Why did Wlad choose Calvin Brock over Shannon Briggs when Briggs held a title?

[SN!PER]

That was only 2 years after Wlad got put on his knees by Lamon Brewster.

Briggs was considered too risky because he had a high knockout ratio.

[TBear]

From boxingscene archives'

http://www.boxingscene.com/cedric-ku...litschko--8511

[beez721]

Briggs said they turned him down and chose Brock

https://www.facebook.com/terrell.bro...3837950509479/

briggs didnt have any title when wlad signed to fight the undefeated brock instead. jameel mccline dropped briggs hard and won an easy decision over him while losing to brock. the brock choice was the right one. he was top 10 ranked and undefeated

[beez721]

it shouldn't be a trainers job to teach a fighter to cheat. yes he was able to get away with it because of the corrupt nature of boxing where a-sides are allowed to break rules but that doesn't mean its right.

seems like you watch nothing but wlad/povetkin. thats the only fight where wlads clicnhing was dq worthy

[beez721]

That was only 2 years after Wlad got put on his knees by Lamon Brewster.

Briggs was considered too risky because he had a high knockout ratio.

he wasnt considered too risky. brock was deemed more worthy as he was undefeated and did what briggs couldnt do. he beat mccline

[Larry the boss]

http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/28...ost-Dangerous-

damn so Briggs has a point when he says he been ducking him

[Larry the boss]

briggs didnt have any title when wlad signed to fight the undefeated brock instead. jameel mccline dropped briggs hard and won an easy decision over him while losing to brock. the brock choice was the right one. he was top 10 ranked and undefeated

He fought Mccline in 2002

[Jedi Vader]

The Klits wanted none of Valuev too.

http://www.boxingscene.com/nikolai-v...ight-me--23241

[BostonGuy]

Briggs said they turned him down and chose Brock

https://www.facebook.com/terrell.bro...3837950509479/

A simple glance at Boxrec would have informed you that Briggs won the WBO title from Liakhovich on November 4, 2006 and then on the following Saturday - November 11, 2006 Wlad faced Calvin Brock to defend his IBF title.

Leading up to their respective fights - Briggs had faced a bum 'o the month club of opponents while Calvin Brock faced some decent opponents. Brock was also undefeated and ranked in the top 5 heavyweights during that time.

I've objectively followed Wladimir Klitschko for over 10 years now. I've analyzed all his fights and his style and have been critical of him at times, but also have praised him for his achievements. Klitschko never ducked Shannon Briggs. Briggs has always trolled him at pressers and tried to goad him into a fight - for which he has never deserved.