Rahman vs. Maskaev II

[Brandon13]

Can someone, anyone please tell me why this is a pay-per-view? This has got to be one of the worst pay-per-view main events ever.

[SportsorDeath]

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Pretty silly that we got Jermaine Taylor and Winky on HBO and this is PPV. Someone must think that the Heavyweight division is still a marquee draw and that they can sell it based on the fact that Rahman got knocked through the ropes last time.

[thelwig14]

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It has to do more with the promoter than anything else. I would have bought it if the undercard was better. I am shocked that was the best Arum could come up with. It is brutal. The fight itself should not be boring as long as Rahman does not go back to his shell style that he has employed a few times. Oleg always lets his hands go and even to a detriment.

[koolbubbaice]

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It has to do more with the promoter than anything else. I would have bought it if the undercard was better. I am shocked that was the best Arum could come up with. It is brutal. The fight itself should not be boring as long as Rahman does not go back to his shell style that he has employed a few times. Oleg always lets his hands go and even to a detriment.

Arum also put on Mercer/Ferguson 2. PPV..

[Brandon13]

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Maskaev wins the fight with a TKO in the 12th round.

[thelwig14]

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By all accounts it was an awesome fight. Looking forward to the replay.

[Georgia]

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Can someone, anyone please tell me why this is a pay-per-view? This has got to be one of the worst pay-per-view main events ever.

It sure didnt turn out that way though did it?

I thought it was a pretty sweet fight. Loved the finish.

[Brandon13]

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It sure didnt turn out that way though did it?

I thought it was a pretty sweet fight. Loved the finish.

I haven't been able to find the fight online yet but I'm sure I will within the next day or so. It does sound like it was a good fight, but it still shouldn't have been a pay-per-view, imo.

[Complex]

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Ive been away for 5 days for grad school so I missed the fight. I should have a d/l later today. Im looking forward to seeing how Rahman screwed this up.

[Money99]

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Wow! All 4 'champs' are from the former Soviet Union. Incredible.

[MagicBucsWsoxFan]

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Wow im shocked with this outcome.

Rahman was on his way up in the heavyweight division, and yet again blows it all. Looks like Maskaev has the rock's number.

[JayBee74]

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By all accounts it was an awesome fight. Looking forward to the replay.

Forgot to tape the fight. They will replay it on "Boxing After Dark"....I think this weekend??

[Money99]

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Wow im shocked with this outcome.

Rahman was on his way up in the heavyweight division, and yet again blows it all. Looks like Maskaev has the rock's number.

Yup. In an interview with maxboxing he mentioned how he was looking at Wlad after this fight.
It's incredible how much history repeats itself in the fight game. NEVER look past your opponent.

[thelwig14]

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Forgot to tape the fight. They will replay it on "Boxing After Dark"....I think this weekend??

Yeah, it will be before the live telecast.

I am in the minority, but Oleg is actually a lot more talented than Rahman and his career was supposed to be better. Oleg is one of the Top 5 horribly handled/managed heavyweights of all-time. His first fight was against an undefeated contender who beat Lennox in the amateurs, fought McCall way early, Tua, etc..... His route was just awful and even though he was a dominant amateur champion, they rushed him.

The offer is open for Oleg to fight Wlad. I think he will duck Wlad. Just my opinion.

[thelwig14]

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Wow! All 4 'champs' are from the former Soviet Union. Incredible.

I just wish they would have been allowed to compete in other eras. Can you imagine the depth???