Klitschko vs. Thompson FanHouse Live Blog
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Welcome to the Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tony Thompson live blog.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:19 
3:20
[Comment From TTTT: ] 
Hi. Good gig here ya got
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:20 TT
3:20
[Comment From TTTT: ] 
I don't know these folks so I won't say much.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:20 TT
3:20
I agree, it is a good gig. Thanks for joining me.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:20 
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Thompson is the best American heavyweight, but that doesn't say much.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:21 
3:21
[Comment From TTTT: ] 
Any MMA action tonight ?? seemed like UFC is next week and CBS is Elite on 31 July ....
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:21 TT
3:21
No, it's a slow weekend for MMA. This is basically the only fight of the weekend.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:21 
3:21
[Comment From OakOak: ] 
You've said that twice now - you really think Thompson is the best we got?
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:21 Oak
3:22
I do.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:22 
3:22
[Comment From TTTT: ] 
the best unknown then. quite a departure from Ali, Spinks, Holmes, Tyson and Holyfield.....
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:22 TT
3:23
[Comment From TTTT: ] 
HVYWT. is no longer the glory and $$ s for boxing it used to be
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:23 TT
3:24
[Comment From TTTT: ] 
this is on HBO . what time is this fight then ???
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:24 TT
3:24
It's nighttime in Germany
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:24 
3:26
Who's the best heavyweight boxer in the world
Wladimir Klitschko
 ( 62% )
Vitali Klitschko
 ( 15% )
Samuel Peter
 ( 3% )
Ruslan Chagaev
 ( 5% )
Tony Thompson
 ( 8% )
David Haye
 ( 8% )

Saturday July 12, 2008 3:26 
3:26
[Comment From BPBP: ] 
Who do you think would be the best fight for Klitchko?
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:26 BP
3:26
In my opinion, Samuel Peter.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:26 
3:26
[Comment From DannyDanny: ] 
fight here starts about 10.45 pm german time.. thats in about 20 minutes
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:26 Danny
3:28
[Comment From DannyDanny: ] 
and im pretty sure, that Klitschko will win.. lol sorry for you all
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:28 Danny
3:28
It will be interesting to see what happens when Peter fights Vitali Klitshcko.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:28 
3:28
I'd love to see the Klitschko brothers fight each other, but they've said they definitely will not.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:28 
3:29
Vitali hasn't fought in almost four years, so he may be very rusty, and past his prime at age 37
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:29 
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[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ] 
Sounds like Richard Williams needs to get in there and set them straight.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:29 Adam J
3:29
[Comment From DannyDanny: ] 
i admit that would be a fantastic fight.. but your right, that will never happen
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:29 Danny
3:31
[Comment From TTTT: ] 
37 years old and hasn't fought in 4 years. Might as well announce he's retired.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:31 TT
3:31
[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ] 
Let me ask you this. Who would be the worst boxer in all of major league baseball?
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:31 Adam J
3:32
C.C. Sabathia. Out of shape and wouldn't have the power to deal with a heavyweight.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:32 
3:34
[Comment From craigcraig: ] 
i somewhat lost interest in boxing due to lack of exciting fighters. When Tyson fought you always watched to see him knock people out or who was going to beat him
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:34 craig
3:34
It's a shame, but it's true. There just aren't a lot of exciting heavyweights right now.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:34 
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There are plenty of exciting fighters in the lower weight classes, though.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:34 
3:34
[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ] 
CC could take body shots for 40 rounds without effect.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:34 Adam J
3:34
[Comment From TTTT: ] 
Roger Clemens, he wouldn't fight . His pitching hand is too valuable
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:34 TT
3:34
[Comment From TTTT: ] 
and he did in 2000 after Piazza's bat came his way
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:34 TT
3:34
[Comment From RHRH: ] 
What has happenend to the heavyweights? Klitscko has to beat Thompson,Peter and Chagaev to be undisputed champ.........Ali or Frazier or Holmes could beat them all in one night. Sounds like Joe Louis when he had a bum of the month.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:34 RH
3:35
I agree, someone really needs to unify the heavyweight title belts. That's what the sport needs most.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:35 
3:35
[Comment From TTTT: ] 
Craig, with Tyson it was how long the other guy would last and how many millions per second they made ....
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:35 TT
3:35
[Comment From craigcraig: ] 
I think boxers need to start fighting more then just once a year or 2 years
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:35 craig
3:36
This is Klitschko's second fight this year, and I hope he fights one more time in 2008.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:36 
3:37
[Comment From PrikolPrikol: ] 
Will anybody comment/blog the fight?
