Wladamir Klitschko (c) vs. Tyson Fury - November 28th 2015

[Old bones Ian]

Has Wlad v Fury failed to attract the casual fan? It just doesn't seem to be getting any sort of buzz going.

[freddydoesdallas]

Has Wlad v Fury failed to attract the casual fan? It just doesn't seem to be getting any sort of buzz going.

You could be right. I always use my brother and mates as a gauge and he's not bothered about this one and has no plans to watch.

[Tuan_Jim]

There does seem a distinct lack of buzz. Perhaps the public remember David Haye's declarations of war while foaming at the mouth and the resulting dismal fight (and that could refer to Valuev, Harrison or Klit).

I for one have never heard a positive remark about Tyson Fury made by the casual sports fan. He doesn't seem to be taken very seriously, which is no surprise really.

I would love Fury to rid us of this massive bore and will be rooting for him but he does seem ill equipped for the job. I'm guessing he goes down heavily in 1 or 2.

[grub]

Seems like there's a bit of an argument brewing about the state of the canvas - loads of padding and therefore very spongy apparently. Fury camp not happy.

[Nightmare Roy]

He's just playing games, saying he won't fight unless it is changed, it won't be changed and he'll be there tonight.

[Nightmare Roy]

He's just playing games, saying he won't fight unless it is changed, it won't be changed and he'll be there tonight.

[Tangerine]

Well they've got 8 hours to get that foam back out,like peter Fury says its a 30 minute job.what a joke Klitschko is,I'd love the irony of Fury sending him crashing onto that foam.fkin cheat

[Nightmare Roy]

He's just playing games, saying he won't fight unless it is changed, it won't be changed and he'll be there tonight.

After seeing that Twitter footage I take it back, looks like a bouncy castle.

[Tuan_Jim]

Not a mention of this fight today in a couple of BBC sports packages I have seen.

Boxing has done this to itself. It really doesn't matter anymore.

[Deno1986]

Just seen a video of a member of Fury's team moving around on the canvas. It's like a sponge

[GlobalBox]

Canvas sorted all good to go

[Grilling Machine]

I'm guessing he goes down heavily in 1 or 2.

Bit keen? I can see it taking Klitschko as many as 5 after a cagey start. I think we'll see a more authoritative K than usual, cutting off the ring and (carefully) pressing.

The only positive for Fury is that Klitschko doesn't move his head too well, so it might be possible to dissuade him with a solid workrate and good timing. But barring the biggest heavyweight upset since Rahman-Lewis, I wouldn't be surprised to see the first and possibly final KO by the end of the third. Fury's had the Audley/Khan path of fighting smaller men, choosing not to reschedule Ustinov or seek out Wach. Haye wasn't his fault and Whyte isn't a big enough name yet. Joshua's timing hasn't aligned, of course. But there's still Povetkin, Pulev, Wilder, Stiverne, Jennings, Takam, Teper and the rest. Even Price, back when, who - whatever you think of him - is a bigger man with a harder punch.

Fury's only fought 4 guys in the top 50 from memory (correct me): McDermott, Chisora, Johnson and Hammer. And the middle two, albeit with more mileage, were taken out convincingly by Haye and Joshua respectively.

It's not beyond the realms of possibility that Fury's better at elite level than some of us suspect, but this marks his debut for me.

[wesshaw1985]

10pm walkout I believe...

[wesshaw1985]

Hughie Fury Off Klitschko-Fury Card, Will Box On Dec. 5 - http://www.BS.com/hughie-fury- ... c-5--98699

[AGM]

Joshua KOs them both

[handsofstone]

Ive always gave Fury a chance of winning this but always predicted a Klitschko win but in the last couple of weeks ive changed my mind and fancy Fury to do it

Fury for all his antics is a very good boxer,technically very good especially for a HW,we have seen him over the years get careless,getting decked having toe to exchanges etc but more often than not when he's stepped up he's boxed very well to orders barely losing a round in the process,the Chisora fights,Johnson and Hammer fights were very composed and i think this will be the tactics for Wlad,

Tyson knows how to use his height and reach well and moves very well too,seems very comfy when fighting lefty and i think that might be used on saturday throughout,Wladimir for all his accomplishment is pretty basic,effective but basic,jab cross jab cross with loads of holding and leaning,i think Fury uses his legs to get away from Klitschko and not allowing him to spoil,its gonna be tough for Wlad to pull and lean on Tyson anyway with the height

Klitschko obviously has a great jab which is his best weapon but Fury has a great jab too,not as strong as Wlads but maybe faster,IMO Fury is the better boxer going into this fight,he does everything better than Klit but hasnt got Wlads power or experience

Still if Fury listens to Peter i think he'll box to a decision

I like this guy

[rd350lc]

Joshua KOs them both

and I like this guy

fair play to you tho' mr stone on a great call !

