whiteathlete33
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Huge first round for Wladimir. It looks like a sparring session. Wach has no answer and barely landed anything.
I think Wach is going in another round or 2. He was shaken with power shots in the 4th.Huge first round for Wladimir. It looks like a sparring session. Wach has no answer and barely landed anything.
Wach did better than bums like Austin, Mormeck and Thompson.
Mariusz is tough as they come, and he'll have another big fight or two in the next few years.
Wach did better than bums like Austin, Mormeck and Thompson.
Mariusz is tough as they come, and he'll have another big fight or two in the next few years.
Just finished watching the fight, I watched it with a friend online using one of the streams Carcharias provided (thanks for those links!). I always enjoy a good European fight and I loved watching this fight even though it was one sided!
I watched the fight socially so didn't keep score, but at most I would have given Wach 1 round maximum. So I felt the judges' scores were correct.
- My thoughts on Wladimir Klitschko's performance: I thought Wlad looked pretty good, not his career best, obviously, but he looked great. Amazing punching power, speed, aggression. Wlad must have landed 50 HUGE right hands on Wach's face. Wlad won every round and won them large. I was also very impressed that Wlad was a bit hurt at one point in the fight (round 5 or 6) but quickly managed to get his legs and resume dominating.
A- performance from Wlad. I think some people will criticize him for not stopping Wach. But I'm not one of those people. Wlad has a hellacious right hand and I thought he was fighting VERY WELL tonight. So ultimately, I was impressed with Wlad and I thought he fought a great fight, his attacks were superb and his opponent had an iron chin.
- My thoughts on Mariusz Wach's performance: I have to admit this is the first time Ive seen Wach fight, and damn this guy can take a punch! Those jabs and right hands he ate all night were brutal. This guy is very tough and has a terrific chin. I dont see this guy ever getting knocked out and you can see why he has never been dropped as an amateur or pro.
No quit in Wach, he tried his best and gave a great account of himself. He also has a decent jab and right hand that will make him competitive in a fight with anyone at heavyweight. This is a loss he can be proud of and he has actually raised his boxing profile in this fight, despite losing. Quite honestly, I could see Wach beating a lot of guys at heavyweight and I think we'll be seeing more of him in the future.
- Overall, I quite enjoyed the fight and I was impressed with both men. I do expect Wlad will be criticized a bit, but anyone with a brain watching the fight will see that Wach is a very tough guy. He's not a guy who gets KO'd and ultaimtely I think Wlad fought a terrific fight.
I also think this is a good win for Wlad's legacy, because, a few years from now, its highly possible that Wach becomes a champion.
Great fight! Solid win for Wlad against a very tough, durable opponent. I'd love to see Wach in against Tyson Fury next!
I have to admit that I was pleasantly suprised by Wach. He is one tough son of a bit**. He has a bright future.
The important thing is that Wlad continues on. He is such an amazing fighter. The best of all time. There should be very
little argument about Wlad or Vitali as their resume speaks for itself. Way to go Dr. Steelhammer.
I think Wach can beat Tyson Fury. A fight between Wach and David Price would be a good one and could go either way.
Yes, Wach/Price would also be a great fight to watch!
I'd also like to state that Dan Raphael is truly a breath of fresh air. He's the fairest announcer out there and he always gives white fighters credit and especially the Klitschko brothers. He called Wladimir extremely athletic, which he is, but the anti-white will continue to mock him. I feel bad for Wach but I'm actually glad he wasn't knocked down or hurt badly.