WBC is likely to allow Maskaev have a voluntary defence...

[BmoreBrawler]

I think Toney cant knock out a real heavyweight.

[GunStar]

I think Maskaev is very close to Rahman in terms of skill. I think Maskaev--Toney will be very much like Rahman--Toney.

I disagree, Maskaev doesn't have a great jab like Rahman!

Anyway, the Rahman fight was close, I can't argue with anyone giving it to Toney or Rahman!

[psychopath]

This is an unofficial rumour.

I have read this at another site (Russian-language). The rationale is that Toney was a mandatory contender, but the fight with Peter was not an elimination bout.

Duva said he plans to file a protest.

I hope Maskaev defends his title and then fights another belt-holder.

The Toney/Peter fight was not an eliminator? That news was all over this site for quite sometimes, now it's not true according to some Russian websire. ****.

Anyway there was an article that Maskaev is planning to fight next in Moscow, against the number 11 WBC rated contender maybe that's the voluntary defense that they are talking about.

[Leo Pradun]

maskaev will be fighting in russia sometime in december against some number 12 rated bum in the wbc named peter kohle with a record od 18-4 16kos, the wbc gave maskaev an optional defense if it is before the end of the year....

[FeelTheA-Force]

maskaev is a bum. kirk fatty johnson ko'ed him.

and rahman well, hes a fool for losing the title that was GIVEN to him

[:Bobby:]

Voluntary defenses should only be allowed if the champ fights at least three times a year. Safe matchmaking needs to stop, it's killing the sport.

[AllEyesOpen]

Rahman beat Toney and Maskaev beat Rahman.

Toney is the best boxer P4P, but he is not the best HW boxer.

I dont think Toney's the best p4p boxer, but he's the best HW right now, I still have my doubt on Wlad

[!!Captain]

This news was on b*****talk.com but the're known to print horse**** once in a while, so I'll wait for something official. Maskaev is just trying to cash in on his title and make some $$$ before he retires (or Peter retires him). I think he made it pretty clear that he will not fight Peter and will probably retire after his defense.

[Nautilus]

I dont think Toney's the best p4p boxer, but he's the best HW right now

Yes, that is why he lost to Rahman.

[Nautilus]

This news was on b*****talk.com but the're known to print horse**** once in a while, so I'll wait for something official. Maskaev is just trying to cash in on his title and make some $$$ before he retires (or Peter retires him). I think he made it pretty clear that he will not fight Peter and will probably retire after his defense.

do you think he will retire after the defense?