(Arlovski tries for the Dan Severn, sweat-soaked-grey-t-shirt look.)
Following his knockout loss to Fedor Emelianenko at Affliction: Day of Reckoning, Andrei Arlovski has signed with Golden Boy Promotions and will begin his career as a boxer, reports FightHype.com.
You may recall that Arlovski’s trainer, Freddie Roach, said he’d like to see Arlovski take on heavyweight boxing champ Nikolai Valuev if he was victorious against Fedor. Of course, he wasn’t, so maybe Valuev won’t be Arlovski’s first opponent, which is probably just as well. But whoever he does face in the boxing ring, at least he won’t be tempted to try another flying knee.
If you’re Arlovski this move makes perfect sense right now. Having lost to Fedor, there’s no immediately obvious opponent for him outside the UFC ranks. He’s already beaten Ben Rothwell and Roy Nelson, Josh Barnett has the next shot at Fedor (though it won’t happen until the summer, at the earliest), so why not put on some bigger gloves and find out whether Roach really knows a boxing diamond in the rough when he sees it?
The upside for MMA fans is we get to see someone from our world match his skills against a real boxer. We’ve all heard about how superior their striking is for so long, wouldn’t it be nice to find out the old-fashioned way? Not to mention, this could actually get people to care about boxing’s heavyweight division again, at least for a little while.
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Wed, 02/04/09 - 10:33
im not gonna say what you think im gonna say.Arlovski is gonna kick some ass for sure
Wed, 02/04/09 - 10:38
Good night Andrei .... lets us know how those lights look from the floor of what ever ring it is you get KTFO in.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 10:39
Bigger gloves, chin is less suspect. Damn, I hate to see him go. He will probably be back tho.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 10:41
In 4 years when I am legaly allowed to compete again, I'll definetly use a "Rage against the Machine" song for my entrances. If some of you guys BY SOME FUCKING MIRACLE ever compete in a MMA fight these are the songs I think you would/should use: Old Bald Irish : Don't Stop Believing - Journey Kimbo's A BITCH: I am a barbie girl (sang by him, acapela) Aaron: 99 Luft ballons mayhem420: Any Miley Cyrus song massiveammounts: ....... well I am having a hard time immagining this guy doing anything else but bagging groceries machete for hands, just for the fact that you thought about saying "FIRST" you can sniff a cock you fag
Wed, 02/04/09 - 10:44
I'm still not really sure why you exist.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 10:46
To chew bubble gum and kick ass.. And I am all out of bubble gum
Wed, 02/04/09 - 10:46
it would really suck for mma, if he gets beat easily.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 10:47
He might embarrass fellow MMA fighters - his chin is still suspect IMO
Wed, 02/04/09 - 10:47
I don't see arlovski's chin holding up well in boxing
Wed, 02/04/09 - 10:50
Duke....Is that you???
Wed, 02/04/09 - 10:51
TUF Guy exists for me to piss on. Serbs rule.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 10:52
Yea Serbs rule... but what exactly? Serbia is the armpit of Europe. You guys start wars to stay uncivilized - I am not making this up.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 10:55
Hey TUF Guy, what do u say we meet face to face so I can smash the living shit out of u. If Serbia is the armpit of Europe, Bosnia is the pussy of Europe.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 10:57
TUF Guy has to wait four years for his balls to finally descend.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:02
@ Tuf Guy Why do you have to wait 4 years?
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:06
'lovski got picked apart by silvia during their 3rd fight really bad, and tim's boxing skills are probably lame compared to real boxers. If I remember right, the fight went downhill as soon as he stopped throwing leg kicks and just swung hands. The move seems to make sense and I hope he does well, but I'm betting it'll be a tough transition and that MMA-haters will use his first few fights to prove their point that boxers can "destroy" MMA fighters.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:07
@ Serb Guy... If I got a penny everytime from this site offered to meet me face to face, I would have bought out all Microsoft stock. Extreme Couture, Lombard, IL Monday, Wedn, Friday 4 - 8pm Just walk in and say you are there to get your ass whooped, they'll know where to point you to.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:08
Well, if you cant hang in MMA.. may as well start boxing... does anyone know where KJ Noons is? Licking the taint of some boxing promoter I would assume?
