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off topic a bit but has anyone paid any attention to the Wlad Klitschko/David Haye negotiations? Man, Wlad Klit is a bitch! This pussy wants the contract to have TWO rematch clauses in the event David Haye beats him, and get this with the rematch clause including his brother Vitali, meaning that if Haye wins, he would then have to fight either Wlad or Vitali and if he wins that fight he would then have to fight Wlad or Vitali AGAIN!!!!
In addition to that, they are trying to make it that if the WBO or WBA, whatever, makes a mandatory fight David Haye would have to refuse and fight either Klitschko brothers, meaning the belts would be stripped from him. So that means he could wind up beating the Klitschko's a total of THREE times and still not be heavyweight champion!!!! lmao
And apparently David Haye agreed to the terms and now the Klits are adding even more too it.
Wlad is officially the biggest heavyweight champion pussy of all time.
In addition to that, they are trying to make it that if the WBO or WBA, whatever, makes a mandatory fight David Haye would have to refuse and fight either Klitschko brothers, meaning the belts would be stripped from him. So that means he could wind up beating the Klitschko's a total of THREE times and still not be heavyweight champion!!!! lmao
And apparently David Haye agreed to the terms and now the Klits are adding even more too it.
Wlad is officially the biggest heavyweight champion pussy of all time.
Sweet, Guzman getting a title shot. Hopefully he keeps his mind right.
Joan Guzman vs. Yuri Romanov; IBF Lightweight Title
By Rick Reeno
BoxingScene.com has been informed by a source in the IBF that a proposed fight between Joan Guzman (29-0, 17KOs) and Yuri Romanov (21-2, 14KOs) has been approved for the vacant lightweight title. Guzman and Romanov are the two highest-ranked "available" contenders to fight for the title. Guzman is ranked at number 7 and Romanov is sitting a number 9.
There is no date for the fight. The two sides have to begin negotiations to complete a deal and set a date. The title became vacant last Friday when Nate Campbell was unable to make weight for his fight with mandatory Ali Funeka.
And if anyone is wondering the IBF is following the rules here to the T, here are their ratings:
1 Ali Funeka (lost on 2-14, not eligible)
2 NOT RATED
3 Juan Diaz (unavailable)
4 Fernando Angulo (lost on 2-14, not eligible)
5 Julio Diaz (unavailable)
6 Anthony Peterson (injured)
7 Joan Guzman (accepted fight)
8 Zahir Raheem (rejected fight)
9 Yuri Romanov (accepted fight)
10 Yodsanan Nanthachai
Joan Guzman vs. Yuri Romanov; IBF Lightweight Title
By Rick Reeno
BoxingScene.com has been informed by a source in the IBF that a proposed fight between Joan Guzman (29-0, 17KOs) and Yuri Romanov (21-2, 14KOs) has been approved for the vacant lightweight title. Guzman and Romanov are the two highest-ranked "available" contenders to fight for the title. Guzman is ranked at number 7 and Romanov is sitting a number 9.
There is no date for the fight. The two sides have to begin negotiations to complete a deal and set a date. The title became vacant last Friday when Nate Campbell was unable to make weight for his fight with mandatory Ali Funeka.
And if anyone is wondering the IBF is following the rules here to the T, here are their ratings:
1 Ali Funeka (lost on 2-14, not eligible)
2 NOT RATED
3 Juan Diaz (unavailable)
4 Fernando Angulo (lost on 2-14, not eligible)
5 Julio Diaz (unavailable)
6 Anthony Peterson (injured)
7 Joan Guzman (accepted fight)
8 Zahir Raheem (rejected fight)
9 Yuri Romanov (accepted fight)
10 Yodsanan Nanthachai
i was not impressed with the Gamboa ko at all cause the dude he fought is a fucking bum and if Gamboa wants to hang with the top dogs in the game he needs to step his D up bigtime before he gets K the Fuck O'd. he runs into too many punches and steps back with his hands down, u would think he would learn his lesson after getting dropped four times in his early career.
yeah, he's had some problems getting caught while being off balance, hence the four flash knockdowns. But in his defense he's never been hurt in his career.
