In his quest for a title, who should Wladimir Klitschko fight next?

[!! Mr. Soprano]

Just fight someone already!!! oh and WIN LOL

[The Troll]

If Wlad wants Byrd and the IBF Heavyweight Title what he should do is try to get a fight with either Monte Barret or Hasim Rahman because they are the #1 and #2 rated heavyweights by the IBF. If he would likely get in the #1 contender position and eventually become Byrd's mandatory, that is probably the only way Wlad Klistchko gots a shot at one of Don King's title holders.

He should fight Monte Barret he is #1 contender for the IBF.

[Leo Pradun]

If Byrd is scared then Wlad should go after Ruiz it should be an easy fight for him. Brewster sounds like he doesnt wana fight anyone without a title so I dont tihnk Wlad Brewster will happen anytime soon, I think a fight against Brock will be a good one if it were to happen. Wlad go for Ruiz.........

[The Troll]

That would be awesome of John Ruiz accepted a title challenge from Wladimir Klisthcko. Toney was just his mandatory so he cant fight whoever he wants for the next title defence. And he already fougth Rahman so he might as well gamble and face Wlad Klistchko it is probably the biggest money fight out there for him right now.

[paul750]

i'd say byrd or ruiz for a title shot, but i also think he could take another fight next, like maybe fres, JCG, beck, or another tune up type guy...

i agree with most of those guys but not juan carlos gomez, gomez beat wlad in the amatuars and is a masterful boxer and a southpaw as well, he should stay clear of a fight with the black panther

[MetalVomit]

In continuing his dream to hold a title at the same time as his brother, who should Wladimir Klitschko challenge and why?

I want him to fight Ruiz, I wanna see Ruiz try to manhug Wlad. He will eat Ruiz alive with his monster jab alone.

[The Fix]

he should fight david tua, whom everyone knows is the gatekeeper in the heavyweight division. him or evander holyfield who just wont retire and could be a nice stepping stone for wlad just like he was for ruiz and byrd. another possibility could be larry donald who beat the real deal.

[Shaolin Bushido]

Looks like now would be a bad time for him to challenge Brewster again ... that's for damn sure.

[Pno]

I'm just excited to see WK develop more from Manny's training. If he can make as much of an improvement on his foot work as the last fight, we'll see much better things from WK. One of the main problems causing him fear and getting him KO'd is his inability to move and evade. Once he squares off with his opponent and is in control, he's like a master of chess...

[Torino]

The IBF rankings in april were,

Title Holder,
Chris Byrd

#1 Monte Barrett
#2 Hasim Rahman
#3 Wladimir Klitschko
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#7 SERGUEI LYAKHOVICH


If Barrett and Rahman are already fighting, one of them will loose and get knocked down in the rankings leaving Wladimir at #2. If big brother Vitali beats the winner of the Barrett/Rahman fight, they should get knocked down leaving Wladimir at #1. Does that scenario make sense or am I missing something?

Assuming Wladimir fights and wins between now and then.