? Think T Thompson has a shot at beating the Russian?

[DennizdaMenace]

Wladimir Klitschko, the closest thing we have to a heavyweight champion, will defend his several alphabet titles against Tony Thompson in Hamburg, Germany, on Saturday. It will take a very unusual circumstance indeed -- namely an upset by Thompson, who is at best a modestly talented challenger -- to generate any lasting excitement around the fight, at least in the United States. Such is the state of the heavyweight class these days that even Klitschko, clearly the division's top fighter, is still seen by many as somewhat vulnerable -- even against 36-year-old Thompson, who didn't start fighting until he was 27. Klitschko's three career KO losses have a lot to do with that, of course, and even with the progress he has made under Emanuel Steward, he remains, in the eyes of many, one overhand right from disaster. One only has to recall the way he shuddered at every contact made by Sam Peter in their fight several years ago to justify that perception...........

.........I think this is on HBO along with 2-3 other fights.........IT IS A MATINEE MATCH!!!!!!!!!!!!..4pm or so......
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The action is on Klitschko.Thompson was +500 less than 24 hours ago.....

 

[DennizdaMenace]

ok......after listening to everybody`s thoughts I have decided to put 50 on the dog for shits and giggles..otherwise aint worth a watch...Since we have sooooo many boxing enthusiast here let me remind you there are some bettable fits tonight out of Mexico city..And James lights out Toney will hug and carass Haseem Rahman on Wednesday night on local cable


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• 12 Rounds Ibf, WBO Heavyweight Title Fight
  T Thompson + 500 on T Thompson - W Klitschko [Sat, Jul 12 4:30PM] [Boxing - MMA]

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[valdosta]

Didn't see your thread. IMO you should have bet Thompson by KO. His hands are to slow to win a decision I think. EVERYONE has a punchers chance against Wlad though. Thompson's chances basically come down to his chin. He's not fast and is pretty easy to hit but maybe if he can get the fight later he can wear Wlad down. If not he could get KO'ed early.

 

[DennizdaMenace]

Didn't see your thread. IMO you should have bet Thompson by KO. His hands are to slow to win a decision I think. EVERYONE has a punchers chance against Wlad though. Thompson's chances basically come down to his chin. He's not fast and is pretty easy to hit but maybe if he can get the fight later he can wear Wlad down. If not he could get KO'ed early.

.........hmmm..ok......I am just hoping that Wlad gets tired, rocked, or ages in the ring...good point you make...odds are I just threw 50 out the window...hoping for one of those upsets of the year...:howdy:

 

[Tortillera]

Both these guys soup cans. But Vlad is the draw.So if ya aint betting on him, best to pass. Boxing more time than not is bout the Name, not the talent..........

 

[valdosta]

Both these guys soup cans. But Vlad is the draw.So if ya aint betting on him, best to pass. Boxing more time than not is bout the Name, not the talent..........

Yeah that's why Wlad has been knocked out 3 times in huge upsets.

 

[valdosta]

.........hmmm..ok......I am just hoping that Wlad gets tired, rocked, or ages in the ring...good point you make...odds are I just threw 50 out the window...hoping for one of those upsets of the year...:howdy:

It's not a bad bet but if Thompson wins it should be by KO. Wlad probably wins but you never know with him. He has collapsed a couple of times when other guys gave resistence. The question is of course, can Thompson do that. it will all come down to his ability to take a shot because if he can't take a shot I don't think he will be around long. If he gets the fight deep though he has a shot IMO.

 

[JakeT.]

I like this last name, but am not sold on his skills

 

[MattRain]

Both these guys soup cans. But Vlad is the draw.So if ya aint betting on him, best to pass. Boxing more time than not is bout the Name, not the talent..........

Riiiight.

Thompson by KO +860 is a nice lottery ticket. Thompson is a big lefty, like Corrie Sanders, who was able to land his left at will on big Wlad.

 

[DennizdaMenace]

LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE...BUMBLE....STUMBLE...and..TUMBLE.

Hope these two bums dont waltz the next 45 minutes

 

[DennizdaMenace]

Hmmmm...German crowd here may be on American fighter`s side due to past "disagreements"..looks like Wlad planning a clown`s entrance...crowd relatively quiet for HVY Chp fight...reminds me of Tyson- Buster in Japan..

Oh shit..forgot we fought the Germans too...

 

[DennizdaMenace]

hmmmmmm..that left looks avail..

 

[DennizdaMenace]

Joe Cortez does not belong in the ring for that BS he did 2 weeks ago..Thompsons in trouble

 

[MattRain]

Thompson seems to have a solid chin though. If he can survive the next few rounds, he might have a shot at landing a bomb. He connected a few times in the 1st and it shook Wlad up.

So yeah, Wlad is dominating, but not in -600 fashion.

 

[MrCleo]

looks like another snoozer

 

[DennizdaMenace]

Good jod by the often idiot Letterman investigating Cortez ruling cuts punced induced..Cortez fucks up again...fight is competive

 

[MattRain]

Wlad shouldn't be allowed to paw and measure with his left like that. He's clever with it, though... often looks like sloppy jab.

 

[DennizdaMenace]

looks like another snoozer

actually for a Hvy fight I think they are pretty busy..seen much worse dude

 

[DennizdaMenace]

Wlad shouldn't be allowed to paw and measure with his left like that. He's clever with it, though... often looks like sloppy jab.

Yeah hes been pulling that crap for years..I hate having E Steward against me in this bet...

 

[MattRain]

Your bet's not looking half-bad right now. Thompson looks like he may be able to go the distance, and Wlad is typically exhausted during the championship rounds.

Wish I'd thrown a $50 on the +860 KO prop.