Boxing - Klitschko vs Rahman

**bigboydan** · 11-07-05, 10:16 PM

i think i can wait for this fight

btw, heres the article on this one:

Arum: New dates in March idealBy Dan Rafael
ESPN.com

Heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, whose knee injury forced him to postpone his mandatory title defense Saturday against Hasim Rahman, will see a knee specialist this week before determining his ring future.

Klitschko tore the meniscus in his right knee and suffered a bone bruise while sparring last Thursday in Los Angeles, just nine days before he was to face the former champion.

Klitschko will have his knee examined, probably Thursday, in Vail, Colo., by knee specialist Dr. Richard Steadman.

AP
Klitschko and Rahman might have to wait until March to feed eachother leather.
Bernd Boente, Klitschko's manager, said Klitschko probably will need surgery to repair his meniscus.

"Vitali will go to Vail to see Dr. Steadman, and if it's only the torn meniscus, he could be back very soon," Boente said. "That's what we hope. He'll probably have surgery, but it is a minor surgery."

"I want to get another opinion on my knee and Dr. Steadman is known as the best in the world," Klitschko said in a statement.

"After reviewing the MRI Friday, Dr. Bert Mandelbaum (of Santa Monica, Calif.) told me that I have at least a torn meniscus and a bone bruise. I was examined again on Saturday by (orthopedic surgeon) Dr. Tony Daly. I was fitted with several knee braces and tried to spar. But nothing worked. My knee was just too unstable."

It is the fourth time this year that Klitschko has postponed the fight because of various injuries, including to his thigh and back. The fight was originally scheduled for April 30 and bumped to June, July and finally this week at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

**onlooker** · 11-07-05, 10:17 PM

Ya, wasnt really excited for this one myself. A delay isnt going to hurt me none.

**moses millsap** · 11-08-05, 01:24 AM

It was going to be a pointless fight anyways, no chance for Hasim to take down Vitali. On the other hand, can't wait for X and Taylor to get back in the ring. I thought Hopkins was robbed big time in the first fight.

**moses millsap** · 11-09-05, 02:17 PM

Vitali retired today

**onlooker** · 11-09-05, 07:52 PM

Originally posted by OWNED

Vitali retired today

Just read that. So Rahman wants his brother now.

**bigboydan** · 11-09-05, 09:37 PM

Originally posted by OWNED

Vitali retired today

nobody really retires in the sport of boxing.

**moses millsap** · 11-09-05, 10:54 PM

Originally posted by bigboydan

nobody really retires in the sport of boxing.

good point, lol. the heavyweight division sucks beyond belief. just curious, since you both seem to be boxing fans, who are your current favorites? hopkins, for me. the professional, genius in the ring.

and what's your opinion on hatton? i thought it was a joke that he got ranked #1 by ring after he beat kostya. that whole fight was a joke, the ref dave parris allowed so much grabbing and holding BS by hatton, i hope he comes to the states to fight PBF where somebody like nady wont allow that shit and see his ass get flattened.

**onlooker** · 11-09-05, 10:59 PM

I agree. Heavyweight division needs alot of improvement to get back to where it once was.

My favorite fighter was Roy Jones, but that last fight just makes me think he needs to hang up the gloves. No real favorite right now.

**bigboydan** · 11-09-05, 11:20 PM

Originally posted by OWNED

just curious, since you both seem to be boxing fans, who are your current favorites?

well, i know onlooker mentioned roy jones jr. but, my favorite is whoever wins me the most $$$$$

**onlooker** · 11-09-05, 11:21 PM

Originally posted by bigboydan

well, i know onlooker mentioned roy jones jr. but, my favorite is whoever wins me the most $$$$$

Ya, thats always a favorite too.

**moses millsap** · 11-09-05, 11:26 PM

Originally posted by onlòóker

I agree. Heavyweight division needs alot of improvement to get back to where it once was.

My favorite fighter was Roy Jones, but that last fight just makes me think he needs to hang up the gloves. No real favorite right now.

ive never been a fan of RJJ. used to love sweet pea and tito, still hoping tito can get something going again, just love his passion in the ring, but he winky took him to school big time last time out.