Who Should Vitali fight next

crusadecat · 12-12-2004, 12:51 AM

I didn't hear if this question was asked to him but i'm sure this will come up

Jim_Kidd · 12-12-2004, 12:57 AM

He should fight a rematch with Chris Byrd. If nothing else, there will be one less champion in the mix. And in this case, it would probably be Byrd. I thought Byrd lost to Fres Oquendo. Let's see if Vitali can avenge his earlier loss before we have to swallow something like Byrd vs Ruiz.

- Jim

meade95 · 12-12-2004, 01:02 AM

Gezz - The HW division is so weak right now - But I would say the best possible test for Vitali would be an in-shape (IN SHAPE) Rahman -

darthpb · 12-12-2004, 01:09 AM

Got to be Byrd...he keeps winning plus it's a rematch....

Mr Big · 12-12-2004, 01:14 AM

I agree that Klitschko's best challenge at this point would be Rahman. But first, Vitali should fight Chris Byrd and put to rest the ghosts of April 2000. Next he should fight John Ruiz, who, for whatever reason is "calling Vitali out." What a JOKE! Then, Klitschko should fight Lamon Brewster to avenge brother Wladimir and unify the belts. Once that is accomplished, he should take on and defeat Hasim Rahman, and, if Lennox Lewis is feeling froggy, he can jump right in there and get some too. But that will never happen, because Lennox chose to retire rather face Vitali again.

kenyan_cheena · 12-12-2004, 01:35 AM

I voted for Ruiz, simply because I'd like him to be kicked out of the picture as soon as possible.

Mr Big · 12-12-2004, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenyan_cheena

I voted for Ruiz, simply because I'd like him to be kicked out of the picture as soon as possible.

Well said!

erickdamac · 12-12-2004, 02:15 AM

If he beat rahman, and toney and if byrd continue to beat his guys then byrd will always be the one guy thats active that defeated him, I think if he beat byrd he will be undisputed period!

Fighting walk overs like williams is great to show the fans look what I can do, now its time for real continders.

Gunsmoke · 12-12-2004, 02:51 AM

I think the only real possibilities are Ruiz, Brewster and Toney.

He probably won't be fighting either Ruiz or Brewster as their souls are owned by DK, so I would have say Toney.

I think Byrd or Rahman would be interesting fights but I think DK will protect both of them.

Mark

IceTea · 12-12-2004, 03:31 AM

We should take out the listed fighters that Don King controls. I'm hoping Monte Barrett gets a shot. Though he will be out wieghed by 40 pounds, it might be interesting.

MJ

Caligula · 12-12-2004, 07:04 AM

I'd have to say Tyson, only because of the pleasure it would give me to see that pathetic excuse for a human being and fighter laid out unconscious in the middle of the ring.

LeeSkye · 12-12-2004, 11:07 AM

Chris Byrd should be next to get the rematch over.

Toney has shown enough to at least get a shot. He may be able to use his ring savvy to get inside and do some damage but I'm not sure he has enough of a punch to do the job.

TysonFan82 · 12-12-2004, 12:01 PM

Caligula

I cant let that attack go unanswered. Tyson is not pathetic excuse for a human being. He is simply a person who society has treated badly. He is simply a guy who due to lack of education and direction has made some bad choices. He also is one heck of a boxer. I would definately say that Tyson would probably beat Klitchko. I know my boy Tyson and he has it in him.

Mudster · 12-12-2004, 12:40 PM

With Ruiz calling for the unification fights, I think he is as deserving as anyone. Byrd vs. Ruiz with Vitali fighting the winner to unify would be best, but that's in a perfect world. I don't consider Brewster and the WBO title even part of the mix for being heir to the unified title.

mh2365 · 12-12-2004, 01:13 PM

I voted for Toney just because I don't care for him and I believe the outcome would be very similiar to last night's

Cap · 12-12-2004, 03:40 PM

Are those the only choices? You don't mention...you know....that guy. What's his name? You know the one I mean....with the angry face....and the hair...on his head. And what about....the other guy. So many choices. Hmm. No, I guess that's it.

