Bad Left Hook Fight Day: Wladimir Klitschko v. Ruslan Chagaev
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 1:16 PM EDT
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The fight will be live on ESPN Classic at 5pm ET. Join us to crown a new world heavyweight champion!
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For the vacant Ring Magazine World Heavyweight Championship
| WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO WBO/IBF/IBO Titleholder Ring Magazine No. 1 (Heavy) |
RUSLAN CHAGAEV WBA Titleholder (Not On the Line) Ring Magazine No. 3 (Heavy) |
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| 52-3 | Record | 25-0-1 |
| 46 | KO | 17 |
| Kiev, Ukraine | Hometown | Andizhan, Uzbekistan |
| 33 | Age | 30 |
| 6'6 1/2" | Height | 6'1" |
| 81" | Reach | 74" |
| Hasim Rahman (TKO-7) Tony Thompson (KO-11) Sultan Ibragimov (UD-12) |
Notable Wins | Carl Davis Drumond (TD-6) Nikolai Valuev (MD-12) John Ruiz (SD-12) |
| Lamon Brewster (TKO-5) Corrie Sanders (TKO-2) Ross Puritty (TKO-11) |
Notable Losses | |
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WAR KLIT
Prove the haters wrong!
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jun 20, 2009 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
By that I mean
FINISH HIM
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jun 20, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be nice
Heck, andy exciting, high-skill heavyweight fight would be a plus. There have only been two of them I can think of all decade (Lewis-Vitali and Brewster-Lyakhovich).
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
watching Holyfield-Qawi on Classic for about the 100th time
What a great fight.
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Slow thread for a few minutes out. Bueller? Bueller?
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm here
Create the thread, and they will come.
Of course, less traffic on a Saturday afternoon usually.
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No such luck
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Klitschko on his way to the ring. Red Hot Chili Peppers. Huge crowd.
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Robert Flores and BJ Flores — man. The A-team, huh?
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
alex wallau
hes a bit of a dickhead but was one of my favorite announcers.
by sonofapsycho on Jun 20, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Has BJ Flroes actually ever called a fight before?
I mean, he’s decent in the studio, but this seems like a pretty big gig to give someone as their first commentator spot.
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kazakhstan is the great-est country in the world
All the other countries are full of little girls
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
shit they didn't waste anytime starting this
by sonofapsycho on Jun 20, 2009 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
German TV is paying big bucks, American TV is not
We have to work on their schedule
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Robert Flores and BJ Flores?
Tell me they aren’t the commentators.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHA!!!
The guy screwed up the anthem! He’s blowing it!
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Microphone cuts out on the Ukraine national anthem. Repeatedly.
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please win Chagaev
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Jun 20, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just want a good fight
We're all given some sort of skill in life. Mine just happens to be beating up on people. (Sugar Ray Leonard)
by BrianBrock on Jun 20, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh lord
Don Trella (116-111 Cotto) is a judge.
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eddie Cotton the referee
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
isnt there
any sort of review policy for judges when they give really out there scores?!
We're all given some sort of skill in life. Mine just happens to be beating up on people. (Sugar Ray Leonard)
by BrianBrock on Jun 20, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how can you score the Cotto fight 116-111?
by Stricker71 on Jun 20, 2009 5:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Doctor Steelhammer vs. White Tyson....what a battle!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 20, 2009 5:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh man they really are going to commentate from Bristol
“You get two Flores’ for the price of one.” – Robert Flores
Oh boy.
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by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
comedians
We're all given some sort of skill in life. Mine just happens to be beating up on people. (Sugar Ray Leonard)
by BrianBrock on Jun 20, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least Chagaev looks marginally more aggressive than Ibragimov
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He looks like he's willing to get a little dirty inside...
which is helpful
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 20, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Hugo Boss dump Klitschko?
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YEAH!!! LASER POINTER!@!!!
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First 3 minutes
Pawing by Klitchsko…occasional landed punch.
