Attn all Vitali Klitschko haters.

[Torino]

After reading the same people come up with reasons to hate Vitali Klitschko over and over, I was wondering what he would have to do to earn your respect?

I don't care what you think he should have done in the past, I've already read all that. I'm wondering what he has to do now for you to approve?

[MetalVomit]

After reading the same people come up with reasons to hate Vitali Klitschko over and over, I was wondering what he would have to do to earn your respect?

I don't care what you think he should have done in the past, I've already read all that. I'm wondering what he has to do now for you to approve?

i give the man respect. ive said this before too, its not vitali's fault that the HW division is so shallow. I see him beating every heavyweight contender.

[Mrpresident]

Many people seem to hate the Klits more because of their fanatical fan base. I have seen some really disturbing Klitschko bashing on other forums because the fans are somewhat irrational about their support. It may have something to do with "great white hope" syndrom. Personally I think Vitali is a good champ right now, a rematch with Byrd would answer a lot of questions. After that I would love to see Vitali/Toney, its so ridiculous its intreuging

[Neuraxis]

Many people seem to hate the Klits more because of their fanatical fan base. I have seen some really disturbing Klitschko bashing on other forums because the fans are somewhat irrational about their support. It may have something to do with "great white hope" syndrom. Personally I think Vitali is a good champ right now, a rematch with Byrd would answer a lot of questions. After that I would love to see Vitali/Toney, its so ridiculous its intreuging

I guess the same can be said about Toney too, oh wait Toney is a fanatic just like his fans.

[oldgringo]

I don't think Toney's fans (the ones I've encountered) are fanatics. I'm one of his biggest fans as he's from my hometown, he is one talented mother****er, and he is actually a pretty nice guy outside of that whole **** talking front he puts on (at least he was nice to me). Klit fans seem to have given Vitali the invincible label. When I consider a bout between Toney and Vit, I know that Vit could very well beat Toney with his strength and size advantages just like Toney could pull out the win against Vitali based on his experience and pure boxing skills. A lot of Klit fans I see write off many of his fights saying, "Vitali will destroy him in 6 rounds." I dunno...maybe I'm wrong, but that's just what I've gotten out of it. I like Vitali and think he's one of boxings good guys, but it's his fans who hurt others opinions of him.

[realheavyhands]

he fought 3 fat guys when he fights somebody in shape and ready to fight. he will get my respect if he beats williams convincingly.. willaims, a man ,38 year old tyson damn near knocked out if is wasnt for his knee

[Sir_Jose]

People dont hate the Klitchsko brothers. People hate there fans because there almost unbearable to talk to. Klit fans seem to think that saying anything other than each one of the the brothers is an all time great is hating and they just turn there backs on reality.

Im actually a fan of Vitali's and have said it on this forum before. I believe he will be good for the division for a couple of reasons.

1. He's White
2. He's Huge
3. He makes exciting Fights.
4. He's well Spoken and Mannered.

and all that is GOLD in the world of Boxing.

[QueenCity]

Vitali still has a ways to go to become a complete fighter. I respect his boxing ability, but for me the jury's still out on his defense, footwork and his killer instinct.

[Mrpresident]

I don't think Toney's fans (the ones I've encountered) are fanatics. I'm one of his biggest fans as he's from my hometown, he is one talented mother****er, and he is actually a pretty nice guy outside of that whole **** talking front he puts on (at least he was nice to me). Klit fans seem to have given Vitali the invincible label. When I consider a bout between Toney and Vit, I know that Vit could very well beat Toney with his strength and size advantages just like Toney could pull out the win against Vitali based on his experience and pure boxing skills. A lot of Klit fans I see write off many of his fights saying, "Vitali will destroy him in 6 rounds." I dunno...maybe I'm wrong, but that's just what I've gotten out of it. I like Vitali and think he's one of boxings good guys, but it's his fans who hurt others opinions of him.

This assesment is spot on. I think Toney fans really enjoy the vintage boxing skills that JT displays. Further, he has lost fights already so there is no expection of invincibility. He is just a great fighter to watch practice his craft. His **** talk is a little over the top sometimes but it makes him more exciting. I would like to repeat that I like the Klitchkos I just wish the fans would chill a little.

[vB Martin]

The biggest draw on Vitali is quitting the Byrd fight, when he was clearly winning. The Rabid Fans all say he saved his career, but I've seen fighters fight through worse and still have careers.
After that, there's the level of competition available for him to fight. Without any greats left to measure him against, it's going to be hard to consider him an all time great, no matter how long he holds the belt.
If he had come about 10 years ago, we could get a better measure of the man.