Vitali Klitschko vs. Kirk Johnson

[Stangfriik]

This should be a really good fight. Klitschko is looking to make a statement by kicking Johnsons ass then demanding a rematch against Lewis (which he deserves). But Johnson is thirst to get back to the Number 1 contender position. Klitschko should win this but he has to not think passed Johnson or disregard his talent. Johnson is coming in at his heaviest weight. A whopping 260lbs. He was only 240 or 235 during his last fight. From what I saw of tail of the tape, Klitschko has about a 6" height advantage but Johnson has a 2" reach advantage. Looking forward to this though.

 

[Stangfriik]

OMG Klitschko knocked Kirk Johnson on his fucking ass like he was an amateur. I've never seen Johnson get his ass kicked so bad and so quick EVER. Klitschko WILL be champion by either a rematch with Lewis or Lewis realizing he'll get his ass beat and retire.

 

[Tooshort]

Klitschko is no joke. I'm hoping Lewis isnt too much of a pussy and actually gives him a rematch. I think Klitschko can pull off the win that he couldnt get last time due to the cut.

 

[HUCKLEBERRY FINNaplex]

Klitscho ran him over.Johnson looked like the Pillsbury Dough Boy,and Vitaly made him pay dearly for it,busted his ass up from pillar to post.

 

[gymrat]

was this hbo? or PPV?

 

[BileStew]

Shit, I forgot that was on tonight. I'm sure it will be replayed on HBO sometime next week.

 

[Stangfriik]

it was normal HBO. Next weekend there is a HUGE PPV event with 3 or 4 title fights. It'll be awesome

 

[biteme]

Klitschko is a big son of a bitch. Best really tall fighter I have ever seen.

 

[Stangfriik]

If anyone watched the fight before the main, it'll emphasize that there NEEDS to be a heavyweight division and a super heavyweight division. Mesi(sp?) looked like a middle or light heavyweight once Klitschko and Johnson stepped into the ring. I think boxing can only benefit which such a move.

 

[biteme]

If anyone watched the fight before the main, it'll emphasize that there NEEDS to be a heavyweight division and a super heavyweight division. Mesi(sp?) looked like a middle or light heavyweight once Klitschko and Johnson stepped into the ring. I think boxing can only benefit which such a move.

I disagree. Tyson in his prime was unbelievable. He hasn't been anything close to that fighter for several years. Just recently the former middle weight champion James Tony destroyed Evander Holyfield. Evander is finished but James is around 35 years of age or older. There are still very few real big men who can fight. For their size advantage, the usually give up an advantage in athleticism and speed. Tyson destroyed several very big men.

 

[Stangfriik]

I disagree. Tyson in his prime was unbelievable. He hasn't been anything close to that fighter for several years. Just recently the former middle weight champion James Tony destroyed Evander Holyfield. Evander is finished but James is around 35 years of age or older. There are still very few real big men who can fight. For their size advantage, the usually give up an advantage in athleticism and speed. Tyson destroyed several very big men.

Dude come on. How many big guys back then were 6'3-6'8 250lbs+? I'm not that educated on the big men of that era so correct me if I'm wrong. Today's inner circle of heavyweights is almost unatainable except for the few that are gifted with height, reach, speed, and power. All of the up and coming heavyweights wouldn't hold a candle to the likes of Klitschko, Tua, Johnson, or Byrd. There NEEDS to be a class where the likes of Toney, Jones Jr, Maybe Tarver, etc. I'm alomst positive it be ggod for the sport.

 

[magman1]

how was mesi 235???? he didnt look over 200! i have never seen a puncher more accurate then VK...should addsome nice drama to a currently dry sport...the sky was the limit for tyson, it is ashame we couldnt have witnessed him if he didnt have all his problems...possibly the most dominant athlete of our time if he woulda stayed sane!