Never mind.

CONN CHRIS · 12-12-2004, 04:02 PM

Isn't this a thrilling line-up to choose from. Although I find him a bit boring, I guess that I would have to say Byrd. It might be a good match to see if Byrd can wear Vitali out over 10 or 11; or to see if Vitali can get through his defense.

Hope we have a better crop of heavyweights soon.

Bam Bam · 12-12-2004, 04:17 PM

How bout Lennox comes out of retirement to fight him. None of the other Heavies interest me whatsoever. I dunno how anybody gets excited about byrd, ruiz, brewster, rahman...even Toney is a burned out, bloated, overated heavyweight

Vitali can just sit on his gloves for awhile, and wait to see if someone emerges out of the rubble that is the rest the hw division.

really, the only money fights out there for him, are Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis, neither of which seems likely to happen anytime soon

Dave1877 · 12-12-2004, 04:19 PM

The best fighter to stick in with Klitschko next in terms of interest is Samuel Peter, I'd be really intrigued to see how that turned out.

But realistically, while Peter continues his warm ups with fights against the likes of Larry Donald and Michael Moorer, I think a Klitschko vs Ruiz fight would be as good as any. I'd like to see if Vitali could handle the Ruiz wrestling tactics.

Bam Bam · 12-12-2004, 04:33 PM

Ooo, a wrestler vs. a boxer, I love Ultimate Fighting!!

Edit: Why are we liking Ruiz now? Ruiz=Coma

View Poll Results: Who should Vitali Fight next
Chris Byrd	20	46.51%
John Ruiz	9	20.93%
Hasim Rahman	1	2.33%
James Toney	9	20.93%
Monte Barrett	1	2.33%
Larry Donald	0	0%
Mike Tyson	3	6.98%
other	0	0%
Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll

12-12-2004, 12:51 AM	#1
crusadecat All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 828	Who Should Vitali fight next I didn't hear if this question was asked to him but i'm sure this will come up

12-12-2004, 01:14 AM	#5
Mr Big All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,238	I agree that Klitschko's best challenge at this point would be Rahman. But first, Vitali should fight Chris Byrd and put to rest the ghosts of April 2000. Next he should fight John Ruiz, who, for whatever reason is "calling Vitali out." What a JOKE! Then, Klitschko should fight Lamon Brewster to avenge brother Wladimir and unify the belts. Once that is accomplished, he should take on and defeat Hasim Rahman, and, if Lennox Lewis is feeling froggy, he can jump right in there and get some too. But that will never happen, because Lennox chose to retire rather face Vitali again. __________________ The M.O.B. Isaiah 54:17

12-12-2004, 03:31 AM	#10
IceTea Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sherrill, NY Posts: 9,847	We should take out the listed fighters that Don King controls. I'm hoping Monte Barrett gets a shot. Though he will be out wieghed by 40 pounds, it might be interesting. MJ __________________ Don't worry, be happy! Women's Boxing Cyber Boxing Zone Philadelphia Boxing Boxrec Ross Boxing https://boxingjones.com/

12-12-2004, 11:07 AM	#12
LeeSkye All Star Starter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Igloo Posts: 1,279	Chris Byrd should be next to get the rematch over. Toney has shown enough to at least get a shot. He may be able to use his ring savvy to get inside and do some damage but I'm not sure he has enough of a punch to do the job. __________________ What If Championship Boxing

12-12-2004, 12:57 AM	#2
Jim_Kidd All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Florida, West Coast Posts: 578	He should fight a rematch with Chris Byrd. If nothing else, there will be one less champion in the mix. And in this case, it would probably be Byrd. I thought Byrd lost to Fres Oquendo. Let's see if Vitali can avenge his earlier loss before we have to swallow something like Byrd vs Ruiz. - Jim

12-12-2004, 01:02 AM	#3
meade95 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,095	Gezz - The HW division is so weak right now - But I would say the best possible test for Vitali would be an in-shape (IN SHAPE) Rahman -

12-12-2004, 01:09 AM	#4
darthpb All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Queens, NY a mile from Shea Posts: 690	Got to be Byrd...he keeps winning plus it's a rematch....