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:37 Prikol
3:37
Stay right here, we'll have round-by-round updates as soon as the fight starts.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:37 
3:46
[Comment From PrikolPrikol: ] 
sweet thanks
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:46 Prikol
3:47
[Comment From DannyDanny: ] 
pre show starts here on german television.. wont last long anymore
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:47 Danny
3:47
[Comment From ericeric: ] 
so you do think boxing will survive with all the hype and excitement in the mma world?
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:47 eric
3:47
I definitely think boxing can survive and thrive while MMA gets more popular. I don't see the two sports as competitors, necessarily.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:47 
3:47
[Comment From RHRH: ] 
Thompson is a difficult fighter to fight because of his awkward southpaw style. But he is coming in at 10 lbs over his predicted weight and is 37 years old....a very unlikely upset winner in this one
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:47 RH
3:48
Thompson is making $500,000 tonight, which is more than all his previous career earnings combined.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:48 
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And he'll make well over twice that for his next fight if he wins today.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:48 
3:50
[Comment From DannyDanny: ] 
but theres one thing you forget RH.. they fight in Hamburg, and Klitschko has the whole audience in his back.. that wont be an easy fight for Thompson
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:50 Danny
3:51
Thompson has won his last 27 fights.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:51 
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But he hasn't fought anyone nearly as good as Klitschko.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:51 
3:52
Thompson weighed in at 247 pounds, Klitschko weighed in at 242 pounds.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:52 
3:54
Klitschko is accustomed to having a significant size advantage, although I don't think he minds fighting a slightly bigger man.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:54 
3:54
Thompson says he's more famous in Germany than he is in the U.S.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:54 
3:55
[Comment From JPJP: ] 
if this match goes easily to the klitscko, ain't there a problem even arrange any upcoming matches against Klitchko?
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:55 JP
3:55
It's true, there aren't a lot of attractive fighters for Klitschko to fight next.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:55 
3:55
[Comment From DannyDanny: ] 
thats true.. both Klitschkos are our most popular boxers at the moment.. and that although they are not german
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:55 Danny
3:55
The biggest heavyweight fight possible is Klitschko vs. Klitschko, but they won't do it.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:55 
3:56
Jim Lampley just pointed out that the last time Klitschko fought a tall southpaw like Thompson, he got knocked out by Corrie Sanders.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:56 
3:56
[Comment From RomeRome: ] 
Why doesn't he take the David Haye fight?
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:56 Rome
3:57
[Comment From TomTom: ] 
rematch with peters
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:57 Tom
3:58
No three-knockdown rule in Germany.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:58 
3:59
Klitschko is about an inch and a half taller than Thompson.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:59 
3:59
Slight reach advantage.
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:59 
3:59
[Comment From DannyDanny: ] 
here we go.. Thompson is on the way to the ring
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:59 Danny
3:59
[Comment From TomTom: ] 
He is alot better now than when he fought sanders
Saturday July 12, 2008 3:59 Tom
4:00
[Comment From TomTom: ] 
hope his chin is better
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:00 Tom
4:00
[Comment From davedave: ] 
whos ready for cotto margarito
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:00 dave
4:00
[Comment From JPJP: ] 
Klitschko has been so perfect last few matches that he have to make error sooner or later, i think, if the contender is tough enough
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:00 JP
4:01
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
the promo photo made it look like Klitsch was 6 " taller
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:01 Guest
4:01
[Comment From PrikolPrikol: ] 
I like that Peter was knocked down in the last fight and ended up winning
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:01 Prikol
4:01
[Comment From PrikolPrikol: ] 
thats how he lost to Klitschko and he was complaining that he should have won
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:01 Prikol
4:02
Thompson is about to step into the ring.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:02 
4:02
The German fans aren't particularly loud -- not cheering him but not booing him either.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:02 
4:03
[Comment From DannyDanny: ] 
Buffer announces Klitschko
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:03 Danny
4:04
Klitschko is making his way to the ring.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:04 
4:04
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Was that the most botched ring entrance of all time for Thompson, or what? Buffer announced his name and the guy wasn't even out of the locker room yet. Took another 5 minutes just to make it to the hallway.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:04 Viktor
4:05
[Comment From TomTom: ] 
I dont think it will go over 5 rounds klitschko will win.This is why his last name has ko in it.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:05 Tom
4:05
[Comment From DannyDanny: ] 
yep.. and here comes Dr. Steelhammer.. ok folks, i wish ya all much fun.. i go watch the fight now.. bye all
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:05 Danny
4:05
[Comment From PrikolPrikol: ] 
keep the comments coming guys - very much appreciated
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:05 Prikol
4:06
Klitschko enters to a loud ovation.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:06 
4:07
[Comment From johnjohn: ] 
did i miss the huge fireworks display?