[bigjack]

Klitschko (c) vs. Fury Winner and How?
Poll ended at Mon Nov 09, 2015 1:20 am
Wladamir Klitschko Stoppage 66% 66% [ 139 ]
Wladamir Klitschko Decision 13% 13% [ 27 ]
Draw 1% 1% [ 2 ]
Tyson Fury Decision 4% 4% [ 8 ] x
Tyson Fury Stoppage 17% 17% [ 36 ]

couldn't resist this

[wesshaw1985]

fun fights to be made with Fury as champ, obviously Klitschko has first dibs but imagine Fury vs. Wilder, Teper, Parker, Joshua, Browne, Washington, Ruiz jnr. and maybe even Mr. Haye.
Hopefully he keeps his opponents to English speakers where he can and gets some interest back in the HW Division...

[expe]

Joshua KOs them both

fornicate off, you sound like a fornicating casual. Tyson goes out to Germany and beats a great champion to become Heavyweight champion of the World and all you can talk about is a fighter that hasn't even won the British title yet or fought someone that can punch back.

[digzee]

Ive always gave Fury a chance of winning this but always predicted a Klitschko win but in the last couple of weeks ive changed my mind and fancy Fury to do it

Fury for all his antics is a very good boxer,technically very good especially for a HW,we have seen him over the years get careless,getting decked having toe to exchanges etc but more often than not when he's stepped up he's boxed very well to orders barely losing a round in the process,the Chisora fights,Johnson and Hammer fights were very composed and i think this will be the tactics for Wlad,

Tyson knows how to use his height and reach well and moves very well too,seems very comfy when fighting lefty and i think that might be used on saturday throughout,Wladimir for all his accomplishment is pretty basic,effective but basic,jab cross jab cross with loads of holding and leaning,i think Fury uses his legs to get away from Klitschko and not allowing him to spoil,its gonna be tough for Wlad to pull and lean on Tyson anyway with the height

Klitschko obviously has a great jab which is his best weapon but Fury has a great jab too,not as strong as Wlads but maybe faster,IMO Fury is the better boxer going into this fight,he does everything better than Klit but hasnt got Wlads power or experience

Still if Fury listens to Peter i think he'll box to a decision

I like this guy

I'm still in shock.

[bigjack]

All logic points towards Wlad knocking him out easily but i just have a funny feeling about this one,Tyson actually believes he can win and will be a real handful while it lasts,i have been impressed with tyson when he boxes southpaw and i'm wondering would that cause wlad problems if he stuck with it and didn't get careless ? i'm excited about this one though,the only other time i was up for a wlad fight was povetkin,but i think he was just too short,would love fury to win this so i'm letting my heart rule and have voted for fury on points.

Jesus, no way should Fury even attempt to box southpaw against Wlad, he'll be demolished by overhand rights within a few rounds if he does.

Really ?

[SNG]

All logic points towards Wlad knocking him out easily but i just have a funny feeling about this one,Tyson actually believes he can win and will be a real handful while it lasts,i have been impressed with tyson when he boxes southpaw and i'm wondering would that cause wlad problems if he stuck with it and didn't get careless ? i'm excited about this one though,the only other time i was up for a wlad fight was povetkin,but i think he was just too short,would love fury to win this so i'm letting my heart rule and have voted for fury on points.

Jesus, no way should Fury even attempt to box southpaw against Wlad, he'll be demolished by overhand rights within a few rounds if he does.

Really ?

You weren't confident before the fight of it working and thought Wlad would knock him out easily, don't see much to crow about personally.

[SNG]

Joshua KOs them both

eff off, you sound like a effing casual. Tyson goes out to Germany and beats a great champion to become Heavyweight champion of the World and all you can talk about is a fighter that hasn't even won the British title yet or fought someone that can punch back.

Well put. Some people get on those hype trains at the first stop.

[ThereByTheGrace]

I was one of the eight who picked fury points decision. A brilliant result the big man when motivated can beat anyone!