Vitali

[BattlingNelson]

YOU claimed Vitali is not an ATG. So define.

You claimed that Vitali is great in your OP. The onus is on you. As Jab said, this is not NSB. Stop looking for a fight, or I'm gonna close this thread.

[Anthony342]

An all-time great or ATG is someone who beats the best of their era and fights them all. What's your definition?

[BattlingNelson]

An all-time great or ATG is someone who beats the best of their era and fights them all. What's your definition?

I guess that makes for few if any ATG's at all!

[IronDanHamza]

I think to be even considered in the argument to be an ATG you have to have a pretty good resume. Atleast.

Vitali doesn't even have a good resume IMO.

[Ben Bolt]

Vitali will be missed in the heavyweight division, but never forgotten.

As I've understand by reading your posts, you think there have only been two great heavies in boxing history, Vitali and Wlad.

Well, I give the bros credit too (even if I think there have been some more great heavies in history, but I might be wrong on that) ... Not the most spectaculars to watch, but good they were/are.

[joseph5620]

I think to be even considered in the argument to be an ATG you have to have a pretty good resume. Atleast.

Vitali doesn't even have a good resume IMO.

It really is that simple.

[Weltschmerz]

An all-time great or ATG is someone who beats the best of their era and fights them all. What's your definition?

I agree with your definition, basically. Vitali suffered from his long layoff, but he still beat a lot of the best contenders, and his comeback is unmatched in HW history. These are some of the reasons he's an ATG.

[ShoulderRoll]

Vitali suffered from his long layoff, but he still beat a lot of the best contenders....

A lot of the best contenders? Such as who, can you name a few of them?

[Weltschmerz]

A lot of the best contenders? Such as who, can you name a few of them?

Herbie Hide (WBO champ)
Timo Hoffmann (European champ)
Ross Purrity
Corrie Sanders (WBC champ)
Danny Williams
Samuel Peter (WBC champ)
Juan Carlos Gomez
Chris Arreola
Kevin Johnson
Shannon Briggs
Odlanier Solis
Tomasz Adamek
Dereck Chisora

[billeau2]

A lot of the best contenders? Such as who, can you name a few of them?

I think I can help him...It turns out Vitali fought a lot of owl men. I think you will see what I mean as I present this best list of all time....

1, Manuel who?

2, Albert Who?

3.Juan Carlos....Who!??

4. Kirk who!????

5. Timo.......Timo....Who!!!??

6. Ed Who?

And many more owl men as well. Woo woo hooo