8-14-06 - Lets take a good look at the Heavyweight Division

[Xcel]

Oleg Maskaev - WBC Champion - 33-5 (26 KOs)
Notable Wins - Hasim Rahman (x2) by KO, Sinan Samil Sam by UD

Nicolay Valuev - WBA Champion 44-0 (32 KOs)
Notable Wins - Owen Beck by KO, John Ruiz by MD, Clifford Etienne KO

Wladimir Klitschko - IBF Champion 46-3 (41 KOs)
Notable Wins - Chris Byrd by KO, Samuel Peter by UD, Ray Mercer by KO

Sergei Liakhovich - WBO Champion - 23-1 (14 KOs)
Notable Wins - Lamon Brewster by UD, Dominick Guinn by UD

Here are the current champions. What are your thoughts on each? Who should they fight now? How do we get a clear champion?

[King Koyle]

Wladimir Klitschko-Probadly the best of the current heavyweight champions.Offensively he's a monster,but I still question his chin and stamina.He seems to be improving though.

Oleg Maskaev-Decent fighter coming off a great win.I see one or two more fights for Oleg.He's by no means a shot fighter,but he's slowed considerably.Great to see him realize his dream before it's too late.

Nicolay Valuev-Not a great fighter.But good for a man his size.Surprisingly good body puncher!A lot remains to be seen with him.

Sergei Liakhovich-Looked great in beating Brewster.And looked good in beating Guinn.Is showing up in better shape now.A lot also remains to be seen with him.

I would like to see a tournment,starting with Wlad versus Nicolay,and Oleg versus Sergei.

[Dye]

Wladimir Klitschko-Probadly the best of the current heavyweight champions.Offensively he's a monster,but I still question his chin and stamina.He seems to be improving though.

Oleg Maskaev-Decent fighter coming off a great win.I see one or two more fights for Oleg.He's by no means a shot fighter,but he's slowed considerably.Great to see him realize his dream before it's too late.

Nicolay Valuev-Not a great fighter.But good for a man his size.Surprisingly good body puncher!A lot remains to be seen with him.

Sergei Liakhovich-Looked great in beating Brewster.And looked good in beating Guinn.Is showing up in better shape now.A lot also remains to be seen with him.

I would like to see a tournment,starting with Wlad versus Nicolay,and Oleg versus Sergei.

sounds right

[!! Mr. Soprano]

Quote:

Oleg Maskaev - WBC Champion - 33-5 (26 KOs) Notable Wins - Hasim Rahman (x2) by KO, Sinan Samil Sam by UD Nicolay Valuev - WBC Champion 44-0 (32 KOs) Notable Wins - Owen Beck by KO, John Ruiz by MD, Clifford Etienne KO Wladimir Klitschko - WBC Champion 46-3 (41 KOs) Notable Wins - Chris Byrd by KO, Samuel Peter by UD, Ray Mercer by KO Sergei Liakhovich - WBC Champion - 23-1 (14 KOs) Notable Wins - Lamon Brewster by UD, Dominick Guinn by UD

Here are the current champions. What are your thoughts on each? Who should they fight now? How do we get a clear champion?

WOW,

All WBC Champions?

Interesting

[Xcel]

WOW,

All WBC Champions?

Interesting

good catch. im on it

[mikefromstu]

The reason that this sucks now is that NONE of them will unify.

They will all talk crap but they want to keep their titles as long as possible and they are all beatable.

They will stay away from each other like the plague.

[badblood]

Wlad has the best skill out of all the champs, but Valuev is going to be the toughest to beat.

[Dye]

WOW,

All WBC Champions?

Interesting

i did not notice that way to catch it

[Leo Pradun]

Wlad has the best skill out of all the champs, but Valuev is going to be the toughest to beat.

I dont think so. I think Valuev hasnt gotten exposed yet, dont get me wrong hes a good fighter and I like to watch him but someone that has great offensive skills and a big punch will expose him...

[badblood]

I dont think so. I think Valuev hasnt gotten exposed yet, dont get me wrong hes a good fighter and I like to watch him but someone that has great offensive skills and a big punch will expose him...

The only way to beat Valuev at this point of his career is by a decision, a KO is out of the question.