According to Boxrec, Wlad is rated 11th in the world.

This guy Lyakhovich that he's fighting is ranked 27th.

Wouldn't this be a lose/lose situation for Wlad? Why take a fight with someone ranked so far beneath you? I know, I know, Byrd pussied out and they had to find someone else in a hurry, but it seems to me that there would be better opponents available. Anyone have any ideas?

both klitchkos are ****.

Wlad is mentally weak he can use all the confidence builders he can get.

I think it is more like a tuneup fight for Wlad.
Wlads ultimate goal is to become a mandatory. This fight wins appeal and the "Ring Magazine" experts are taking over.

both klitchkos are ****.

vitali's the man

both klitchkos are ****.


You, sir, are a retard.

You, sir, are a retard.

Ouch.

But I agree with Runw/knives. He is looking sketchy after his last fight, so I think he's just looking to wrap this guy up quick and easily and gain some momentum.