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 |  Subject: Overeem could quit MMA to fight Vitali Klitschko Fri Jul 15, 2011 10:44 am | |
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- Alistair Overeem has made the staggering revelation that he may quit MMA after the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix, in order to fight boxing champion Vitali Klitschko.
Overeem is the reigning Strikeforce heavyweight king, and he is heading for a semi-final in the Grand Prix against Antonio Silva. If he wins the entire tournament, he is expected to be chased by the UFC to take on the likes of Junior Dos Santos and Cain Velasquez in what would be deemed 'super-fights'.
However, Overeem may have other ideas. Having extended his unbeaten streak to 10 fights, it seems the K-1 World Grand Prix champion may take his kickboxing background and apply it to boxing.
Vitali Klitschko is currently without a genuine rival after he and brother Wladimir unified the heavyweight titles. A clash with David Haye, recently defeated by Wladimir, has been mooted for Vitali, but Overeem is eyeing an opportunity.
"I might go to UFC or boxing," Overeem was quoted as saying by MMA Mania. "Definitely, [I'm seriously thinking about fighting Vitali Klitschko]. I think it matches my personality.
"I'm always looking for a challenge. That came about in fighting for K-1 and becoming K-1 champion, something nobody ever did before. It would be cool to go to boxing and beat the main guy there. http://www.espn.co.uk/ufc/sport/story/101126.html I would watch it! But I would fully expect Vitali to simply out box him with angles. I don't think Overeem would catch Vitali with any of his heavy shots. He's been doing this far too long to get caught by Overeem! | |
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| | Subject: Re: Overeem could quit MMA to fight Vitali Klitschko Fri Jul 15, 2011 12:11 pm | |
| It seems like he is always on the verge of quitting MMA to fight XXXX for the XXX belt.... Overeem will get crushed if it is a pure boxing match but more power to him if he gets a big payday. | |
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| | Subject: Re: Overeem could quit MMA to fight Vitali Klitschko Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:59 pm | |
| That would be a horrible day for Overeem. Vitali would literally box circles around him | |
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| | Subject: Re: Overeem could quit MMA to fight Vitali Klitschko Sat Jul 16, 2011 8:11 pm | |
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| | Subject: Re: Overeem could quit MMA to fight Vitali Klitschko Sat Jul 16, 2011 8:18 pm | |
| Wonder if he's pulling a Nick Diaz and leveraging for a UFC bid if he wins the Grand Prix? | |
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