12-12-2004, 01:35 AM	#6
kenyan_cheena Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 9,037	I voted for Ruiz, simply because I'd like him to be kicked out of the picture as soon as possible.

12-12-2004, 02:15 AM	#8
erickdamac All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,592	If he beat rahman, and toney and if byrd continue to beat his guys then byrd will always be the one guy thats active that defeated him, I think if he beat byrd he will be undisputed period! Fighting walk overs like williams is great to show the fans look what I can do, now its time for real continders.

12-12-2004, 02:51 AM	#9
Gunsmoke All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,012	I think the only real possibilities are Ruiz, Brewster and Toney. He probably won't be fighting either Ruiz or Brewster as their souls are owned by DK, so I would have say Toney. I think Byrd or Rahman would be interesting fights but I think DK will protect both of them. Mark

12-12-2004, 07:04 AM	#11
Caligula Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 28	I'd have to say Tyson, only because of the pleasure it would give me to see that pathetic excuse for a human being and fighter laid out unconscious in the middle of the ring.

12-12-2004, 12:01 PM	#13
TysonFan82 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: East Coast Posts: 95	Caligula I cant let that attack go unanswered. Tyson is not pathetic excuse for a human being. He is simply a person who society has treated badly. He is simply a guy who due to lack of education and direction has made some bad choices. He also is one heck of a boxer. I would definately say that Tyson would probably beat Klitchko. I know my boy Tyson and he has it in him. __________________ MT

12-12-2004, 12:40 PM	#14
Mudster Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 315	With Ruiz calling for the unification fights, I think he is as deserving as anyone. Byrd vs. Ruiz with Vitali fighting the winner to unify would be best, but that's in a perfect world. I don't consider Brewster and the WBO title even part of the mix for being heir to the unified title.

12-12-2004, 01:13 PM	#15
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,941 Infractions: 0/2 (101)	I voted for Toney just because I don't care for him and I believe the outcome would be very similiar to last night's

12-12-2004, 03:40 PM	#16
Cap Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Large Province in God's Country Posts: 8,026	Are those the only choices? You don't mention...you know....that guy. What's his name? You know the one I mean....with the angry face....and the hair...on his head. And what about....the other guy. So many choices. Hmm. No, I guess that's it. Never mind. __________________ "...There were Giants in Those Days.."

12-12-2004, 04:02 PM	#17
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,061	Isn't this a thrilling line-up to choose from. Although I find him a bit boring, I guess that I would have to say Byrd. It might be a good match to see if Byrd can wear Vitali out over 10 or 11; or to see if Vitali can get through his defense. Hope we have a better crop of heavyweights soon. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

12-12-2004, 04:17 PM	#18
Bam Bam All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,027	How bout Lennox comes out of retirement to fight him. None of the other Heavies interest me whatsoever. I dunno how anybody gets excited about byrd, ruiz, brewster, rahman...even Toney is a burned out, bloated, overated heavyweight Vitali can just sit on his gloves for awhile, and wait to see if someone emerges out of the rubble that is the rest the hw division. really, the only money fights out there for him, are Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis, neither of which seems likely to happen anytime soon

12-12-2004, 04:19 PM	#19
Dave1877 Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom Posts: 488	The best fighter to stick in with Klitschko next in terms of interest is Samuel Peter, I'd be really intrigued to see how that turned out. But realistically, while Peter continues his warm ups with fights against the likes of Larry Donald and Michael Moorer, I think a Klitschko vs Ruiz fight would be as good as any. I'd like to see if Vitali could handle the Ruiz wrestling tactics.

12-12-2004, 04:33 PM	#20
Bam Bam All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,027	Ooo, a wrestler vs. a boxer, I love Ultimate Fighting!! Edit: Why are we liking Ruiz now? Ruiz=Coma Last edited by Bam Bam; 12-12-2004 at 04:36 PM.