10-9 Wlad
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wlad 10-9
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Jun 20, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Klitschko 10-9
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Klitschko-Chagaev R1
Klitschko pawing and slapping with his extended left hand right away, just as he did against Ibragimov. Now putting the real jab out. Good stiff jab lands. Chagaev trying to lean and jab his way in, now he chops his way inside and Klitschko immediately grabs. It happens again moments later, but this time Chagaev gets out before the grab can be a hug. Chagaev eats a jab. Another jab lands. Not a brisk pace, but not slow either.
Chagaev is really trying to get inside but he’s having trouble. This time Klitschko basically shoves him away and side steps. Good long right from Wladimir. Chagaev with a left to the body. Easy Klitschko round, he controlled with his left hand.
Klitschko 10-9
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jab jab jabbity jab jab jab 10-9 Klitschko
by schraubd on Jun 20, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Flash knockdown and down goes Chagaev
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by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First right hand all night knocks him down...
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"All night"
I mean, its only the second round, you know?
"This fight'll be the nastiest thing you'll ever see. I been sober for six weeks, and that makes me vicious."
-- Randall 'Tex' Cobb
by jrok on Jun 20, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought chagaev was winning the round up to that point too....
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"What is Klitchsko afraid of you're 6'7!" - My dad after the knockdown and lack of attack by Wlad
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
20-17 Wlad
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Klitschko-Chagaev R2
ESPN needlessly gives us a graphic timeline that helps us miss the start of round two. Sloppy.
Klitschko pumping the jab. He’s going to do this all night unless Chagaev goes for broke. This is why the Haye fight was so much more interesting. Haye would eventually have thrown caution to the wind. I’m not sure Chagaev has that recklessness in him. Chagaev trying to come with lead lefts, but he’s not getting close to landing those with any authority. Wladimir is just side stepping him with ease, jabbing, and continually pressing the reset button on Chagaev’s offense.
Big right Klitschko, and down goes Chagaev! He’s OK, flash knockdown, but that doesn’t bode well at all. That’s the other thing that pisses everyone off about Wlad: He’s dangerously strong when he throws with purpose, he just doesn’t do it often enough.
Another easy Wlad round. He’s hardly breaking a sweat in there.
Klitschko 10-8
Klitschko 20-17
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 5:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wlad 20-17
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Jun 20, 2009 5:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, a knockdown! 10-8 Klitschcko, 20-17 K
by schraubd on Jun 20, 2009 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone else having a problem
of the comments not coming up?
i keep having to refresh
by sonofapsycho on Jun 20, 2009 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm fine
It’s just slightly delayed for me.
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by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've had it happen once...
and somehow in my profile my settings had changed to not auto update. may want to check your settings in your profile
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 20, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not that, but its happening to me
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Jun 20, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm...
close the browser and go back in?
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 20, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, its working now
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Jun 20, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
did that too
and its still doing it.
doesn’t look like the page is loading completly. the status bar thing is at about 98%, maybe thats it?
by sonofapsycho on Jun 20, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did have that happen earlier...
with BloodyElbow. I just had to close out and go back in and it started working. I’ll pass along a report to the tech guys that it’s multiple people that are seeing it now
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 20, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happened to me at DRaysBay about a week ago too
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not Klit is just nailing him with the jab at will
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Klitschko-Chagaev R3
Wladimir with a jab right after the bell. Another straight right, that one misses just enough to help Chagaev. Chagaev is really struggling to do anything at all. Jab from Klitschko, jab from Klitschko, Chagaev lunges and finds nothing. Another right from Klitschko. Now Klitschko is jabbing, circling, and easily owning the ring and dictating the action. Another 1-2 from Klitschko. Chagaev is too flat-footed and too small. This isn’t close at all through three rounds.
Klitschko 10-9
Klitschko 30-26
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
30-26 Wlad
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by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
30-26 you mean
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
30-26
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Jun 20, 2009 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am the commander of the Klit
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s so talented. but it bugs me that you can watch these fights and just KNOW that he could end these fights whenever he feels like putting the effort in to throw a few power shots
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 20, 2009 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he is the
lyoto machida of boxing.
before lyoto grew some balls and starting fighting the last two fights.
by sonofapsycho on Jun 20, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Klit can get hit though
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Jun 20, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he drinks his pee?