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:07 john
4:07
[Comment From TomTom: ] 
Hope the fight last longer then the entrance
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:07 Tom
4:08
[Comment From johnjohn: ] 
solo trombone for the anthem? couldnt find a kazoo player?
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:08 john
4:08
Polite applause in Germany for the "Star-Spangled Banner."
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:08 
4:08
[Comment From DannyDanny: ] 
ummmm.. i had to come back.. the national anthem of the USA played by a trombone... im soooooooooo sorry for that.. OMG
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:08 Danny
4:08
No one sang along to the American anthem, but a few people are singing along to the Ukrainian anthem.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:08 
4:09
Big brother Vitali is in Wladimir's corner.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:09 
4:09
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Anthems are always muted in my house. Worst part of a sporting event, in my opinion.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:09 Viktor
4:09
[Comment From johnjohn: ] 
hey! a vitali sighting!
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:09 john
4:10
[Comment From johnjohn: ] 
ha, we both saw it at the same time
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:10 john
4:11
Two judges are American, one is German. The ref is American, Joe Cortez -- he botched a fight big time two weeks ago.
Michael Buffer says the magic words: Let's get ready to rumble.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:11 
4:11
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Any odds on when Vitali suffers another injury? I can't believe he's the reason we don't get to see Wlad vs Peter in the not-too-distant future.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:11 Viktor
4:11
[Comment From DannyDanny: ] 
lets get ready to rumbleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:11 Danny
4:11
[Comment From DannyDanny: ] 
Buffer at his best
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:11 Danny
4:12
[Comment From TomTom: ] 
Vitali should stay in his corner & retire
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:12 Tom
4:12
[Comment From johnjohn: ] 
if he fights out of DC why is his corner such big fans of the buffalo bills?
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:12 john
4:12
Yeah, I was wondering that too -- there's a prominently displayed Buffalo Bills logo in Thompson's corner. Strange.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:12 
4:12
[Comment From johnjohn: ] 
are all of his belts on the line right now or just one?
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:12 john
4:12
All of Klitschko's belts are on the line.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:12 
4:13
They've touched gloves and are about to fight.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:13 
4:13
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Wait! Thompson is being disqualified already, for having 'Left" and "Right' written on his gloves.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:13 Guest
4:13
[Comment From Matt CMatt C: ] 
That's probably the Howard University Bison logo on the corner guy's hat
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:13 Matt C
4:14
Good point. Thanks.

Saturday July 12, 2008 4:14 
4:14
This fight is underway.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:14 
4:14
Klitschko is using that long arm of his to keep Thompson at bay.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:14 
4:14
[Comment From WadeWade: ] 
Hey MDS, another Saturday huh? Thanks for the live blog!
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:14 Wade
4:14
My pleasure.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:14 
4:14
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Thanks, MDS!
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:14 Guest
4:15
We're a minute in and neither fighter has done any real damage.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:15 
4:15
Klitschko has landed a couple of shots and Thompson hasn't done much at all.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:15 
4:15
I think Thompson is wearing the longest   pair of trunks in boxing history.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:15 
4:15
He's 6-foot-5 and they go from his bellybutton to his shins.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:15 
4:16
Klitschko lands a right.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:16 
4:16
They're in the clinch, Thompson landed a blow that I felt ws low but Cortez let it go.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:16 
4:17
Not a very action-packed round, but I'll give it to Klitschko on power, 10-9.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:17 
4:17
[Comment From OakOak: ] 
I've been making my friends drink "Dr. Iron Fists" (vodka, peach snapps, and Mountain Dew) all day, and it turns out this is Dr. Steel Hammer
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:17 Oak
4:17
[Comment From LuisLuis: ] 
Thnx for what you do
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:17 Luis
4:17
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
I'm not the biggest Wlad fan, but he if loses this fight, I'll be bummed out. His continued dominance is the only thing keeping the heavyweight division alive until a decent fight is made.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:17 Viktor
4:17
[Comment From OakOak: ] 
What's in a Dr. Steel Hammer MDS?
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:17 Oak
4:17
[Comment From davedave: ] 
this suck im at work :(
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:17 dave
4:17
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Joe Cortez needs to go away. He really interjects himself too much in these fights.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:17 Viktor
4:17
[Comment From johnjohn: ] 
looks like vlad is going to catch jabs until he can unleash a hard right
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:17 john
4:17
[Comment From angrymelonangrymelon: ] 
rofl
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:17 angrymelon
4:17
[Comment From johnjohn: ] 
there it is
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:17 john
4:17
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Tony is confused! He asked his corner "Throw the left?" and they said "Right!"
