View Full Version : Could SERGUEI LYAKHOVICH possibly win another belt?
RAMPAGE0017
07-08-2007, 01:17 PM
For a little while people were actually praising this guy quite a bit when he beat Brewster, but it seems like he has all but fallen off the map due to the Briggs loss. But nevertheless I think it was more or less just a bad night for Lyakhovich, after all.. god knows Wladimir has had his share of bad nights. Lyakhovich also still holds some decent rank for some title shots, I believe he's actually ranked number 2 by the WBA. The loss to Briggs doesn't change that he still has good skills, and I think he would be dangerous to any of the current title holders. He's big, he's quick-handed, his punches have good snap, he has good movement, he's got reasonable power, and he takes a punch pretty good.
Quite frankly I don't think it's out of the question that he'd be able to beat any of the following fighters..
Valuev
Ibragimov
McCall
Brock
Chagaev
The only question marks are Wladimir and Peter. I'm not so sure about Peter because Lyakhovich has a tendency to mix it up, and I don't know if mixing it up with Peter would be such a great idea, but you never know.
It's hard to say he's sitting on the sidelines watching the train go by. He's inactivity is his problem
brooklyn1550
07-08-2007, 01:20 PM
Yes he could
RAMPAGE0017
07-08-2007, 01:22 PM
It's hard to say he's sitting on the sidelines watching the train go by. He's inactivity is his problem
True, but how does the Lyakhovich who beat Brewster do in the heavyweight picture right now, in your opinion?
KobeIsGod
07-08-2007, 01:24 PM
It's hard to say he's sitting on the sidelines watching the train go by. He's inactivity is his problem
:lol: so true. I thought i saw his picture on the side of milk carton a couple days ago.
Talent is clearly there, but his work ethic seems like a major problem.
RUSKULL
07-08-2007, 01:25 PM
It's hard to say he's sitting on the sidelines watching the train go by. He's inactivity is his problem
That's true and a bit sad at the same time. I think his ego took the biggest shot that night vs. Briggs.
I think he has a decent shot vs. any of the champs, maybe not vs. Wlad though.
He's also a real good inside fighter, that was a lot of the problem in his fight with Shannon. He took a monster shot early and he then tried to stay out of range and fight from a distance with a larger opponent that's a good counterpuncher. He effectively took away one of his own biggest weapons in that fight.
RAMPAGE0017
07-08-2007, 01:29 PM
That's true and a bit sad at the same time. I think his ego took the biggest shot that night vs. Briggs.
I think he has a decent shot vs. any of the champs, maybe not vs. Wlad though.
He's also a real good inside fighter, that was a lot of the problem in his fight with Shannon. He took a monster shot early and he then tried to stay out of range and fight from a distance with a larger opponent that's a good counterpuncher. He effectively took away one of his own biggest weapons in that fight.
Yeah, it's kind've a shame that he's wasting the talent he has. And he does indeed have talent to still make another mark in the division.
True, but how does the Lyakhovich who beat Brewster do in the heavyweight picture right now, in your opinion?
it's hard to say because you can't judge him from the Briggs fight because fighting Briggs is a different fight.I think he can give anybody trouble, it would be nice to see him back in the ring again to better judge him but until he comes out of his cave I dunno. Hell he could be reired for all we know
Danny Ocean
07-08-2007, 01:32 PM
yes
RUSKULL
07-08-2007, 01:32 PM
Yeah, it's kind've a shame that he's wasting the talent he has. And he does indeed have talent to still make another mark in the division.
It is a shame since he was one of the better inside fighters at HW in a while.
RAMPAGE0017
07-08-2007, 01:35 PM
It is a shame since he was one of the better inside fighters at HW in a while.
Do you think his inside game was enough to possibly take Wladimir, or Peter?? In regards to Wlad, Lyakhovich has a lot of advantages similar to Sanders.. he's quick, I believe he's the same height as Sanders, I'm not so sure he's as powerful, though. Another difference is he has more movement than Sanders.
RUSKULL
07-08-2007, 01:40 PM
Do you think his inside game was enough to possibly take Wladimir, or Peter?? In regards to Wlad, Lyakhovich has a lot of advantages similar to Sanders.. he's quick, I believe he's the same height as Sanders, I'm not so sure he's as powerful, though. Another difference is he has more movement than Sanders.
His inside game is far superior to Wlad's, but that's why Wlad fights on the outside.
He beat Guinn on the inside and Guinn is really good up close too. He beat Brewster on the inside & that's where Brew usually shines.
I don't think Sergei is as powerful as Peter, Wlad or Briggs but his power is up there and you're right, he's a good mover most of the time. He starts fights using movement & more defense but usually ends up fighting in close in a brawl by the end of the fight.