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 20, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"He knocked his opponent down. Taking Chagaev to the canvas." - Robert Flores
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
epic commentating
We're all given some sort of skill in life. Mine just happens to be beating up on people. (Sugar Ray Leonard)
by BrianBrock on Jun 20, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this looks like a sparring session...
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 20, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chag has not throws 1 puch per minute
by Stricker71 on Jun 20, 2009 5:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now he's just trying to not get knocked out
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Klitschko-Chagaev R4
Klitschko doing more of the same. Another 1-2 near the one-minute mark of the round. Chagaev is really into feigning to his right and not doing anything. Big right by Klitschko. This is turning into sparring. Show him the jab, Wladimir! OK. Show him the 1-2! OK. Now work on your movement! OK.
I’m not sure what Chagaev thought Klitschko was going to do, or what he planned to do to combat it, but whatever it was, the plan sucked.
Klitschko 10-9
Klitschko 40-35
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
40-35
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Jun 20, 2009 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
10-9; 40-35 K. I like BJ Flores far more as a commentator than as a fighter.
by schraubd on Jun 20, 2009 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Flores is particularly appropriate to call a Klitschko fight
Since he basically fights the same way.
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Klitschko dominating through 4
40-39
by Curtis72094 on Jun 20, 2009 5:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
40-35 Wlad
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"A 10-8 round which featured a knockout...er knockdown." - Robert Flores
Chagaev is done.
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by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chagaev vs. Hep B is the much more compelling battle right now
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 20, 2009 5:27 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
Oh man I have to rec this.
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by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me three
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by BrianBrock on Jun 20, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
chagaev
would do himself a favor by throwing some punches every now and again.
by sonofapsycho on Jun 20, 2009 5:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Klitschko-Chagaev R5
Weird — I wasn’t getting anyone else’s comments until I went out and came back in.
I’m starting to wonder if Chagaev is going to make it through eight without giving up. He hasn’t landed more than one or two decent punches this fight. This is horrible from him.
1-2 by Klitschko, that hurt him. Ruslan’s just there for the taking. Referee Eddie Cotton stops and warns Klitschko for a low shot. Wladimir goes back to picking him apart when the action resumes. Right hand Klitschko. Another easy Wlad round.
Klitschko 10-9
Klitschko 50-44
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 5:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
50-44 Wlad
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50-44
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Jun 20, 2009 5:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Klitschko buzzes Chagaev, then stares at him for awhile. Sigh.
10-9 Klitschko, 50-44 K
by schraubd on Jun 20, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
boring
and I have to watch online. I can’t belive I don’t have ESPN Classic but I have 200 other channels.
-Brian
by bp on Jun 20, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Same here
I canceled that grouping of channels last month.
Get over it.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 20, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
comments are fixed now btw
they are coming
by sonofapsycho on Jun 20, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
cool
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 20, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is frustrating
Chagaev occasionally slips a punch, but he never frigging counters.
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
He showed a few nice moments of head movement that he could have popped a counter off of but…no
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 20, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean seriously, slip, step in, throw a left uppercut
You might put Klitschko to sleep that way.
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup
hes not doing anything. no straight lefts, no hooks to the body.
he got to him a it in the 1st but looks like hes giving up now.
by sonofapsycho on Jun 20, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wlad, do you have any idea what a left hook is?
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by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ask Austin
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Austin knows
"This fight'll be the nastiest thing you'll ever see. I been sober for six weeks, and that makes me vicious."
-- Randall 'Tex' Cobb
by jrok on Jun 20, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking someone should talk to Ray Austin
(sorry…I felt left out)
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 20, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who is Chag trainer?
What has he been working on for the fight? how to get hit by a jab?
by Stricker71 on Jun 20, 2009 5:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How to get hit by a jab and circle into the power hand
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 20, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else notice
The ESPN graphic for the longest while has been stuck on :00?
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by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think they forgot to ring the bell
The round went a bit long
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Klitschko-Chagaev R6
Lather, rinse, repeat. Chagaev keeps trying all the same things and failing to find any success. Klitschko keeps doing all the same things and finding the pot of… well, not gold, maybe copper or fine linens.
