Maskaev-Klitschko talks!

[Guest]

Klitschko vs. Maskaev to unify (and gain The Ring championship belt, note) is just boxrec bollocks, really. Maskaev won't offer much resistance to Little Klit... it's even safe to assume that he'd quite easily get past Valuev.

I like Little Klit, but it'll be a disgrace if he becomes the completely unified champ without ever facing a live opponent.

[kayjay]

Klitschko vs. Maskaev to unify (and gain The Ring championship belt, note) is just boxrec bollocks, really. Maskaev won't offer much resistance to Little Klit... it's even safe to assume that he'd quite easily get past Valuev.

I like Little Klit, but it'll be a disgrace if he becomes the completely unified champ without ever facing a live opponent.

Agreed, but whom do you count as a live opponent?

Peter? Brewster? Toney?

[Southpaw Stinger]

This unification is long overdue but at least it's a beacon of light for the HW division.

[Derranged_]

I have an idea; after the newly IBF-WBC champ is crowned why not let him fight the winner of Toney-Peter? Either way the champ is fighting the top contenders in Toney or Peter and can unify the other titles in subsequent fights.

[Guest]

Agreed, but whom do you count as a live opponent?

Peter? Brewster? Toney?

When you put it like THAT...


... actually, I kind of think Brewster has to come back to validate Little Klit's career, and - as ****** as this may sound, I've only seen him twice - I actually want to see Wlad vs. Briggs.

He SHOULD fight Toney as well, even though it may well end with Toney being killed.

[Leo Pradun]

When you put it like THAT...


... actually, I kind of think Brewster has to come back to validate Little Klit's career, and - as ****** as this may sound, I've only seen him twice - I actually want to see Wlad vs. Briggs.

He SHOULD fight Toney as well, even though it may well end with Toney being killed.

I think if Wlad beats one of the title holders it will be enough for now because we all know that don king will not want any part it, so why not unify the wbc title then fight the best opposition besides don king..

[!!Captain]

Agreed, but whom do you count as a live opponent?

Peter? Brewster? Toney?

He beat Peter and lost to Brewster. I would much rather see him against Toney it would be a great clash of styles, schooles, etc.

[kayjay]

Toney would indeed do some things that would make Wlad work, but the size/power disparity would taint this matchup, and it could never count as a major victory even if Wlad were to win by vicious KO/TKO

[Derranged_]

I think if Wlad beats one of the title holders it will be enough for now because we all know that don king will not want any part it, so why not unify the wbc title then fight the best opposition besides don king..

I echo that same sentiment; partial unification is better than no unification at all. Plus, if Klitschko wins( like everyone thinks will happen and is predicting) then a mandatory defense against either Toney or Peter both looks good on paper. If its against Toney then its a battle of styles and would hopefully bring out the best of James Toney. If its against Peter, then Peter will be held with high regard after beating a very good opponent in James Toney twice and the 'revenge' factor will surely be used to hype the fight.

Point is, if Klitschko were to beat Maskaev for the WBC title and then defend both titles(IBF-WBC) against Toney or Peter then IMO either fight is credible and is pleasing to the boxing fan.

[ejk22]

Klitschko vs. Maskaev to unify (and gain The Ring championship belt, note) is just boxrec bollocks, really. Maskaev won't offer much resistance to Little Klit... it's even safe to assume that he'd quite easily get past Valuev.

I like Little Klit, but it'll be a disgrace if he becomes the completely unified champ without ever facing a live opponent.

He beat Sam Peter already, who in many eyes is a very live opponent, he beat Chris Byrd who was considered by many of the experts, the best heavyweight champ prior to losing to Wlad. He beat Brock who was undefeated. What else do you expect? Maskaev knocked Rahman out who many on here were calling the best heavyweight out there.