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:17 Steve
4:17
[Comment From LuisLuis: ] 
Klitschko is a stud
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:17 Luis
4:17
[Comment From TomTom: ] 
Are they pulled up to his chest
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:17 Tom
4:17
[Comment From OakOak: ] 
Good to see Thompson supporting France with those trunks
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:17 Oak
4:17
[Comment From WadeWade: ] 
what's the deal with the upcoming Toney/ Rahman fight? I saw that it was on FoxSports and is also a championship fight?
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:17 Wade
4:17
[Comment From johnjohn: ] 
why does round one look like round ten of a heavyweight fight?
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:17 john
4:18
On the replay, Thompson actually landed a better combination than I realized in the first.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:18 
4:18
[Comment From mattmatt: ] 
both their jabs are pawing, no snap
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:18 matt
4:18
Thompson hits the canvas, Cortez calls it a slip, not a knockdown.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:18 
4:18
[Comment From OakOak: ] 
JOE CORTEZ IS THE WORST!!!!!!!
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:18 Oak
4:18
[Comment From OakOak: ] 
Indecision from him again
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:18 Oak
4:18
They're doing a lot of wrestling and not a lot of boxing.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:18 
4:19
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
john, it has to do with the quality of fighter. When you get this 3rd rate fighters like Thompson in there, they tend to ugly things up in a hurry. You know, like Ricky Hatton.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:19 Viktor
4:19
[Comment From johnjohn: ] 
he keeps doing those low blows after leading with his head
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:19 john
4:19
Agreed.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:19 
4:19
Klitschko with a great combination!
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:19 
4:19
Klitschko backs Thompson into the corner.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:19 
4:19
[Comment From OakOak: ] 
Thompson is going down in this round again
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:19 Oak
4:19
[Comment From Matt CMatt C: ] 
I think it was a slip, they got their legs tangled
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:19 Matt C
4:19
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Game over.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:19 Guest
4:20
Thompson hasn't shown nearly enough punching power.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:20 
4:20
[Comment From OakOak: ] 
Wlad is landing cleaner than in 1
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:20 Oak
4:20
But just as I say that, he opens up a cut above Klitschko's right eye.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:20 
4:20
Both guys are bleeding.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:20 
4:21
[Comment From davedave: ] 
man both are bleeding after 2 rounds
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:21 dave
4:21
[Comment From OakOak: ] 
That was a butt
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:21 Oak
4:21
That round was a little more exciting, I give the second round to Klitschko, 10-9.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:21 
4:21
[Comment From JakeJake: ] 
Thompson is the man
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:21 Jake
4:22
Round 3 is underway.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:22 
4:23
Thompson is the aggressor, Klitschko is backing away from him.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:23 
4:23
[Comment From Matt CMatt C: ] 
Tony on the attack
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:23 Matt C
4:23
[Comment From johnjohn: ] 
he is really scared of that left hand..
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:23 john
4:23
[Comment From WadeWade: ] 
Klitschko is pulling the rope a dope!
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:23 Wade
4:24
Good combination from Klitschko.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:24 
4:24
Thompson had started the round strong but Klitschko has more punching power.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:24 
4:25
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Loolsat those hude trunks on Thompson. I bet he's hiding a piano inside them, waiting for the right moment to hit Vlad with it when the referee isn't looking.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:25 Steve
4:26
It's still hard to say for sure how the cuts openerd.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:26 
4:26
[Comment From JakeJake: ] 
that was funny
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:26 Jake
4:26
Either way, neither cut looks too serious.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:26 
4:26
I think Klitschko is basically controlling this fight, but I'd like to see him do more than just jab.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:26 
4:27
[Comment From DädalusDädalus: ] 
i think he wait a few rounds
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:27 Dädalus
4:27
Nice right hand from Thompson in round 4
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:27 
4:27
[Comment From DavidDavid: ] 
Both would've been destroyed by Ali.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:27 David
4:27
[Comment From SAmSAm: ] 
klitschko is the best
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:27 SAm
4:28
[Comment From FightfanFightfan: ] 
Will Klitschko tire and get KO'd late? Is he scared of Tiger at all?
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:28 Fightfan
4:28
[Comment From johnjohn: ] 
but you cant deny that thompson is landing some good punches
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:28 john
4:28
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Wlad starts a combination and finishes it by falling forward into a clinch.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:28 Viktor
4:28
[Comment From Matt CMatt C: ] 
They said that the ring is unusually large 6 m x 6 m or 20 f x 20 f. How big is the ring usually?