Left hand by Chagaev does land near the end of the round, but that’s not even close to enough. Right hand Klitschko before the bell is the last meaningful punch of the round.
Klitschko 10-9
Klitshcko 60-53
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 5:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
60-53
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Jun 20, 2009 5:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
60-53 Wlad
If Robert Flores says “Vitali” like it rhymes with “Italy” one more time…
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by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's actually how you say it.
"This fight'll be the nastiest thing you'll ever see. I been sober for six weeks, and that makes me vicious."
-- Randall 'Tex' Cobb
by jrok on Jun 20, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll say this: It’s not bad or boring, just total domination.
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 5:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you're easily excitable
because this is boring
by sonofapsycho on Jun 20, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
did I say I was excited?
There is a lot of ground between bored and excited, or else you live one rollercoaster life.
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on man...your e-boner is showing...
…you’re so excited
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 20, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Showitme
I am glad we get to watch the fight., but maybe Showtime knew something after all
by Stricker71 on Jun 20, 2009 5:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Flores is right. If this goes 12 rounds that would be pretty bad
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 20, 2009 5:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hypocrite
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 20, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, he let Herrera go to decision?
Herrera had never seen a scorecard before that fight…
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pot calling the kettel
"This fight'll be the nastiest thing you'll ever see. I been sober for six weeks, and that makes me vicious."
-- Randall 'Tex' Cobb
by jrok on Jun 20, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still...
if anyone knows
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 20, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Roboticness" - Robert
Chagaev should’ve been whipped and done a long time ago.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Round runs long again...
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
70-62
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Jun 20, 2009 5:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Klitschko-Chagaev R7
Klitschko should really pump it up and see if he can put this away. BJ is saying the same thing, which is kind of hilarious given the source. He continues to dominate with The Basics, jab, jab, jab, fundamentals of movement and the like, easy work for him.
I really have no idea (again) what Chagaev’s plan was. It’s time for Plan B at any rate. And this was his best round, too, ended with a good shot.
Klitschko 10-9
Klitschko 70-62
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Chagaev's best fight of the night." - Robert Flores
#$#%#$!!!!
70-62
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by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chagaev’s best SHOT of the night came after the bell.
by schraubd on Jun 20, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe now that Klitschko has take Chagaev's best punch and not been hurt
hopefully he’ll open up a bit.
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The cut over Chagaev's eye has reopened
It only took 3 rounds for Drumond to open it.
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The clock stopped at :47.....
80-71 Wlad I won’t even wait for the round to end.
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by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
80-71 wlad
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Jun 20, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chagaev with his best round of the night
And it still wasn’t a close round
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Klitschko-Chagaev R8
They’re talking about Chagaev being able to cut distance on Valuev like Valuev is anywhere near Wladimir Klitschko’s class. Fucking Evander Holyfield beat Valuev. Big whoopty ass doo.
Chagaev now cut over his left eye. Nice 1-2 from Klitschko. Wlad might be ready to step on the gas just a bit. Go from 20 to 30, maybe.
Chagaev poking around with his right hand and Wladimir responds like a frightened cat during a thunderstorm. Nevermind about that gas stepping bit, by the way. Not happening. Right hand Klitschko near the end of the round.
About the non-finishing of Klitschko sometimes: You’d think that Manny Steward balling him out every time he takes it easy in what have become non-threatening fights would get to him eventually, but nope.
That cut’s not good.
Klitschko 10-9
Klitschko 80-71
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Klitschko finishes 85% of the time
But probably takes 90% longer than he needs to to do it.
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by jrok on Jun 20, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
did he just say this was an exciting fight?
by Stricker71 on Jun 20, 2009 5:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Compared to a BJ Flores fight, sure.
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flores fights
Are sold on DVD to insomniacs.
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by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm hoping Chagaev goes all Lamon Brewster on Wlad
Wlad has to know he can throw 5-6 punches at a time.
