The Return of Vitali Klitschko!

[TheGreatA]

Louis however, fought Rocky in the 10th fight of his comeback. This is Vitali's first.

Sam Peter is no Rocky Marciano.

Louis did beat some decent fighters in his comeback too, like Jimmy Bivins (who was better than Peter, obviously smaller considering the era) but he was never able to regain the form, nor did he really care to.

The only thing he cared about at that point of his life was money.

I doubt Vitali will be nearly as good as he was 4 years ago but he doesn't need to be.

[Scott9945]

What about Sugar Ray Leonard's six year lay off before he fought Camacho?
Oops, that didn't turn out well.

The fact that Peter is crude not always very sharp, although he has shown he can box some against McCline and Toney, bodes well for Vitali.

I feel though, we were somewhat cheated out of a prime Vitali overall.
I guess you could say the same thing about Ali but Ali did make amends.

I heard earlier this week that Peter has looked like total **** in training. Of course to most people the story is how much Vitali has left.

[BattlingNelson]

Sam Peter is no Rocky Marciano.

Louis did beat some decent fighters in his comeback too, like Jimmy Bivins (who was better than Peter, obviously smaller considering the era) but he was never able to regain the form, nor did he really care to.

The only thing he cared about at that point of his life was money.

I doubt Vitali will be nearly as good as he was 4 years ago but he doesn't need to be.

Obviously not. But Peter is arguably no.2 in his division as was Rocky. Of course Peter can go on and rule the heavies for the next 10 years You never know.

[Scott9945]

Sam Peter is no Rocky Marciano.

Louis did beat some decent fighters in his comeback too, like Jimmy Bivins (who was better than Peter) but he was never able to regain the form, nor did he really care to.

The only thing he cared about at that point of his life was money.

Louis at that point had a much harder life and career than Klitschko has had. He looked physically like an old fighter.

[TheManchine]

I heard earlier this week that Peter has looked like total **** in training. Of course to most people the story is how much Vitali has left.

interesting, i hope that is true,

[BattlingNelson]

I heard earlier this week that Peter has looked like total **** in training. Of course to most people the story is how much Vitali has left.

I havent read any reports on Peter's training. It does sound interesting and not good for Peter. Please post if you can find the report.

[TheGreatA]

Obviously not. But Peter is arguably no.2 in his division as was Rocky. Of course Peter can go on and rule the heavies for the next 10 years You never know.

I wouldn't bet on it.

Based on Peter's performances against Maskaev, McCline and Toney (especially the first), he just isn't that good.

Louis at that point had a much harder life and career than Klitschko has had. He looked physically like an old fighter.

Louis against Marciano

Vitali looked to be in good shape in his training pictures. It still doesn't mean he can't injure himself again though.

[The Hammer]

I wouldn't bet on it.

Based on Peter's performances against Maskaev, McCline and Toney (especially the first), he just isn't that good.

Vitali looked to be in good shape in his training pictures. It still doesn't mean he can't injure himself again though.

He throws some very effective rabbit punches, like the one he KOed Taurus Sykes with.

[The Hammer]

Louis at that point had a much harder life and career than Klitschko has had. He looked physically like an old fighter.

Vitali has had far more serious injuries, including some nagging ones from his kickboxing days.

He lived a cleaner, healthier lifestyle than Louis though.

[TheGreatA]

He throws some very effective rabbit punches, like the one he KOed Taurus Sykes with.

Rabbit punches won't work on Vitali:

One benefit that Vitali has, however, is his height, which may make it a little more difficult for Peter to land his wide hooks to the back of Vitali’s head.

http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209924

I'm surprised that Peter hasn't been disqualified for those yet.