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Tarver: Lebedev Overrated, No Reason To Fight Him
GrantZilla Tue Nov 08, 2011 3:10 pm
IBO cruiserweight champion Antonio Tarver has flattened speculation of him taking on interim WBA title holder Denis Lebedev in the near future following reports of a potential bout in the UK against the southpaw.
The 42 year-old, who is still aiming to defend his title before the New Year, dismissed a bout with Lebedev, 32, after he dismantled an aged James Toney over twelve rounds on the back of a similar job on another faded American in Roy Jones Jr.
“His team are just really excited about the victory over a washed up James Toney and Roy Jones Jr,” Tarver explained to World Boxing News.
“I can understand their enthusiasm, but level heads will soon prevail and they'll come to their senses to realize that fighting me is a whole different ball game. “
The ‘Magic Man’ has been linked with a potential unification against WBO and WBA champions Marco Huck and Guillermo Jones as the other belt holders in the division are currently tied up in scheduled defences.
The two-weight world champion sees a bout with Lebedev as a step back at this point and knows he would be unlikely to gain any advantages from a contest with the European fighter, who fights mainly on home soil.
“Why would I be interested in fighting an ‘interim champion’ when I'll have the opportunity to fight any other champion to unify,” said Tarver.
“He has nothing on his resume, but two over-the-hill fighters and a loss to Marco Huck!
“What's really in it for me but another KO victory over some overrated European,” he added
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The 42 year-old, who is still aiming to defend his title before the New Year, dismissed a bout with Lebedev, 32, after he dismantled an aged James Toney over twelve rounds on the back of a similar job on another faded American in Roy Jones Jr.
“His team are just really excited about the victory over a washed up James Toney and Roy Jones Jr,” Tarver explained to World Boxing News.
“I can understand their enthusiasm, but level heads will soon prevail and they'll come to their senses to realize that fighting me is a whole different ball game. “
The ‘Magic Man’ has been linked with a potential unification against WBO and WBA champions Marco Huck and Guillermo Jones as the other belt holders in the division are currently tied up in scheduled defences.
The two-weight world champion sees a bout with Lebedev as a step back at this point and knows he would be unlikely to gain any advantages from a contest with the European fighter, who fights mainly on home soil.
“Why would I be interested in fighting an ‘interim champion’ when I'll have the opportunity to fight any other champion to unify,” said Tarver.
“He has nothing on his resume, but two over-the-hill fighters and a loss to Marco Huck!
“What's really in it for me but another KO victory over some overrated European,” he added
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Guest Tue Nov 08, 2011 5:19 pm
I am sure Tony will change his tune once his manager shows him the offer.
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GrantZilla Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:15 pm
He should fight Huck
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Guest Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:19 pm
GrantZilla wrote:He should fight Huck
He should stick to commentating.
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GrantZilla Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:20 pm
Hagler's Bald Head wrote:GrantZilla wrote:He should fight Huck
He should stick to commentating.
Why? He's doing well. I think he could beat Huck
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powerpuncher Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:20 pm
i agree. im sure tarver is only interested in big fights now. he doesnt care about fights that arent important. i think that he should fight huck to become the legit champion at cruiser.GrantZilla wrote:He should fight Huck
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Guest Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:36 pm
GrantZilla wrote:Hagler's Bald Head wrote:GrantZilla wrote:He should fight Huck
He should stick to commentating.
Why? He's doing well. I think he could beat Huck
As much as I like Tarver he's past it, he can walk away with his health and dignity intact right now.
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GrantZilla Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:40 pm
Hagler's Bald Head wrote:GrantZilla wrote:Hagler's Bald Head wrote:GrantZilla wrote:He should fight Huck
He should stick to commentating.
Why? He's doing well. I think he could beat Huck
As much as I like Tarver he's past it, he can walk away with his health and dignity intact right now.
He didn't look that bad against Green. Tarver always struggles with fellow slick fighters. Stand up Euro fighters don't give him any problems.
Since he's doing well, might as well try and end his career becoming Champ at Cruiser
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Guest Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:42 pm
Green also knocked Tarver down.
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flapanther2001 Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:44 pm
Cluck, cluck Antonio...cluck, cluck. I'll never understand these clowns. A fight with Lebedev probably generates more money abroad than a Tarver fight with any Cruiser in the US. NOBODY knows who the Cruiser cham....excuse me, belt holders are. Tarver could bank some serious cash and if Lebedev is no challenge, then why not make the fight, whip his ass, and come home with a pocket full of cash? Tarver is clearly cherry picking when you consider that the other two belt holders are not available right now.....Tarver is a douchebag anyway.
