The HW division needs a big, strong southpaw

I'm currently watching Vitali-Sanders for the umpteenth time (one of my all-time favourite fights), and from the opening bell it's a real fight in there. During the first 4 rounds, Sanders landed some murderous left hands on the iron chin of Vitali - all of which would've surely KO'ed anyone else. Most of the Klitschkos' recent opponents have been short orthodox guys who haven't given them much trouble. Chagaev was a lefty, but he was too short to get within range or intimidate Wladimir. Thompson, on the other hand, was tall as hell and frustrated the latter a great deal. So tell me, people - are there any up and coming southpaw HWs who pack a serious punch and are 6'5" or taller? It is this kind of fighter who could give a Klitschko problems, especially the ageing Vitali who has noticeably lost most of his speed that he used in the Sanders fight. A big left hand is a good weapon to have against the brothers.

Comments (9)

Welter_Skelter

Sanders also had deceptive reach.. You would think you were out of range but you weren't

16y ago

PittyPat

Tye 'fuckin' Fields is a 6'8 Southpaw with a 87% KO ratio and he's fighting next month. Nuff said. The same Fields who got KO'ed by Barrett in under a minute? Yeah, big threat to the Klitschkos. :laff2:

16y ago

BostonGuy

If Tony Thompson 'sat down' more on his punches he'd be threat to Vitali. He's got good size and reach, decent boxing skills but he's lacking in the power department... ________ Marijuana Vaporizer

16y ago

Heeb

But specifically, it needs a big southpaw. Right now the division is being dominated by the Klitchkos, and no orthodox fighter - whether they're in shape or not - is going to trouble them. Those aren't the right tools to give them a challenge. That's my point. Yeah, I agree with you on that. I'm just saying I don't even need someone to beat the K brothers. I just want someone exciting in that division and we're lacking that.

16y ago

NChristo5450

The HW division needs George "Monk" Foreman III to hurry up and raise through the ranks. :boxing:

16y ago

PittyPat

The heavyweight division needs anyone who is in shape, exciting, and has decent skill. That's what it is lacking. But specifically, it needs a big southpaw. Right now the division is being dominated by the Klitchkos, and no orthodox fighter - whether they're in shape or not - is going to trouble them. Those aren't the right tools to give them a challenge. That's my point.

16y ago

Heeb

The heavyweight division needs anyone who is in shape, exciting, and has decent skill. That's what it is lacking. The closest thing we have to that is David Haye and look at him right now :nonono:

16y ago

PittyPat

Seriously, people need to watch that fight and see just how good Vitali was in his prime. He had this funky way of planting his feet yet still being able to jump out of trouble; flowing upper body movement which rolled with most punches; and a more focused intent - like, a mean look in his eyes when he pawed away with that distracting jab. That's one of the best HW bangfests in the past decade.

16y ago

PittyPat

sanders hand speed was his biggest asset That, and his crushing power. Not much else, though. :laff2:

16y ago