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by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bj's
been asking for this stamp of approval for 6 rounds now.
has he even seen a wlad fight before? he should be used to this
by sonofapsycho on Jun 20, 2009 5:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Klitchsko has apparently been put up against the ropes according to Robert.
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by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
90-80 wlad
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Jun 20, 2009 5:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
90-80 Wlad
End this fight.
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Klitschko-Chagaev R9
The Chagaev corner is taking as long as they can on that cut.
Klitschko continuing to jab away. 1-2 again is pretty with about 45 second left. Chagaev is trapped on the ropes in the corner now. Wladimir backs, trying to bait Chagaev into coming at a right hand, but Chagaev is OK with staying where he’s at. HUGE right by Klitschko. Chagaev was hurt there. And again with another big right! And another! And yet Klitschko throws the same 1-2 over and over until Chagaev finally just moves his fucking head out of the way. Throw a left hook, Wladimir.
Klitschko 10-9
Klitschko 90-80
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 5:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They've stopped it.
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by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eh
Early stoppage, IMO, unless Chagaev quit.
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looked like the corner shook their heads when the doc was like, “Well, what do you want?”
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ho hum
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Jun 20, 2009 5:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Wladimir Klitchsko earns the TKAO win." - Robert Flores caps off a horrible announcing job by him
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Doctors and the Chagaev corner are done.
Wladimir Klitschko RTD-9
These two boners couldn’t be less enthusiastic calling this.
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 5:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There was just a heavyweight champion crowned for the first time in years and Robert Flores acted like he was calling an incomplete pass.
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was horrendous
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BJ didn't help though
He has the personality of a hamburger.
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it a tasty hamburger?
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by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess
But it was a soporific fight. I’d have been more annoyed if they’d gone all Telefutura soccer announcer over Klitschko’s jabs.
by schraubd on Jun 20, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can at least be like, “And it’s over! Wladimir Klitschko has won the fight!” or the like, instead of, “The fight is over.” Fuckin’ tumbleweed must be going by the Flores Bros.
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even the Germans are sort of booing
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BJ: “After this fight, Robert, who would you like to see Wladimir face?”
Robert: “Well…those are questions that…remain to be answered!”
He doesn’t know anyone so he can’t fucking answer. The next time ESPN can’t find Brian Kenny or Joe Tessitore, just let Skip Bayless come make an ass of himself. At least he’ll yell and be dumb.
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 5:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Flores is consistently terrible. And he creeps me out because he looks like a vampire.
by schraubd on Jun 20, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No one is worse than Mancini though.
Lewis maybe, but he just beats him because he on every other damn HBO card.
"This fight'll be the nastiest thing you'll ever see. I been sober for six weeks, and that makes me vicious."
-- Randall 'Tex' Cobb
by jrok on Jun 20, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And they're in Bristol
Couldn’t they have Brian Kenny do the fight?
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by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he's covering the US Open
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Couldn't they fly Tessitore to Bristol in a day?
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by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably wasn’t cost effective considering how few people are likely to have watched this.
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Send Dan Rafael on Amtrak
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it is
Sad but true
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of us could've done it.
SC should’ve just made the trip and said he’s capable of doing commentary.
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by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would probably come out sounding just as boring
Klitschko fights need Gus Johnson. He could make a BJ Flores fight sound exciting.
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh look Livingstone Bramble vs. Ray Mancini is coming up next on Classic
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by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Watching these guys fight Klitschko frustrates the hell out of me
I feel like I would have a better chance of winning than half of his opponents. I’d probably get KTFOed in the first, but I’d at least TRY to get on the inside and attack his chin.
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NINJAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or a ninja!
"This fight'll be the nastiest thing you'll ever see. I been sober for six weeks, and that makes me vicious."
-- Randall 'Tex' Cobb
by jrok on Jun 20, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
john ruiz press relase coming?
i’m sure there will be on how ruslan should be stripped for losing.
by sonofapsycho on Jun 20, 2009 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He is old
Plus, he probably hasn’t had his botox in the last week. Man gets TONS of botox. Half the time, his lips don’t even move.
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but he's a pro
He could probably enunciate that dude who Lewis Calllazzzo is fight with his jaw wired shut.
