Vitali's face is very fragile

[dans]

I've always noticed Vitali cuts and swells in most of his fights, but I was shocked at how his skin reacted last night. In a fight where he outlanded Johnson incredibly, his face seemed more effected by the action. It was amazing to me how anyone's face could be that beaten up after fighting a guy that landed a total of 5 power shots all night.

Overall, I was extremely impressed by Vitali. He dominated from start to finish, and did so in a extremely professional manner (excluding the 12th, which I condoned). I thought it was funny when he was taunting Johnson at the end, and Johnson deserved it.

The one thing I wonder about is, what happens if someone actually can hit this guy with some regularity? Can his face hold up?

[larry x]

he cuts and swells around the eyes alot due to his bone structure....

[MidnightSpecial]

repeated trauma and age does that

[dans]

he cuts and swells around the eyes alot due to his bone structure....

Thus far it really hasn't been much of an issue for him (outside of the Lewis fight). But I wonder if someone was able to land on him with regularity. I don't question at all his chin or other abilities as a fighter. But cutting and swelling is not really something you can work on or change.

Maybe this is me saying I think Wlad might beat him if they fought? I don't know. His face is very delicate.