Klitschkko vs. Peter: Vitali's Return - The Pros and Cons

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

Background - In 2005, heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko announced his retirement after a battle with reoccurring back and knee injuries. The WBC was on the verge on stripping him of the title when he beat them to the punch by hanging up the gloves. [details]

[MANGLER]

Vitali was just becoming the man when he had to retire a few years ago. It'd be nice for him to get anotha title, but he wouldn't last long even if he won. He's just gettin in Wlad's way of bein the boss at HW.

[ExecutiveOutlaw]

so he hasnt fought in 3 years and hes going straight to peter? no tune ups? he doesnt stand a chance

[Hitman932]

so he hasnt fought in 3 years and hes going straight to peter? no tune ups? he doesnt stand a chance

thats what he wants everyone to think, so he can make good money betting on himself

[ExecutiveOutlaw]

thats what he wants everyone to think, so he can make good money betting on himself

oh ok so this whole 3 year layoff and running for mayor thing is all a part of his elaborate grand scheme to score big at the casinos?

[Jim Jeffries]

oh ok so this whole 3 year layoff and running for mayor thing is all a part of his elaborate grand scheme to score big at the casinos?

No, the 3 1/2 year layoff makes this a close fight. Three years ago he would've slaughtered Peter.

[snake]

The goal of the Klitschkos has always been to hold two titles together at the same time - they have never hidden that fact. They both want to hold titles at the same time. I would not be surprised if it was a one or two and done deal for Vitali.

The issue with a Wlad-Peter rematch, is that so far Peter has shown nothing that would make anyone think a rematch would go any different than the first fight. Unless Peter is going to charge Wlad at the opening bell and swing for the fences, Wlad will just outbox Peter the same way he did the first time. Sam Peter will always be vulnerable to being outboxed, as James Toney proved in their first fight and Wlad did as well, and Wlad is just a bad style matchup. The only excitement that rematch brings is if Peter lands a wild punch that KO's Wlad. The problem with that is Sam Peter's alleged "amazing punching power" has completely vanished against Top 10 competition. It took all Peter's power just to stagger James Toney. Even Wlad's chin held up to Peter's power (and against Peter's best punch, a blow to the back of the head).

Unless Sam Peter figures out a way to get inside a long lengthy jab, he will suffer against either Klitchsko brother. I can see Vitali more or less boxing his way to a UD against Peter by keeping his distance. "Ring rust" might play a part but Vitali has a very solid chin and vast experience, and unless Vitali grows old overnight, I just don't see Peter winning unless he can stop Vitali with a KO by getting inside a taller lengthy opponent. And I'll believe that when I see it. I still think Peter is the kind of power boxer who will always be vulnerable to being outboxed.

[Boogie Nights]

i really dont see the point of him coming back. not just because of the layoff, but it's not like he's going to stick around for long. in fact win or loose he'll retire right after this fight. he's doing it for his own personal pride, when in fact no one gives a **** about his pride.

it's a bad thing for boxing because all he's doing is standing in the way of other champions making unifications. he's had his chance but injuries held him back. he's taking advantage and really abusing his emeritus status

[DuttyAlacrity]

for the sake of heavyweight boxing i hope Peter Destroys Vitali

[DiegoFuego]

The goal of the Klitschkos has always been to hold two titles together at the same time - they have never hidden that fact. They both want to hold titles at the same time. I would not be surprised if it was a one or two and done deal for Vitali.

The issue with a Wlad-Peter rematch, is that so far Peter has shown nothing that would make anyone think a rematch would go any different than the first fight. Unless Peter is going to charge Wlad at the opening bell and swing for the fences, Wlad will just outbox Peter the same way he did the first time. Sam Peter will always be vulnerable to being outboxed, as James Toney proved in their first fight and Wlad did as well, and Wlad is just a bad style matchup. The only excitement that rematch brings is if Peter lands a wild punch that KO's Wlad. The problem with that is Sam Peter's alleged "amazing punching power" has completely vanished against Top 10 competition. It took all Peter's power just to stagger James Toney. Even Wlad's chin held up to Peter's power (and against Peter's best punch, a blow to the back of the head).

Unless Sam Peter figures out a way to get inside a long lengthy jab, he will suffer against either Klitchsko brother. I can see Vitali more or less boxing his way to a UD against Peter by keeping his distance. "Ring rust" might play a part but Vitali has a very solid chin and vast experience, and unless Vitali grows old overnight, I just don't see Peter winning unless he can stop Vitali with a KO by getting inside a taller lengthy opponent. And I'll believe that when I see it. I still think Peter is the kind of power boxer who will always be vulnerable to being outboxed.

Just like Tua.