A - what, about a week? - a week or so ago the heavyweight boxing world was shocked when one of the most dominant and disciplined heaviweight world champions in the history of the sport (not trying to be absolute with what I'm saying here, he may not have been the most) was defeated by an admittedly bulky Briton who is at least as well known by casual fans of the sport for his goofy singing as his boxing prowess.
It was a win for Fury, ain't no denying it. Word on the street is that he was on top for all but the final round or two of the match. I wouldn't know really because I will - in my entire life - never pay money to watch a boxing fight, but I do have an opinion on the result and the impending rematch.
Yes, that's right, Klitschko has elected to pursue a rematch and I'm wondering what you all think about it.
Who are you supporting? The old master or the brash new champ? Why are you supporting them? What result are you actually expecting?
I've tried to add a bit of nuance to the poll, let's see how it goes.
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As for myself, I am hoping for Klitschko to reassert his dominance. He might be getting old but the guy has to be one of the most freakish examples of human physique going around sports today. (David Pocock, rugby playing star of the Wallabies, and Novak Djokovic are two other incredible athletes that come to mind) He's had ups and downs earlier in his career and against an unorthodox - albiet enthusiastic - fighter like Fury I just have to back his polished, somehow regal boxing style to win out in the end.
Of course my view could be entirely wrong. That's why I'm interested in being educated by all of y'all.
It was a win for Fury, ain't no denying it. Word on the street is that he was on top for all but the final round or two of the match. I wouldn't know really because I will - in my entire life - never pay money to watch a boxing fight, but I do have an opinion on the result and the impending rematch.
Yes, that's right, Klitschko has elected to pursue a rematch and I'm wondering what you all think about it.
Who are you supporting? The old master or the brash new champ? Why are you supporting them? What result are you actually expecting?
I've tried to add a bit of nuance to the poll, let's see how it goes.
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As for myself, I am hoping for Klitschko to reassert his dominance. He might be getting old but the guy has to be one of the most freakish examples of human physique going around sports today. (David Pocock, rugby playing star of the Wallabies, and Novak Djokovic are two other incredible athletes that come to mind) He's had ups and downs earlier in his career and against an unorthodox - albiet enthusiastic - fighter like Fury I just have to back his polished, somehow regal boxing style to win out in the end.
Of course my view could be entirely wrong. That's why I'm interested in being educated by all of y'all.