Comments Thread For: Monroe's VADA Test Threatens Charlo Fight, Korobov Could Step In

[KTFOKING]

Damn right. I'd be happier to see that than Monroe anyway even with the questionmarks over Matvey. Monroe had - in effect - no chance and wouldn't really have even made it entertaining. Matvey's not really a high octane fighter either but technically he's as good as they get... just needs to remember not to get complacent and keep his wits when he's looking for a finish.

Could argue Korobov is a better fight anyways.

[BattlingNelson]

Not a good look for Victor Conte another of his fighters testing positive from SNAC supps

So he is one of Conte’s clients? If so Conte’s road from criminal scumbag to accepted operator took a big hit.

[KTFOKING]

So he is one of Conte’s clients? If so Conte’s road from criminal scumbag to accepted operator took a big hit.

Don't worry, Conte will say he wasn't training Monroe for this fight and wasn't responsible for this failed test.

[Deletrious]

Korobov has real chance at upset, great boxer who had bad luck and tough promotions.

[Citizen Koba]

Could argue Korobov is a better fight anyways.

Exactly what I am arguing. Monroe effectively had no chance and would have stunk it up... Korobov, well... an in form - (even a 80% or 90%) Korobov is potentially a risky fight for Jermall at the very least one that could make him look less than stellar without any commensurate rewards. Honestly I'd like to see it, but I'd be thinking hard about taking this one on short notice if I was managing Jermall.

[Mikedadon]

Hold on Matt korobov might be the replacement? He is a great boxer and definetly more of challenge. Kinda hoping it happens

[SweetPbfAli]

it's a BS logjam where everyone is waiting to fight Canelo, and Canelo only fights twice a year, and doesn't want to fight any of them.

as for quality, nobody quality is ever available on short notice.

Quality replacements are available rarely. Hell, Crawford was a late replacement in what came to be his intro to the world.

[KTFOKING]

Sources: The expectation is that Willie Monroe Jr. will be pulled from his fight with Jermall Charlo followed an adverse finding for a banned substance. Matt Korobov has accepted the fight with Charlo, and is waiting for official word on Monroe’s status

— Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) December 16, 2018

[Chollo Vista]

Exactly what I am arguing. Monroe effectively had no chance and would have stunk it up... Korobov, well... an in form - (even a 80% or 90%) Korobov is potentially a risky fight for Jermall at the very least one that could make him look less than stellar without any commensurate rewards. Honestly I'd like to see it, but I'd be thinking hard about taking this one on short notice if I was managing Jermall.

I haven't seen Korobov since the Andy Lee KO. Has he improved?

[SHO_RULEZ]

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Apparently it wasnt just the fans that knew Monroe had no shot . He knew himself . I guess the masking agent didnt work.

This Korobov only has one loss, and he has a win over Uzcategui...Charlo may be getting a tougher challenge here...