"This fight'll be the nastiest thing you'll ever see. I been sober for six weeks, and that makes me vicious."
-- Randall 'Tex' Cobb
by jrok on Jun 20, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF is BJ talking about
“That’s the body…”
Seriously dude.
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 5:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what....the....fuck?
i think the flores boys just jizzed in their pants.
by sonofapsycho on Jun 20, 2009 5:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"My German isn't what it used to be." - Robert Flores
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by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wlad...
Don’t forget to wash your hands.
"This fight'll be the nastiest thing you'll ever see. I been sober for six weeks, and that makes me vicious."
-- Randall 'Tex' Cobb
by jrok on Jun 20, 2009 5:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Abraham-Oral next week
the king returns next week
by Curtis72094 on Jun 20, 2009 5:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
then lorenzo if he wins
if he wins the oral fight,he has to face Mandatory Lorenzo
by Curtis72094 on Jun 20, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if abraham wins that fight,he'll be ready for pavlik
all arthur has 2 do is beat oral and lorenzo and then he’ll be ready for pavlik
by Curtis72094 on Jun 20, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Abraham-Lorenzo should be more exciting and more competitive than Abraham-Oral
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get this, according to Robert Flores
This stadium is located in Gelsenkirchen in the northern part of Germany! It seats 60,000.
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by SSreporters on Jun 20, 2009 5:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
from the pick thread
“WLAD — TKO 9 (Wlad will jabjabjabjabjabjabrightjabjabjabright his way to a boring, but effective stoppage)”
This was my first ever entry into the pick contest. Good times.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jun 20, 2009 6:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bring on arreola
At least he’d take some chances and try to get to Wlad’s chin. I don’t love his chances for success, but it would at least be interesting for a few rounds.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jun 20, 2009 6:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it's more likely his brother goes after Arreola
Since Arreola is no threat whatsoever to Vitali, but might somehow walk through Wlad’s jab to knock him out.
Personally, I think Wlad would KO Arreola within 3. He’s too stupid to not come straight forward without moving his head.
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I think Arreola’s bullishness would probably just get him dropped. But, if rumors of Vitali-Haye are true, who does Wlad go after next? Surely not Valuev, whose handlers are doing everything in their power to avoid having their circus freak further exposed as the marginal fighter that he is.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jun 20, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vitali-Arreola is a much stronger rumor than Vitali-Haye. I think the Klitschkos are both kind of in a “Fuck Haye” mood at this point and want him to actually earn a fight, but that’d change if the money was right.
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't say that I blame them
but as you pointed out, I’d be much more interested in Wlad-Arreola than Vitali-Arreola. If that fight goes though, Wlad-Haye would seem to be the biggest money fight out there.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jun 20, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
to answer my own question
Povetkin is apparently a mandatory for Wlad after today’s win. Color me unexcited.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jun 20, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he wants to take it even
Povetkin doesn’t seem to be in any rush to face Klitschko. The Dimitrenko-Chambers winner would also be an option.
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
do either stand a chance?
I’ve only seen Chambers once and know nothing about Dimitrenko.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Jun 20, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not really
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by Brickhaus on Jun 20, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, neither stands a real chance
Unless Dimitrenko put all his weight into a bomb that landed.
by SC on Jun 20, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Dimitrenko beats Chambers
so it can prove Chambers does not need 2 be in FNR4 and the Klitschkos need to be,too bad the game will be out by july 4th,thats when the fight happens
by Curtis72094 on Jun 20, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wish the klitschko bros was in Fight Night Round 4
they can put chambers in but not Kiltschko bros,wtf
by Curtis72094 on Jun 20, 2009 6:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least Gamboa and Calzaghe is in it
im happy 2 see Yuriokis Gamboa and Joe Calzaghe in it
by Curtis72094 on Jun 20, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe Klitschko bros will be DLC
i doubt it will happen
by Curtis72094 on Jun 20, 2009 6:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Wlad takes Alexander “Mayonaise in short pants” Povetkin without too much trouble.
by dervish686 on Jun 20, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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