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:10
boxers can destroy mma fighters. at boxing. in a real fight? probably not. mma is as close as u can to actual fighting.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:11
TUF Guy, Are you solicting blow jobs on this website? Your a serious sick piece of shit. I know where to find you, I will just look up the Megan's Law website you pile of fuck
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:15
Don't feed the trolls
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:16
@ KG. Ok, see you then.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:17
@ TUF Guy After I stomp the shit out of u, I'm gonna smack your dad for not wearing a condom when he fucked the hooker that resulted in your birth. It'll probably be on a Monday bc I work evenings on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:17
... and so the Serb shuts up when a 'real life' challenge is presented, just like pretty much ALL OF YOU DID. BWWAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA I am awesome.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:17
i don't think HW boxing quite as technical as the lower weights, he'll do fine.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:21
WTF are you guys talking about, Arlovski isn't going to be the first guy to go from MMA to Boxing, first guy that comes to mind is Vitor Belfort, and he only lasted one fight, he Kayo'd some random nobody who had never even fought pro before. Arlovski doesn't make for a good boxer AT ALL, sure he's athletic, but that suits MMA alot better than boxing, he moves too slow is one, 2 you really can't compare the boxing ability of someone like David Haye to Arlovski, just watch a Haye highlight reel.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:25
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Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:31
Look at AA's left hand in that pic. Do that in the ring and GOODNIGHT! And seriously, you guys keep talking but put up some vids so we can all bask in your glory.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:34
@bootylam! "Look at AA's left hand in that pic. Do that in the ring and GOODNIGHT! " Was that sarcasm? Because i'm pretty sure that A) he's just training, B) you need to lower your guard to throw a punch, i'm pretty sure he's only got 2 arms right? @Machete For Hands - You sound like Rex, from Rex Kwondo, what are you going to say next? You don't wanna roundhouse kick to the head with these bad boys on do you?!
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:34
@TUF Guy im gonna make you wear my jock strap on your face you little pussy i bet you couldnt last 5 mins with me in a octagon. lets call TUF Guy BJ PENN from now on becuase this pussy is all talk. FAH-Q!
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:36
his cup = sweat proof
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:37
@ TUF Guy I tried to get someone to cover my Wednesday shift but it didn't work out. I'll see u on a Monday then. I've never been there before so I'm gonna need some directions from u. Also, is there a cover charge? If so, do they accept Debit because I don't ever carry any cash on me. Get ready for the beating of your life u little punk.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:40
Hey TUF Guy I never realized you lived in Illinois. I live in Chicago. I can come by and we can tussle for real if you want. I know where that gym is. Who do I ask for? At least give me initials or something.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:43
Those are legit questions Jay Whte. My beef isn't with u. I'm gonna smash TUF Guy.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:44
LOL @ TUF Guy comments
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:45
@ Sheps: Not sarcasm at all. A) Bad habits in training lead to bad habits in boxing and B) Go back and watch Wanderlei getting knocked out as Rampage blocks his punch and then tell me you need to lower your guard to punch. If that's true then how does the tie your guard hand to your head drill work?
