Steward turning Klitchko into Lewis?

somewhat but thats impossible becuase wlad should be fighting left handed to fight exactly like lewis ?? Anyhow, I think the similarities are striking. I'd say that Wlad has at least equal if not better handspeed than Lewis, and his overall athleticism is excellent, just like LL. Pole-axe jab, and big right hand - the packages look a lot the same. BUT... ...Wlad still has quite a ways to go. His infighting skills are still suspect - while he clinches ok now, he doesn't dominate/manhandle guys the way Lewis did. This plus no uppercut means he has to fight at a distance, and rely on his jab to wear guys down. His balance/footwork is not as good as Lewis, and he can be caught wrongfooted or at the wrong distance although he's quick enough to correct it usually. And finally that chin of his is a big problem. Lewis didn't have a great chin, but he could absorb some heavy stuff without a lot of drama. Wlad gets a glancing blow on the back of his head and he's down. Frankly, I don't think you can train your chin to be any better, but on the other hand, Wlad's jab is so good, and his competition so bad, that he may never need a better chin...

Watching Wlad in his last three fights I cant help but to be reminded of Lennox Lewis...just a little bit. Does anyone else see Manny trying to mold the Ukranaian into the next Lewis? Soft chin, big punch, great jab, very cautious...I thnk Manny has it all figured out. somewhat but thats impossible becuase wlad should be fighting left handed to fight exactly like lewis

Nice thread Captain Obvious. Its Doctor Obvious shithead. You need to watch the way you speak to me, your lible to have a cat piss all over your favorite blanket if your not careful.

Hes lacking the strong uppercut Lennox has. Sure no uppercut but did Big Len have a lead left hook?

yes,steward did. but the mission is impossible. impossible because? was lewis that flawless? he was never kaoyed at points in his career?

yes,steward did. but the mission is impossible.

The comparisons are strangely similar... Both fighters are tall , awsome jabs , overhand right hand power , decent mobilty and footwork , large boxing heavyweights and very suspect chins.

Don't be disrespectful to Lennox, gentlemen. I think lewis would consider it a compliment as would wlad

He's trying to mold him to fight in a similar manner that's for sure. I think he's doing right by Wladimir...

I wouldn't call it disrespectful. Wlad is clearly just as talented as far as physical attributes go. But physical talent is not even half of what makes a great fighter. We'll see in ten years if Wlad will be as great as Lennox was.

Don't be disrespectful to Lennox, gentlemen.

You can be sure Manny has him working on it.

Watching Wlad in his last three fights I cant help but to be reminded of Lennox Lewis...just a little bit. Does anyone else see Manny trying to mold the Ukranaian into the next Lewis? Soft chin, big punch, great jab, very cautious...I thnk Manny has it all figured out. Hes lacking the strong uppercut Lennox has.