I think Vitali is a good heavyweight and would be a stern test for any heavyweight in history. I'd say the same about a Manny Steward trained Wlad. But I don't think that they the greatest heavyweights in history; they are the best in a weak era.
A lot of this praise seems to be coming from what he did last night to CHRIS ARREOLA.......
My praise come from the facts, 38-2 37KOs combined with the stylistic matchup problems he poses for any heavy weight, at any time. His long reach with power is a serious weapon is a major reason he has ended 37 of 40 fights by KO. He takes good care of his body and has good technique focused on his strengths. His reach allows him to stay out of the range of his opponents saving his chin for when its really needed. Both of his losses are questionable.
Chris Arreola was just the next opponent for Vitali to display his skills against.
We know the triangle theory doesn't always work in boxing but remember that Lewis's last fight before Klitschko was Tyson. That means the Lewis that OWNED Tyson is the same Lewis that Klitschko OWNED and sent off running to retirement. So it's already just about a given that Klitschko would have owned at least the 2002 Tyson with utter ease.
Question is how would prime Tyson do. I'd say Vitali still KTFO him.
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