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:49
Hahah @ "Serb Guy" I need directions from you! And do they accept debit? He already has excuses.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:52
@Sheps let me just put these parachute pants on with the american flag on and im good to go lol
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:55
moving to boxing still wont help Arlovski with his glass chin.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:57
Jay White- I will roll up there with you next Wednesday. I wanna throw some punches at this "TUF" Guy. Lets see how he handles a 6'4 250lb man throwing some knuckle at his chin. What time do you want to be there? I am sure they have free trial classes there.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 12:34
@ TUF Guy Hey u little bitch. I can pretty much guarentee that I make at least twice what u make. Just make sure your buddies down there don't jump in when u start getting the shit kicked out of u. But with your attitude, u probably don't even have any friends there.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 12:38
Hey serb guy you idiot. Well Serbs don't have a reputation for having much common sense, here is a website to help you find the Extreme Couture Gym in Lombard, IL : www.letmegooglethatforyou.com This goes for any of you idiots, everyone at the gym knows I post under this name so just ask for TUF Guy. They know me. Unless you're a member it will cost you $30. And LOL @ the SERB working Wednesday nights, must be a great career you got going on there, working the 3rd shift at Taco Bell ROFL!!!! "OPEN LATE" HAHAHAH
Wed, 02/04/09 - 12:40
@Serb dude the more you pay attention to that little pussy the more her panties get wet. its best to just ignore her and go on with your day.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 12:41
Without video this is ALL BULLSHIT! You guys know everybody who posts here would watch whether they admit it or not. Let's see it!
Wed, 02/04/09 - 12:50
@ machete for hands good point. he just irritates the hell out of me.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 12:51
Is it safe to assume that Andrei listens to "Cruel Summer" by Bananarama when he works out?
Wed, 02/04/09 - 01:26
It's a good move for him to make some money, in boxing there's alot of up and coming guys and guys past their prime, he can squeeze in make some fast cash. He'll be billed as a former ufc champ and get a lot of press and publicity
Wed, 02/04/09 - 01:53
Yeah, because after his last fight, Andrei really needs to make some money...
Wed, 02/04/09 - 02:03
Oh these Serbs. You don't know how much I make so how would you know you make twice as much as me? That is just frusturation talking. You know what else, YOU AIN'T gonna show up. You ain't the first or the last person to threaten to show up at my gym. Don't worry, nobody will jump in, we'll do it with Pride rules. Once you go to sleep they'll just pick you up and dump you outside the ring, the waking up part and preparing liquid lunches for the next 3 months is gonna be all up to you. HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHH I OWN YOU
Wed, 02/04/09 - 03:18
@ TUF GUY You aren't joking about how many guys have called you out on this site. I've seen that gym address so many times its funny. I would like to here what happens if someone actually showed up. Too bad we never will.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 04:29
Come to my gym so I can spank your asses with my 3" boner
Wed, 02/04/09 - 07:29
Come now, TUF Guy, no entrance music for me? I really like this move for the sake of both sports. After hearing about whatg a great striker Arlovski is, let's see what he's actually made of.
Wed, 02/04/09 - 11:00
@DDT @TUF GUY, I go to XTREME COUTURE all the time. Anybody who goes there knows it's called XTREME COUTURE and not "Extreme Couture", as that pencil dick TUF Guy spelled it. He clearly has never stepped into an Xtreme Couture gym in his life. I also happen to know there isn't an Xtreme Couture gym in Illinois: xtremecouture.tv/Locations.htm So here's my formal request: TUF guy, why don't you link us to a picture of yourself, holding a sign that says "TUF guy", so we know it's you. Then, give me a time and a place where I can meet you, anywhere in Illinois. I'll take it form there. And for everyone else, you have no worries. When and if it happens, I'll be sure to paste pictures of his corpse for you all to see.
Thu, 02/05/09 - 03:22
Pistol Pump: you are awesome. Way to show how the emptiest vessel makes the loudest noise. Oh and TUF Guy, I live in Australia so I won't be able to answer your inevitable challenge. Enjoy the hard on you get from pretending to be a fighter, just like the TUF Guys you idolise. And even though Rashad is a TUF winner, and champion, does not mean I will retract my statement.
Thu, 02/05/09 - 05:33
Damn whats with all the hating on Arlovski? The guy got knocked out by Fedor not Roy (fat fuck) Nelson! Shit happens people get caught all the time Randy,Chuck,Wanderlie,Georges. I'm pretty sure Fedor will get his one day the man is human.
Thu, 02/05/09 - 06:33
@Pistol Pump make sure you outline his body with chock when your done
Thu, 02/05/09 - 02:57
I wanna see him against Sam peter AHAHHAHAHAAA
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