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:28 Matt C
4:28
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Lots of dirty fighting on both sides...Klitschko is doing a lot of pushing Thompson's head down.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:28 Guest
4:29
[Comment From WadeWade: ] 
this is why the lightweights are on PPV and the heavyweights are on HBO in the middle of the afternoon
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:29 Wade
4:29
[Comment From DavidDavid: ] 
Thompson not a good fighter and Klitschko seems too wary to fight well
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:29 David
4:29
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
I agree, David.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:29 Viktor
4:30
[Comment From JPJP: ] 
Klitschko is very calculating ad will strike on round 5 or 6. I suppose
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:30 JP
4:30
I agree, calculating is a good way to describe him.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:30 
4:31
So far I've given all four rounds to Klitschko.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:31 
4:31
Entering the fifth, he's up 40-36 on my card.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:31 
4:31
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Wlad finally unleashes an uppercut and does damage to the body. The middle has been open all fight for him but he won't take advantage.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:31 Viktor
4:31
[Comment From DavidDavid: ] 
To really see a masterful fight, see the Ali-Foreman fight (the rumble in the jungle). was unbelieveable Ali
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:31 David
4:31
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Hey! That last punch caught me! Now I'm bleeding, too.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:31 Steve
4:31
[Comment From samsam: ] 
i guess it will be a fight to the end
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:31 sam
4:31
[Comment From georgegeorge: ] 
what the hell, why doesnt Klit keep hitting him instead of hugging him when theres not even any defense being put up
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:31 george
4:32
[Comment From TTTT: ] 
David, Ali did a lot of tricks that fight just to agitate Foreman and they worked .
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:32 TT
4:32
[Comment From DavidDavid: ] 
this generation of heavyweights depend on size and not skill
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:32 David
4:32
[Comment From WadeWade: ] 
is anyone enjoying this fight?
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:32 Wade
4:32
[Comment From LuisLuis: ] 
thats just klit he has a plann and sticks to it he likes to pick his opponents apart
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:32 Luis
4:32
[Comment From johnjohn: ] 
ruiz begs to differ.. i mean agree.. agree
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:32 john
4:32
[Comment From TTTT: ] 
Kimbo Slice could win this one.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:32 TT
4:33
Klitschko throws a looping left hand.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:33 
4:33
[Comment From georgegeorge: ] 
I never knew how good we had it back in the day, this is pathetic
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:33 george
4:33
[Comment From samsam: ] 
no wade...i cant watch it
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:33 sam
4:33
[Comment From craigcraig: ] 
foreman would take out your arms but ali trained for that and made foreman miss alot to tire out
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:33 craig
4:33
[Comment From JPJP: ] 
I think that Klitschko is only waiting and checking out for a right moment to drop real killer punch. He won't need many opportunity
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:33 JP
4:33
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
I'm no Ali fan, but he 100% outfoxed and outfought and amazingly outpunched Big George that night.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:33 Steve
4:33
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
MDS, can you add a Lennox Lewis poll option, please? I think he could un-retire and beat any of these guys twice on Tuesday.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:33 Viktor
4:34
I agree, if Lennox decided to come back and dedicated himself to training, he could become the heavyweight champ again.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:34 
4:34
I give the fifth to Klitschko, 10-9.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:34 
4:34
I'm sure the judges have it closer than I do, but I just really think Klitschko has been more powerful and more effective.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:34 
4:34
[Comment From FightfanFightfan: ] 
Does Klitschko look comfortable vs the southpaw, or is it throwing him off at all?
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:34 Fightfan
4:34
He looks a little bit awkward, but then again he always does.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:34 
4:35
[Comment From TTTT: ] 
No wonder Holyfield is contemplating coming back.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:35 TT
4:35
[Comment From WadeWade: ] 
and this is a "championship" fight?
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:35 Wade
4:35
[Comment From johnjohn: ] 
given whats happened with calzaghe and the dead zone that pavlik is is for the next year.. any chance he fights the winner of cotto/margo?