RAMPAGE0017
07-08-2007, 02:08 PM
Valuev
Ibragimov
McCall
Brock
Chagaev
I forgot to add Maskaev. :yep
Asterion
07-08-2007, 02:12 PM
Yes, he has the skills but is an underachiever.
geppy
07-08-2007, 02:20 PM
I dont think Liakhovich follows instuctions from his trainer. Remember his trainer threating to hit him with the stool , if he didnt start listening against Brewster.Basically , I think Liakhovich doesnt have a strong work ethic and is stubborn, he only fights the way he wants and wont listen to instructions that he needs.
Suge Green
07-08-2007, 02:37 PM
He has some mental recovery to do...he's got a big question mark hanging on him until he gets back in the ring. I'd like to see him take a fight or two before fighting for another title, I feel not doing so was detrimental in Brewster's case vs. Wlad...
andyZOR
07-08-2007, 02:49 PM
He needs to get back in the ring if he wants a title. This inactivity is bad. He should of fought somone in the top 15 already.
RAMPAGE0017
07-08-2007, 03:16 PM
He has some mental recovery to do...he's got a big question mark hanging on him until he gets back in the ring. I'd like to see him take a fight or two before fighting for another title, I feel not doing so was detrimental in Brewster's case vs. Wlad...
Hopefully the loss to Briggs hasn't damaged him mentally. It's been in the back of my head that when/if he comes back, he might be in the same boat as Vassiliy Jirov.
RAMPAGE0017
07-08-2007, 04:19 PM
Possibly. But he was in terrible shape for Briggs. His gut was bigger and his arms, shoulders, and chest had lost their definition, he looked soft and fought soft. One good fight, and he got full of himself and did not train near as hard to hold onto his belt. Looked like he had been swilling the Vodka with his sour cream and borche. And he's done absolutely nothing since. I don't think he's showing the hunger and drive necessary to be elite in such a brutal unforgiving individual sport.
Hopefully he's used all this time he's taken off to get into top form.
Heavyrighthand
07-08-2007, 06:27 PM
, he's got reasonable power, and he takes a punch pretty good.
Quite frankly I don't think it's out of the question that he'd be able to beat any of the following fighters..
Valuev
Ibragimov
McCall
Brock
Chagaev
.
Of that list, I think the only one that I think Liak could probably beat would be McCall, and possibly Brock, but Brock/Liak would be a pick em fight.
The rest of those on the list would beat Liakhovich, in my opinion.
He is a very tough guy with alot of skill and an iron chin, or close to iron, but I think he could build some muscle and increase his KO power, pretty easily.
He has a rather thin and weak looking upper body, and I think he could use to add some muscle mass to increase his KO power. Now I am not saying he should go get as massive as Briggs, before anyone accuses me of saying that. I am saying that he could stand to add some muscle mass, and increase how dangerous and effective his power punches are.
Great fighter with alot assets, but I think some heavy upperbody workouts would be an improvement to how lethal his shots are.
RUSKULL
07-08-2007, 06:36 PM
I dont think Liakhovich follows instuctions from his trainer. Remember his trainer threating to hit him with the stool , if he didnt start listening against Brewster.Basically , I think Liakhovich doesnt have a strong work ethic and is stubborn, he only fights the way he wants and wont listen to instructions that he needs.
I seem to remember his trainer yelling at him in the Briggs fight as well.
RAMPAGE0017
07-08-2007, 06:40 PM
Of that list, I think the only one that I think Liak could probably beat would be McCall, and possibly Brock, but Brock/Liak would be a pick em fight.
The rest of those on the list would beat Liakhovich, in my opinion.
He is a very tough guy with alot of skill and an iron chin, or close to iron, but I think he could build some muscle and increase his KO power, pretty easily.
He has a rather thin and weak looking upper body, and I think he could use to add some muscle mass to increase his KO power. Now I am not saying he should go get as massive as Briggs, before anyone accuses me of saying that. I am saying that he could stand to add some muscle mass, and increase how dangerous and effective his power punches are.
Great fighter with alot assets, but I think some heavy upperbody workouts would be an improvement to how lethal his shots are.
How 'bout Maskaev?
it doesn't matter, maskaev won't make it through Peter and Vitaly and even Mcall
RAMPAGE0017
07-08-2007, 08:17 PM
Is SERGUEI LYAKHOVICH ever going to fight again ????
He is taking a very long layoff. :tired
Last time I even heard his name being brought up was to fight James Toney, and that fight fell through, so I don't know what he's doing. WBA has him ranked at number 2 currently. I'd like to see him fight an eliminator with Valuev.
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