight with an undeserving fighter isn't so bad with that considered

- Eveyone seems to be facing poor opposition

- The Heavyweight division is a mess right now

- There are many names who have reccently or are now fighting for titles that were also undeserving making this fight no worse

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Heh. The guys criticizing Wlad for fighting Briggs would have criticized him for fighting Brock. They would have said Briggs is more dangerous, and that Wlad is taking the easy way out fighting Brock.

And for the guy who said Sultan shouldn't be in the HW picture, we'll see. Don't mistake him for Timur. He's on another level entirely from his cousin, as I think you'll find out soon.

Brock deserves the shot at Wlad more than Briggs, obviously, but Briggs is definitely the more dangerous opponent and the bigger name and draw, as well. Big comeback opportunity for Briggs, who was working on a UFC fight and training in MMA just a couple years ago. He will definitley be motivated in a big way. Briggs has a very quick powerful right hand, but his stamina is his problem. He'll give Wlad some scary moments early with the old "bum rush," and then the better fighter will prevail and Wlad will shut him out or stop him down the stretch.

...Yeah, I guarantee that the guy who made the Sultan comment has never seen him fight.

[Bozo_no no]

You can try and spin it however you want but the fact remains that Wlad is taking on a dangerous puncher once again and you refuse to give him credit for it. I expect Wlad to handle Briggs easier than what Manny is trying to sell, but he is right about it being a decent defense. I

So because of Wlad's china chin I and others should be excited when he takes on an undeserving fighter who can punch because it might be exciting?

Once again, you trolled in (about 30 seconds after my post after not having made a post in this forum in days) because you were looking to be upset by it.

As I mentioned in my post above, I thought Boxing4real made many good observations in his post, and they were all fair.

[Bozo_no no]

And for the guy who said Sultan shouldn't be in the HW picture, we'll see.

Yes, we will see, meaning we haven't seen yet, validating the earlier statement that he doesn't belong in the "title" picture at present.

He's a great prospect, and I think he's got more potential than even brock.

But as ususal the white heavyweight cheerleaders are tripping over themselves looking to be uset.

Sultan still has something to prove. That's all that was said.

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So because of Wlad's china chin I and others should be excited when he takes on an undeserving fighter who can punch because it might be exciting?

Once again, you trolled in (about 30 seconds after my post after not having made a post in this forum in days) because you were looking to be upset by it.

As I mentioned in my post above, I thought Boxing4real made many good observations in his thread, and they were fair.

...Now, how would you know I hadn't made a post in days? Stalking me much? Worried about where I am much? lol lol I was on vacation in ******ia and the outer banks of Northa Carolina for over a week and had limited access and limited desire to post. The next time I don't post for a few days I will send you a PM and let you know the circumstances.