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:35 john
4:35
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Now this is low- class. Vlad has taped a $1,000 dollar bill to the front of each of his gloves.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:35 Steve
4:35
[Comment From LuisLuis: ] 
Holyfield is washed up and Lennox is just tired
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:35 Luis
4:36
[Comment From georgegeorge: ] 
these are sad days for Heavywieght boxing, but I love this sport so here I am
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:36 george
4:36
[Comment From WadeWade: ] 
don't think you think Lewis sees this and says "no way I'm training my ass off to fight these guys"
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:36 Wade
4:36
Thompson finally throws a good combination midway through Round 6.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:36 
4:37
Klitschko is using a good jab to set up his power punches. I just wish he would do it more often.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:37 
4:37
Nice right cross from Klitschko gets the fans back into the fight.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:37 
4:38
I give the sixth round to Klitschko, 10-9.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:38 
4:38
[Comment From johnjohn: ] 
pretty good action this round..
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:38 john
4:39
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Tony is racking up points by landing shot after shot to Vlad's gloves with his face.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:39 Steve
4:39
[Comment From georgegeorge: ] 
Klit in 10
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:39 george
4:39
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
I think Wlad is the type of boxer who re-watches his fights and cringes at how he looks.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:39 Viktor
4:39
The fight is now more than half over, and it's time for Thompson to show some power and get a knockdown, or else he has no chance.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:39 
4:40
[Comment From LuisLuis: ] 
I think Klit plays possum most his fight he isnt going to show his true power and potential till the day he feels challenged. Why show everyone your moves if you don't need to. For God sake's he has 3 belts.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:40 Luis
4:40
[Comment From JPJP: ] 
I think that heavyweight situation nowadays won't ba very motivating to the klitschko either. He would need tough matches to keep his condition and motivation up.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:40 JP
4:40
Thompson is just playing defense right now, he's hardly even trying to do any damage to Klitschko.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:40 
4:40
That is not the way to win the heavyweight title.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:40 
4:41
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
A pretty style is not always necessary. The legendary Two Ton Tony Galento fought about as ugly as anyone ever dared to do, and won nearly every time and the fans loved it.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:41 Steve
4:42
Klitschko hits Thompson hard against the ropes and opens up the cut over his right eye. I give the seventh to Klitschko, 10-9.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:42 
4:44
Klitschko is finally getting a little more aggressive as we start round 8
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:44 
4:44
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Once, Tony Galento was asked in an interview what his best punch was. Tony said "A hook to the nuts".
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:44 Steve
4:44
[Comment From TTTT: ] 
Don't want to give a fight away like the Rampage vs. Forrest fight a week ago. Used to be to dethrone a champ it needed to be a clear defeat not a borderline one.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:44 TT
4:44
There's a fairly big welt under Klitschko's left eye.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:44 
4:44
[Comment From PlickyPlicky: ] 
go Thompson!
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:44 Plicky
4:45
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Steve, it is necessary. The heavyweight division is in shambles. You can watch the Ricky Hatton's of the world. I'll stick with the Pacquiao's and Mayweathers. Maybe David Haye can spice things up, but I'm not counting on it.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:45 Viktor
4:45
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
That welt sounds bad.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:45 Steve
4:45
It's ugly, but it won't be bad enough to stop the fight.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:45 
4:46
Big shot by Klitschko snaps Thompson's head back!
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:46 
4:46
[Comment From georgegeorge: ] 
thompson chasing klit down for what, to play paddy cake
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:46 george
4:46
[Comment From OlOl: ] 
David Haye is a joke
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:46 Ol
4:46
Big right from Klitschko at hte end of the round, and, again, I give it to Klitschko, 10-9
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:46 
4:46
[Comment From georgegeorge: ] 
yes go thompson, but no one wants this thing
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:46 george
4:46
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Might as well bring back John Riuz. At least his style is blue-collar honest.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:46 Steve
4:47
[Comment From WadeWade: ] 
this is terrible.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:47 Wade
4:47
[Comment From OakOak: ] 
John Ruiz is worse than crabs
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:47 Oak
4:47
[Comment From PlickyPlicky: ] 
whats your score??
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:47 Plicky
4:47
I have Klitschko up 80-72
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:47 
4:47
[Comment From JPJP: ] 
Is there any chance that Klitschko has been told to keep matches little longer and kind a more exiting. Boxing is big business after all ? Am i just paranoid :)
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:47 JP
4:48
No, I don't think so. Fast KOs are exciting.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:48 
4:48
[Comment From OakOak: ] 
Me too
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:48 Oak
4:48
[Comment From PlickyPlicky: ] 
haha, nice. so Thompson needs a home-run ball to win?
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:48 Plicky
4:48
Yes.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:48 
4:48
[Comment From carloscarlos: ] 
whats harold lettermans score
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:48 carlos
4:48
Lederman has it 79-73
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:48 
4:48
[Comment From OakOak: ] 
What is Joe Cortez doing?
