Patrick Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=3633482Evander Holyfield has accepted an offer to challenge Nikolai Valuev for his heavyweight world title, the former four-time champion told ESPN.com Wednesday night.Holyfield (42-9-2, 27 KOs) said his attorney is reviewing a contract from Valuev promoter Sauerland Event for a fight that would take place Dec. 20 in either Germany or Switzerland."It's solid. They asked if I will take the fight for the offer they made and if everything is straight up, I will take that fight," Holyfield said. "My lawyer is looking at it." Patrick O'Keefe - KarateForums.com AdministratorHave a suggestion or a bit of feedback relating to KarateForums.com? Please contact me!KarateForums.com Articles - KarateForums.com Awards - Member of the Month - User Guidelines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 At age 46, I'm not sure what to expect from him. Hopefully, it'll be a good fight. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joesteph Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 (edited) Does Nikolai Valuev have true championship talent, or is it his incredible size (for a boxer) that has carried him through? I don't want to take away from anyone who's in his place legitimately, but anyone against Valuev, even Holyfield, is dealing with a muscular 320-pounder.I learned from the movie "Cinderella Man" (Russell Crowe as Jim Braddock, who defeated Max Baer), that Baer's height advantage over other fighters added greater power to his punch, especially if it came in a "whirlwind" motion. This may be working for the seven-foot Valuev as well. Edited October 10, 2008 by joesteph ~ JoeVee Arnis Jitsu/JuJitsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Regardless of size, there has to be some skill present there in order to become a champion Boxer. Being big helps, I'm sure. But if he is big and skilled, then look out! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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