londoner Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 WBC champion Vitali Klitschko, left, and challenger Odlanier Solis pose during the official weigh-in in Cologne, Germany. World boxing champion Vitali Klitschko of the Ukraine will fight Odlanier Solis from Cuba for the WBC heavyweight title Saturday night at the arena in Cologne. Solis weighed 112- kilos [246.9.pounds], while Klitschko was 113.2 kilos [249.5]. Solis was at his lowest weight in three years, since he weighed 246¾ to beat Cisse Salif in 2008. Photos can be found here: http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&opt=printable&id=37154 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ko Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Interesting weight, Would have liked to see him below 240lbs but he looks solid. Looking forward to this expecting Solis to be a real challenge for Klitschko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 http://www.boxingscene.com/uploads/37154/klitschko-solis-weight%20(1).jpg http://www.boxingscene.com/uploads/37154/klitschko-solis-weight%20(3).jpg http://www.boxingscene.com/uploads/37154/klitschko-solis-weight%20(2).jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Top Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 That's decided it for me, I wanted to see what solis came in at but vitali win now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 That's decided it for me, I wanted to see what solis came in at but vitali win now Yeah, his belly ain't as bad as mine but you'd expect him to train harder than ever for a titleshot - maybe a cuban chip on his shoulder. I think its a case of Vitali wins unless age has badly caught up with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Think Solis thinks "I like Miami, fast food good, yeah"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skav Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Solis has a bad attitude toward boxing and has stated that he doesn't even like the sport. I don't know what he's doing in it for. That lack of desire and him being slow of foot may go against him. He'll need more than fast hands and a bit of power to defeat Vitali, unless the Ukrainian has aged dramatically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapevine241 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Solis has a bad attitude toward boxing and has stated that he doesn't even like the sport. I don't know what he's doing in it for. That lack of desire and him being slow of foot may go against him. He'll need more than fast hands and a bit of power to defeat Vitali, unless the Ukrainian has aged dramatically. $$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 The almighty dollar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavpowell Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I've never seen solis, but maybe he's just one of those guys who's always a bit tubby but seems to be fighting fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 He looked knackered against Ray Austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saigon Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 vitali riding that walking stick all the way to another win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ko Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I've never seen solis, but maybe he's just one of those guys who's always a bit tubby but seems to be fighting fit? Solis did manage to stop Monte Barrett in 2 rounds, took Haye 5, thats only comparison you can make, The Austin fight was frustrating because Austin didnt want to fight and when someone doesnt want to fight it is hard to look good (Like Degale last weekend). I have said before he is overweight but alot is muscle, he is very strong and comparing Sosnowski and shot Briggs, Solis is leagues above them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skav Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I have said before he is overweight but alot is muscle, he is very strong and comparing Sosnowski and shot Briggs, Solis is leagues above them. That's funny, I saw somebody say in an article the complete opposite. Can't remember where now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 He's a better fighter than the likes of Sosnowski, Johnson and the old Briggs. I think he'll be more competitive than Sam Peter. I suppose he's rated ahead of Cris Arreola and is a smarter fighter than Arreola. I still expect a good fight but going for Vitali on points and possibly a late stoppage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 He's a better fighter than the likes of Sosnowski, Johnson and the old Briggs. I think he'll be more competitive than Sam Peter. I suppose he's rated ahead of Cris Arreola and is a smarter fighter than Arreola. I still expect a good fight but going for Vitali on points and possibly a late stoppage. Sosnowski at least comes to win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ko Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Sosnowski isnt a a boxer, he is the world strongest mans gym buddy. Chisora, Fury even Harrison would beat him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Sosnowski isnt a a boxer, he is the world strongest mans gym buddy. Chisora, Fury even Harrison would beat him. Not seen much og him huh? Outboxed an Olympic medal winner (Vidoz) with ease and was robbed against Pianeta (a top 20 guy). Not bad for "isn't a boxer". Yes he's nothing special, though he's hugely under-rated, I'd make him favoruite to beat the 3 names you've mentioned. I think he'll beat Dimitrenko as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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