Would a third belt make Wladimir undisputed heavyweight champ

[Enayze]

If Wlad defeats Chagaev/Valuev he not only gets the WBA belt, but he also obtains the Ring Belt.

Is that enough for him to be the undisputed champ, or does he still need the WBC strap.

[Dan...]

As long as VItali is active Wlad will never be considered the best Heavy or undisputed champ. Wladimir is a damn good fighter but Vitali is an absolute beast. Definately the best Heavy in the world MO.

[warp1432]

As long as VItali is active Wlad will never be considered the best Heavy or undisputed champ. Wladimir is a damn good fighter but Vitali is an absolute beast. Definately the best Heavy in the world MO.

Agreed, except I think Wlad is somewhat better. Even then Wlad has no right to call him Heavyweight champion as long as Vitali is fighting.

[Dan...]

Agreed, except I think Wlad is somewhat better. Even then Wlad has no right to call him Heavyweight champion as long as Vitali is fighting.

Based on resume or a hypothetical matchup?

Looking at what they have achieved then yeah, it is Wlad, but in a hypothetical matchup anyone who favours Wladimir is a bit nuts IMO.

[Enayze]

Agreed, except I think Wlad is somewhat better. Even then Wlad has no right to call him Heavyweight champion as long as Vitali is fighting.

Wladimir was clearly the best heavyweight before Vitali came back. And Vitali is about to retire yet again at 37. Consider Vitali retiring, afterwards what will guarantee Wladimir the Undisputed title.

[The Hammer]

If Wlad defeats Chagaev/Valuev he not only gets the WBA belt, but he also obtains the Ring Belt.

Is that enough for him to be the undisputed champ, or does he still need the WBC strap.

If Wlad defeats the winner of Valuev vs. Chagaev, he will be the undisputed champion. Vitali will be retiring after another fight or two.

[Silencers]

A fighter can't be considered undisputed as long as there's another fighter out there holding a major title.

[warp1432]

Based on resume or a hypothetical matchup?

Looking at what they have achieved then yeah, it is Wlad, but in a hypothetical matchup anyone who favours Wladimir is a bit nuts IMO.

Resume yeah. Vitali is older now and he could be old. Peter put up no fight, so it's hard to judge. Vitali could be a lot worse then we think he is

[Enayze]

Resume yeah. Vitali is older now and he could be old. Peter put up no fight, so it's hard to judge. Vitali could be a lot worse then we think he is

Vitali's speed might have deteriorated somewhat since 03/04, but he still seems to be the same fighter. It was always Vitali's akward style that made him such a force.

[The Hammer]

A fighter can't be considered undisputed as long as there's another fighter out there holding a major title.

Perhaps not "undisputed" but he can be "universally recognized".