Will Geale v Soliman Even Happen?

[crusader]

I think that Soliman is correct about the importance of the IBF belt for Geale.

Geale still doesn't have much of a profile in U.S., and the belt will go a long way in maximizing his opportunities for bouts there against top opponents. So unless he already has a big fight lined up, I think that it's wise for him to defend against Soliman.

[amwsnw]

Geale needs the IBf to land those big fights in the US and UK. I heard an interview with Sam on sport FM this arvo and I am sure he said they had a "hand shake" agreement...what ever that means nowadays. If geale was to be stripped (again) I cant see him landing any major fight overseas in the immediate future. Howvere I am confident we will see Sam v Daniel in May.

[Brute]

It is reported in the Sydney Morning Herald today that Daniel Geale has agreed to Sam Soliman's challenge, only thing yet to be agreed on is the date.

[dan h]

hard to keep up with the papers at the moment - its on it not its on again.

Hopefully it is on, Sam has done what he had to do to earn the shot and it is always good to see a champ defend against his mandatory

[Brute]

I think that Soliman is correct about the importance of the IBF belt for Geale.

Geale still doesn't have much of a profile in U.S., and the belt will go a long way in maximizing his opportunities for bouts there against top opponents. So unless he already has a big fight lined up, I think that it's wise for him to defend against Soliman.

If a fighter who has beaten two World Champions on their home ground does not have much of a profile in the USA you have to wonder who is writing the stories.