Wladimir Klitschko VS Jean-Marc Mormeck (3/3/12, Germany)

RiseToTheTop

I wonder if Klitschko will win by KO?

walshb

He'd better or we'll be forced to listen to the Hayemaker's rants.

It's a sham contest. One of HW championship's worst!

Brad Goodman

Much as I admire the Klitschko's for what they've achieved in boxing (Olympic gold, multiple world titles etc.) and as people, I find them boring to watch. Even when they're knocking guys out it's rarely thrilling in the way a ko usually is.

Big Ears

This is a terrible match up. Mormeck has struggled to narrow decision victories over guys that aren't even fringe contenders (anymore) and he is granted a shot at the #1 guy as his reward. That might be okay if Mormeck was a young undefeated contender who maybe had some impressive physical talents, such as lighting quick speed/reflexes, power or just very tall with a great reach.

But no, Mormeck's best days were at Cruiserweight where in fairness to him he was a fine champion. But that was some time ago and he was a Cruiserweight that was not helped by the change from 190 to 200 lbs, afterall he used to be a Light-Heavyweight. Considering his age aswell this is just a terrible fight.

It's actually pointless, huge shocks do happen in boxing occasionally, just look at Sonny Boy Jaro ko-ing Pongsaklek Wonjongkam yesterday, but this is the type of fight where we'd all be better off if they just updated the two fighters records, KO win for Wlad, KO loss for Mormeck, and give them both a bit of cash. No need to see an old Mormeck unable to get close to Wlad, busted up and hurt by the jab and eventually mercilessly finished off when Wlad decides it's a good times to throw a few staight rights.

If this goes past 2-3 rounds it's because that's what Wlad wanted to do, no other reason.

tryingmybestt

Another sham opponent for the Klitschko's !

No wonder HW boxing is dead at the moment !!

There was more action in the Huck v Povetkin fight than all the Klitschko's fights put together !

barney4001

tryingmybestt wrote: »

Another sham opponent for the Klitschko's !

No wonder HW boxing is dead at the moment !!

There was more action in the Huck v Povetkin fight than all the Klitschko's fights put together !

Its been dead for donkeys years

Spazdarn

It's not the brother's fault that everyone else is ****. They take the sport seriously, are meticulously prepared for every fight. Then compare that against guys like Chisora coming in at about 500lbs against Tyson Fury, Solis was pretty hefty for the few seconds he fought, and the rest either ducking the brothers embarrassingly or just willing to take the beating for the money.

It's not the Klitschko's that's the problem, it's heavyweight boxing.

RiseToTheTop

ToiletFusion wrote: »

It's not the brother's fault that everyone else is ****. They take the sport seriously, are meticulously prepared for every fight. Then compare that against guys like Chisora coming in at about 500lbs against Tyson Fury, Solis was pretty hefty for the few seconds he fought, and the rest either ducking the brothers embarrassingly or just willing to take the beating for the money.

It's not the Klitschko's that's the problem, it's heavyweight boxing.

No one said it was their fault. But the fact that they are fighting poor fighters begs the question why they don't knock them out early.

Instead they win 9 outta 10 rounds with the jab, about 2 right hands per round, then KO their opponents very unspectacularly very late on.

krattapopov

Anyone got a good stream for the fight?

dasdog

http://www.firstrowsports.eu/sport/boxing-wwe-ufc.html

The pre-card link is German but its decent. Sky stream should be on later.

djhaxman

Shocking performance from Dallas. I'd be ashamed if I was him.

krattapopov

Cheers mate

iii Stevo iii

Link above not showing fight.

Any other links?

RiseToTheTop

http://boxingguru.eu/gurutv1.html

Sky commentary.

Guy:Incognito

What time is he due in the ring? 10ish?

RiseToTheTop

The ring entrances could start around them, maybe bell ringing at 10.20-10.30.

Daroxtar

No links

RiseToTheTop

According to Sky the fight is on next. I've give it 10-15 mins for ring walks, most.

Duiske

Guys, just a heads up regarding streams. Was on earlier today looking for a soccer stream when I seen this.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056565895

Anyway, did not even know this was on tonight. These "handy" fights get a bit boring. Hope Klitschko turns it on a bit.

risteard7

Lads did jamie mcdonald win? not sure thats how you spell it

walshb

risteard7 wrote: »

Lads did jamie mcdonald win? not sure thats how you spell it

Yes, he won fighting a man two weights below him it looked...

risteard7

I predict the biggest upset ever just wait

walshb

risteard7 wrote: »

I predict the biggest upset ever just wait

No, I just don't see Mormeck winning that single round.;)

darced

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MrStuffins

risteard7 wrote: »

I predict the biggest upset ever just wait

There's always one........

walshb

**** sake Klit, did you ever hear of a right uppercut? Or is that too difficlut a punch for you?

RiseToTheTop

At least there was some entertainment. (at last...)

sxt

David Haye just tweeted

"Vitali has just finally agreed to fight me in a live RTL interview!!! He told me I will be his next fight!! Let's Get Ready To Rumble!!! "

RiseToTheTop

risteard7 wrote: »

I predict the biggest upset ever just wait

Wladimir getting an early KO?

Guy:Incognito

Cant believe so many people paid to go watch Klitschko sparring.

RiseToTheTop

Wladimir entertaining though :eek: :eek:

The Davestator

Jesus Christ. What a **** fight. Boxing is dying on its arse whilst mma grows due to mis matches like this

Guy:Incognito

I reckon if I sent a few emails I could get a title shot by Monday. How much would I get to jump in the ring and get knocked around for a few rounds? Must be what Mormeck did


Wonder what round Wlad backed himself in? Spose we'll know when the KO punch comes.

MrStuffins

sxt wrote: »

David Haye just tweeted

"Vitali has just finally agreed to fight me in a live RTL interview!!! He told me I will be his next fight!! Let's Get Ready To Rumble!!! "

Hmmm..... does Haye have the bottle to beat Vit though?

walshb

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

I reckon if I sent a few emails I could get a title shot by Monday. How much would I get to jump in the ring and get knocked around for a few rounds? Must be what Mormeck did

You couldn't do much worse than Moremeck. Guy can't even throw a punch.

kojack

This is farcical, talk about a gulf in class!

Headshot

what rubbish

Headshot

Reminds me of Homer Simpson v Tyson

djhaxman

FFS Klitschko. Had him to win inside the first 3. Typical.

Imagine paying to see that ****.

corny

Headshot wrote: »

Reminds me of Homer Simpson v Tyson

You mean Drederick Tatum.

Guy:Incognito

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

Wonder what round Wlad backed himself in? Spose we'll know when the KO punch comes.

4th it is.:)

walshb

kojack wrote: »

This is farcical, talk about a gulf in class!

Class only explains a part of it. Age, height, weight, activity etc also big. What a sham fight

nacho libre

what are they smiling about. there is nothing to feel fulfilled about - the fight was a farce.

Caveman1

This is embarrassing for boxing, I would like to see the Klitschko's fight each other, there doesnt seem to be any other worthwhile fights

argosy2006

The fight we all want to see is brother versus brother !
When will that happen?????????????????

walshb

Klit is in amazing physical shape. Big and chisseled dude.

darced

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Guy:Incognito

Tyson and Lewis may as well come out of retirement. Both would be top 5 HW at the minute without training by the looks of it.

walshb

argosy2006 wrote: »

The fight we all want to see is brother versus brother !
When will that happen?????????????????

Won't see it, and for good reason.

Silvio.Dante

Mormeck was a disgrace...

djhaxman

darced wrote: »

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Ah now come on!!!