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:48 Oak
4:48
Cortez has called time to have Thompson's corner re-tape his glove.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:48 
4:48
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Thompson was telling his corner "I know! I know! Trust me now...trust me now."
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:48 Guest
4:48
[Comment From TTTT: ] 
He's the ref that screwed up 2 weeks or 2 months ago in some fight
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:48 TT
4:49
[Comment From ShapShap: ] 
David Haye would plant this Klitschko guy
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:49 Shap
4:50
[Comment From WadeWade: ] 
no chance Klitschko is doing that. This fight is definitely not promoting heavyweight boxing.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:50 Wade
4:50
[Comment From ShapShap: ] 
I actually think Sam Peter would as well
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:50 Shap
4:50
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
I kinda think he would, too, Shap. And I really don't like British fighters.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:50 Viktor
4:50
[Comment From mikemike: ] 
agree. peter will plant him too. hopkins could even have a shot at this weak divison
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:50 mike
4:50
With 30 seconds left in the ninth round, it's clear that Thompson is going to need a knockout.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:50 
4:50
Klitschko has dominated this fight without doing anything exciting.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:50 
4:51
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Hey,this Vlad Klitschko beat the snot out of Sam Peter. So he is good.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:51 Steve
4:51
[Comment From ShapShap: ] 
Wlad basically wouldn't like fighting anyone who'd actually try to punch him
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:51 Shap
4:51
[Comment From OakOak: ] 
Wlad needs a KO too
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:51 Oak
4:51
He needs one to impress the fans, that's true.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:51 
4:51
[Comment From TTTT: ] 
the Ukrainian is the world's best fighter ?? That's a change. I would have said he'd be on steroids pre-USSR times.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:51 TT
4:51
[Comment From AlexAlex: ] 
David Haye should fight Wladimir, then pull off his mask in round 6 to reveal he is actually Vitali.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:51 Alex
4:51
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Thompson must not have watched the Corrie Sanders fight.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:51 Viktor
4:51
[Comment From CarlosCarlos: ] 
he beat him after getting knocked out several times
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:51 Carlos
4:52
Thompson has actually landed more punches, but they haven't had any power.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:52 
4:52
[Comment From OakOak: ] 
Boxing is in really good shape from 130 to 175 pounds, but past that it's a total disaster
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:52 Oak
4:52
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Thre's no disgrace avoiding punches. That's what Ali used to do, and the fans ate it up.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:52 Steve
4:52
[Comment From JasonJason: ] 
Wlad easily beats anyone they throw at him. Not pretty but easy money for him.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:52 Jason
4:52
The 10th round is underway.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:52 
4:52
[Comment From SheldonSheldon: ] 
This is getting annoying! Thompson needs to do something quick! Or it's over...
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:52 Sheldon
4:52
[Comment From BryonBryon: ] 
I guess all you can say is that Thompson is better than Brock or Byrd.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:52 Bryon
4:52
[Comment From carloscarlos: ] 
peter has power. he hurt vlad good. i think peter is more of a seasoned vet know.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:52 carlos
4:53
[Comment From georgegeorge: ] 
I got a feeling its way closer than lederman thinks
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:53 george
4:53
Maybe, but no way is Thompson going to win a decision.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:53 
4:53
[Comment From mikemike: ] 
i think hbo should have shown yesterdays alcine and santos fight instead of this craP FEST.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:53 mike
4:53
[Comment From JPJP: ] 
Only way to promote heavyweight boxing would be that the best guys would fight with each others. Now everybody is holding their belt back.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:53 JP
4:53
[Comment From ShapShap: ] 
two American judges, you never know...
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:53 Shap
4:53
[Comment From AndyAndy: ] 
Is it just me or is the new heavyweight just plain slow and fat?
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:53 Andy
4:53
[Comment From TTTT: ] 
Surely Thompson's corner is saying he needs a TKO by now.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:53 TT
4:53
The corner has been telling him to get more aggressive.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:53 
4:54
[Comment From georgegeorge: ] 
anythings possible with the judges
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:54 george
4:54
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Those Sam Peter knockdowns against Vlad were more push than punch. Didn't seem t ohurt Vlad a bit, and he did win the decision.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:54 Steve
4:54
Thompson just isn't uncorking any powerful punches.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:54 
4:54
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Peter wouldn't waste any time. Thompson has no killer instinct (or any discernable skill, for that matter).
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:54 Viktor
4:54
Thompson lacks punching power and isnt' agressive enough. He seems perfectly happy to just tap Klitschko.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:54 
4:54
[Comment From JasonJason: ] 
The division is weak so there are no 'best' short of Wlad
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:54 Jason
4:55
And they both fall to the canvas!
