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I was shocked at the conditioning of Kirk Johnson, watching the coverage on BBC2 last night.

Although Vitali did nothing wrong (obviously Johnson's conditioning isn't his fault) I feel you have to put this win into perspective.

I would have given Steve Bunce a solid chance against Johnson.

Lewis beats Klitchko comfortably in a rematch. It'll be Lewis vs Golota all over again. I can see Klitchko come steaming out looking to put Lewis away (a la Kirk Johnson) and end up looking daft.....

Decent showing from the Beeb last night but i hate Inverdale the more i see him, he's such a partonising no nothing, he assumes the viewers are all as clueless as him. I am not a big Bunce fan but at least the guy is passionate about his sport and he was clearly revelling being in some decent Boxing company with his mate from ESPN Wally whatshisname! All Inverdale could do was take the piss. As for Johnson well....i though he had turned a corner after his KO of Lou Savarese which was impressive, but he lost his big chance against Ruiz because of constant low blows and i seem to remember his sole draw against Al Cole he did something similar in the low blow department? He just just seems to freeze on the bigger nights it seems.

Well....competing in a world doughnut eating championship, a week prior to the fight couldn't have helped his cause much either eh....

What a lump! Can't believe I thought he had a chance, up untill I got a look at those jiggling male breasts that is!!

MightyWarrior wrote: I got a look at those jiggling male breasts!!

Steady on Old Bean.

Kirk Johnson's fast hands and skills made me think he was in with a chance against the Dr. How gutted must Dino Duva have been? He pins his hopes on this guy and he can't even come to fight in shape.

He should have his purse suspended. Commisions should monitor fighter's condition durring camp for big fights. This 'no show' reminds me of Douglas v Holyfield.

I was just felt really let down as a fan....Professional fighters have a responsibility to the fans as well as themselves to be in the best possible condition!

These type of things should be monitored IMO..

HH

Yeah HH, I agreed with that Wally Matthews geezer - although alot of US board don't seem to like him (saying he's over the top) I thought he was spot on.

I felt as let down as I was Dizzy Cokes... oh I mean Dokes' effort against Bowe about 11 years ago.

i cant believe that paid that tub of lard to 'box'

I think he purse should be witheld.

Vitali Klitschko: $968,000 . . . Kirk Johnson: $280,000 . . . Joe Mesi: $450,000 . . . Monte Barrett $125,000


can you believe that fat fcuk got nearly $300000

knockout wrote:Vitali Klitschko: $968,000 . . . Kirk Johnson: $280,000 . . . Joe Mesi: $450,000 . . . Monte Barrett $125,000


can you believe that fat fcuk got nearly $300000

Its discraceful. i would not pay him a penny. Its effectivly fraud!!!


Has anyone planned any action to seize his purse?

fat man or not, Dr K did a good job on him. 2nd best heavy in the world right now behind Lennox.

shakermaker wrote:fat man or not, Dr K did a good job on him. 2nd best heavy in the world right now behind Lennox.

True. Klitschko's performance was good. I'd like to see him fight Corrie Sanders next. It won't happen, but it would be fun if it did.

I've heard a rumour that if LL pulls out, Vitali and Sanders gets matched up for the WBC belt. So you might get what you wish for!!! Cracking fight. 2 white men fighting for a world heavyweight title....who'd have thought it!!!!

I for one would prefer to see Vitali v Sanders.

Kilburn wrote:I for one would prefer to see Vitali v Sanders.

Yes, can you imagine Vitali's dialogue in a clinch! "You hurt my family." And, as the referee parts them..."I'll be back!"

its funny how Wlad had always been the one to be the heir to LL throne and Vitali was in the background because of the Byrd fight and now its Vitali who looks like the real deal and is taking out quality opposition (Kirk was a grade B heavy IMO)

Mesi looked bad though. God after seeing him ko the touch of sleep I though he looked promising.