Regarding Jurgen Brahmer’s last-minute pullout of his match with Beibut Shumenov… did anyone really think a German promoter was going to allow a unification match? Away from home? Against a favored fighter?! If you believe that, I’d like to introduce you the Don King fighter who fights 5 times a year.
Floyd Mayweather should fight Sergio Martinez. Unless Sebastian Zbik is a lot better than the record of his opponents indicates, there will be a June/July date open for the Middleweight champion. If Mayweather beats the number 3 pound-for-pound fighter, he’ll have beaten higher ranked p4p fighters than Pacquiao has been beating of late (Martinez and Marquez). Floyd will also have actually beaten a world champion well outside of his own natural weight class. That is something Pacquiao had previously perfected. Difference here is that Martinez is peaking. What better way to shut up the critics, right before you get sent up the river?
Victor Ortiz will end up a lot better than he is looking now. He is learning. He is not protected. He is in a hot division. He is a southpaw with good skills and power, who has lost/drawn in some controversial ways. He has 2 losses, and 2 draws. It sounds like I am talking about an up-and-coming Marvin Hagler doesn’t it? Might be a big leap, but just remember, Ortiz has lived most of his career with our cameras on him, so his bumps and bruises will all be well documented. He is only 23 and already holds the scalps of a few former world title belt holders. ‘Chop Chop’ Corley deserves another fight. Maybe he can be another.
Fighters who are a cut above usually defeat Glen Johnson. Carl Froch certainly has the talent… but does he have the right style? I might be picking an upset here.
David Haye never intended on fighting Klitschko. Klitschko’s actions recently are bizarre, but no more negative than Haye’s own behavior a year and a half ago. You didn’t see Big Wlad closing the door permanently, and talking retirement. Funny thing is, if Haye beats Adamek and Chagaev, then retires… there will be people who think the Brit would have stood a chance. Good move by the elder Klitschko in getting to Adamek first.
Chris Strait
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