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GrantZilla Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:55 pm
Tarver probably thinks he won't get a fair decision Down Under
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Guest Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:55 pm
GrantZilla wrote:Tarver probably thinks he won't get a fair decision Down Under
No, it's because he's scared of flying over the red sea
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GrantZilla Tue Nov 08, 2011 7:01 pm
I don't think Tarver is doing this for money. From all I've heard about Tarver, he's pretty smart with his money. Add on, he's got a future career announcing.
I think it's a combination of him not ready to hang them up, and wanting to inhance his legacy. Tarver ego is massive to say the least, and I think he wants to end his career as undisputed Cruiser Champ.
That way can boist something over his rivals Jones and Hops
I think it's a combination of him not ready to hang them up, and wanting to inhance his legacy. Tarver ego is massive to say the least, and I think he wants to end his career as undisputed Cruiser Champ.
That way can boist something over his rivals Jones and Hops
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flapanther2001 Tue Nov 08, 2011 7:08 pm
A) Tarver hasn't had a significant win over a prime fighter in 7 years.
B) He knew Green was a horrible paper champion which is why he traveled to Australia to fight him, easy pickins.
C) He knows he can't beat Hernandez or Huck, Lebedev or even Cunningham for that matter, so he's using the "Who is this guy?" routine to defend his actions, or lack of actions.
D) He's only got a title because the IBO is a joke, which makes Tarver a joke.
Fuck Antonio Tarver!!!!!
B) He knew Green was a horrible paper champion which is why he traveled to Australia to fight him, easy pickins.
C) He knows he can't beat Hernandez or Huck, Lebedev or even Cunningham for that matter, so he's using the "Who is this guy?" routine to defend his actions, or lack of actions.
D) He's only got a title because the IBO is a joke, which makes Tarver a joke.
Fuck Antonio Tarver!!!!!
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flapanther2001 Tue Nov 08, 2011 7:09 pm
In order to do that he'd have to fight somebody young, tough & in their prime. Tarver will not do that now.GrantZilla wrote:I don't think Tarver is doing this for money. From all I've heard about Tarver, he's pretty smart with his money. Add on, he's got a future career announcing.
I think it's a combination of him not ready to hang them up, and wanting to inhance his legacy. Tarver ego is massive to say the least, and I think he wants to end his career as undisputed Cruiser Champ.
That way can boist something over his rivals Jones and Hops
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GrantZilla Tue Nov 08, 2011 7:12 pm
flapanther2001 wrote:In order to do that he'd have to fight somebody young, tough & in their prime. Tarver will not do that now.
We'll see. I still think he can beat Huck.
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flapanther2001 Tue Nov 08, 2011 10:58 pm
I doubt he'll actually fight Huck, but we'll see how it plays out.GrantZilla wrote:flapanther2001 wrote:In order to do that he'd have to fight somebody young, tough & in their prime. Tarver will not do that now.
We'll see. I still think he can beat Huck.
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SlickMoney Wed Nov 09, 2011 2:31 am
flapanther2001 wrote:A) Tarver hasn't had a significant win over a prime fighter in 7 years.
B) He knew Green was a horrible paper champion which is why he traveled to Australia to fight him, easy pickins.
C) He knows he can't beat Hernandez or Huck, Lebedev or even Cunningham for that matter, so he's using the "Who is this guy?" routine to defend his actions, or lack of actions.
D) He's only got a title because the IBO is a joke, which makes Tarver a joke.
Fuck Antonio Tarver!!!!!
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GrantZilla Wed Nov 09, 2011 1:45 pm
Don't underestimate The Magic Man
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Diego408 Wed Nov 09, 2011 4:06 pm
I dont know why everyone is so high on Tarver, hes not that good. This Russian would beat his ass easily.
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flapanther2001 Thu Nov 10, 2011 1:11 am
Yeah...Paulie is pretty tough....LOLGrantZilla wrote:Don't underestimate The Magic Man
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flapanther2001 Thu Nov 10, 2011 2:18 am
LOLGrantZilla wrote:
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powerpuncher Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:04 am
i agree with you because i never thought he was that good even in his prime but cruiserweights now arent really what you would call winners.Diego408 wrote:I dont know why everyone is so high on Tarver, hes not that good. This Russian would beat his ass easily.
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