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:55 
4:55
They were locked up and fell to the ground.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:55 
4:55
Cortez is not ruling it a knockdown.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:55 
4:55
Thompson says his leg is hurt.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:55 
4:55
Cortez has not ruled on whether there was any foul.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:55 
4:55
Fight is back on, and the round is over.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:55 
4:56
Klitshcko stepped on Thompson's foot and pushed him in the clincnh, that's what caused them both to fall down.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:56 
4:56
Cortez did not call a foul.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:56 
4:56
[Comment From SheldonSheldon: ] 
This is over, Klitchko will win without the knockout.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:56 Sheldon
4:56
[Comment From WadeWade: ] 
Hey MDS, before this trainwreck is over I want to say thanks for the live blog. Otherwise, this wouldn't have been tolerable.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:56 Wade
4:56
Thanks.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:56 
4:56
[Comment From AlexAlex: ] 
Valuev, V. Klitschko, W. Klitschko, Chagaev, Maskaev, and Liakhovich, in the ring at the same time. All belts up for grabs.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:56 Alex
4:56
[Comment From JasonJason: ] 
Peter got schooled once before
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:56 Jason
4:56
[Comment From ShapShap: ] 
Joe Calzaghe hasn't punched anyone powerfully for years, but he keeps winning..
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:56 Shap
4:56
[Comment From JasonJason: ] 
Peter has power and nothing else to offer
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:56 Jason
4:56
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
I'm sure glad I didn't actually pay to see this fight.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:56 Guest
4:56
[Comment From CARLOSCARLOS: ] 
thompson just has a great chin. he is calvin brock with a plus-plus chin
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:56 CARLOS
4:57
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Yeah, definitely a big thank you, MDS. Makes the fights more fun to watch it with other fans.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:57 Viktor
4:57
Klitshcko is showing his best power of the night with a flurry against hte ropes.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:57 
4:58
Klitshcko swings and misses and they go against the ropes again.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:58 
4:58
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Positives for Wlad: this hasn't been as big of a disaster at the Sultan Ibragimov fight.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:58 Viktor
4:58
[Comment From BryonBryon: ] 
Sounds like Thompson doesn't want to risk anything and is content to finish the fight on his feet.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:58 Bryon
4:58
[Comment From PlickyPlicky: ] 
Thompson should have milked that injury!!!
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:58 Plicky
4:58
And down goes Thompson!
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:58 
4:58
It's over!
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:58 
4:59
[Comment From TTTT: ] 
MDS thank you for the announcing. You post articles fast. Right after the result.
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:59 TT
4:59
[Comment From georgegeorge: ] 
mercifully
Saturday July 12, 2008 4:59 george
5:00
[Comment From OakOak: ] 
Good work MDS
Saturday July 12, 2008 5:00 Oak
5:00
[Comment From FightfanFightfan: ] 
nice job with the blogging sir
Saturday July 12, 2008 5:00 Fightfan
5:00
It was a right hand to the chin that knocked Thompson down.
Saturday July 12, 2008 5:00 
5:00
Thompson fell face first and couldn't get up.
Saturday July 12, 2008 5:00 
5:00
[Comment From JPJP: ] 
Thank you very muchf fot blogging the match
Saturday July 12, 2008 5:00 JP
5:00
[Comment From OlOl: ] 
thanks for this blog thing man
Saturday July 12, 2008 5:00 Ol
5:03
[Comment From DädalusDädalus: ] 
ty !
Saturday July 12, 2008 5:03 Dädalus
5:03
[Comment From SheldonSheldon: ] 
Great blog!
Saturday July 12, 2008 5:03 Sheldon
5:03
[Comment From craigcraig: ] 
thank you for allowing us to be here
Saturday July 12, 2008 5:03 craig
5:03
[Comment From ShapShap: ] 
Thanks for the facility, Michael. Couldn't find anywhere to watch the fight here in England!
Saturday July 12, 2008 5:03 Shap
5:03
[Comment From JoeJoe: ] 
Thanks:)
Saturday July 12, 2008 5:03 Joe
5:04
[Comment From RebeRebe: ] 
MDS! This was a marvellous "watching" of the fight through your comments with no free TV in Norway showing it! Thanks from two box-thirsty Ukrainian guys!
Saturday July 12, 2008 5:04 Rebe
5:04
[Comment From LuisLuis: ] 
thanks from the heart
Saturday July 12, 2008 5:04 Luis
5:10
Thanks, everyone, for joining me. See you back here for more fights later this month.
Saturday July 12, 2008 5:10 
5:10



 
 
 
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