Sure, the guy he fought was a bum, but at least he's staying active. He basically fights every other month or more. He'll take a fight against someone like Estrada or Al Seeger and fight them on ESPN Friday Night Fights just to stay busy, then when he faces tougher opponents he's on HBO/Showtime. He's moving along perfectly, imo, they are doing an excellent job getting him big time exposure and at the same time, he hasn't only faced bums in fact the opponents he's faced in general are much better then most any other pro fighter after only 14 fights. Just go to:
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?cat=boxer&human_id=391770
And check his opponents records, they are all good, mostly guys with 1, 2, 3 losses, everyone he's faced has a winning record, etc.
He has some flaws, but what I see in talent (insane hand speed, great work-rate, crazy ability/agility, cat-like reflexes, etc.) outweighs those flaws. He's a little rough on the edges, but compare Gamboa to an early Pacquiao, similar in many ways, especially how pacquiao was wild and rushed in with a whirlwind of punches and often got caught, knocked down and even knocked out. Once Gamboa learns to settle down a bit he will be an elite fighter, no question in my mind.
Sure, the guy he fought was a bum, but at least he's staying active. He basically fights every other month or more. He'll take a fight against someone like Estrada or Al Seeger and fight them on ESPN Friday Night Fights just to stay busy, then when he faces tougher opponents he's on HBO/Showtime. He's moving along perfectly, imo, they are doing an excellent job getting him big time exposure and at the same time, he hasn't only faced bums in fact the opponents he's faced in general are much better then most any other pro fighter after only 14 fights. Just go to:
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?cat=boxer&human_id=391770
And check his opponents records, they are all good, mostly guys with 1, 2, 3 losses, everyone he's faced has a winning record, etc.
He has some flaws, but what I see in talent (insane hand speed, great work-rate, crazy ability/agility, cat-like reflexes, etc.) outweighs those flaws. He's a little rough on the edges, but compare Gamboa to an early Pacquiao, similar in many ways, especially how pacquiao was wild and rushed in with a whirlwind of punches and often got caught, knocked down and even knocked out. Once Gamboa learns to settle down a bit he will be an elite fighter, no question in my mind.
^^yeah I saw that. It seems cotto is really pissed off at Bob Arum for defending margarito like he has and he also threatened to leave him after his contract is up and possibly sign with Golden Boy. I think that's why Bob Arum was at the Pavlik fight and not Cotto's.
Cotto looked more impressive than Pavlik did imo.
I think pavlik really needs to fire his trainer, he's taught him everything he can offer and it's time to move on. The main problem that I have is his trainers unwillingness to admit defeat against Bernard Hopkins, instead he blames the loss on other factors like the extra few pounds in weight, an elbow injury and a cold. By him not admitting defeating, they are failing to analyze the fight and try to correct what pavlik did wrong and instead are doing the same old things in training and staying course as if nothing is wrong. Pavlik could be much better with a better trainer, one that could add a few new things to his arsenal besides the predictable 1-2 punch, no head movement, forward only fighter that he currently is. He's good enough to beat most fighters, but I think he'll always have major problems with defensive guys, or slick fighters. He'll need to improve a bit more before he can beat Arthur Abraham.
Cotto looked more impressive than Pavlik did imo.
I think pavlik really needs to fire his trainer, he's taught him everything he can offer and it's time to move on. The main problem that I have is his trainers unwillingness to admit defeat against Bernard Hopkins, instead he blames the loss on other factors like the extra few pounds in weight, an elbow injury and a cold. By him not admitting defeating, they are failing to analyze the fight and try to correct what pavlik did wrong and instead are doing the same old things in training and staying course as if nothing is wrong. Pavlik could be much better with a better trainer, one that could add a few new things to his arsenal besides the predictable 1-2 punch, no head movement, forward only fighter that he currently is. He's good enough to beat most fighters, but I think he'll always have major problems with defensive guys, or slick fighters. He'll need to improve a bit more before he can beat Arthur Abraham.