Vitali is a joke of a champion

[legend]

So, another "Klitchko is a bum, and would be nothing without his 6'8" frame" thread, on yet another boxing forum.

Lots of big guys were cream puffs in the history of boxing. What makes Klitchko fairly special, is that he knows very well (maybe as good as any boxer in history) how to utilize his size, he has phenomenal reflexes for his size, an outstanding work ethic both in and out of the ring, and superb ring smarts. No, he's not classically "pretty" to watch in the ring like Ali or Frazier, but who the hell cares? He's highly effective, regardless. He's also very businesslike during a fight and a good sportsman. All great stuff for me, when I'm watching a heavyweight match.

And these days, many heavyweights (and even many fighters in lower weight classes) take long breaks between fights. Not to mention the fact that he actually had surgery recently. Some fighters are off for well over a year after surgery (Tszyu, for example).

All this "Klitchko sucks as champ" stuff is starting to grow mold and smell like sour g****s. So what's the real reason some of you guys don't think much of Klitchko? Your favorite current heavy doesn't stand a chance against him, so you automatically classify him as a bum? Come on fellas, be honest with yourselves (and the rest of the folk that read this forum, and others) and tell the real reason you hate "Lurch".

Personally, I like most heavyweights these days, with the exception of Ruiz and Toney. Peter gets on my nerves a little too, I suppose, but only because of his arrogance....which will get smacked out of him when he steps into the ring with a top 10 heavyweight. After that, I think he'll either shape up and become a better fighter for losing, or ship out (retire at age 25).

Anyway, spill it, fellas. What's the real reason you don't like Klitchko? All truthful answers welcome.

P.S.
I didn't ask this because I want to start a flame war. I asked it to get some of you fellas to actually step back and think about your reasoning for a moment and consider whether it's founded in emotion, or in fact.

P.P.S.
Klitchko/Lewis was about as good a heavyweight bout as I've seen in several years. Win or lose, if he puts on a show like that for me to watch without having to pay $50 for it, I'm A-****ing-OK with that.

People hate on VK it seems because they simply don't want him there. Every champion is going to have haters, that's the way it's always been. I personally think it's pathetic how people hate on VK so bad. He has done about as much as Lewis except beat an old Tyson and overrated Rahman. How will anybody beat VK? I bet the VK haters can't answer that one. He's taken shots from some of the hardest hitters in boxing and hasn't even fallen down. How will anybody KO him or beat him? I'll leave it to the haters to answer that one, and if they can't they need to shut the **** up.

[SUPER ZAB FAN]

Punch him in the Shoulder and wait for him to quit on the stool .

[Bozo_no no]

Punch his face open:

[Bozo_no no]

The reason some people hate him, is because of the overwhelming hype surrounding him.

I am often labeled a "hater" despite my constant assertion that I only hate his blinded fanatical followers, not he himself.

I think he's a large, akward, strong largly unproven heavyweight who is definatly one of the top current Heavyweights, at one of the weakest points in the history of the division.

I think the biased hating agaisnt him by some, is vastly outweighed by the flaming nut hugging of the Goofy Klitschko Avatar faction that contribute to him being extremly over hyped.

Since losing to Lewis, he has beat two very meidocre fighters. There is no doubt he looks to be one of the best current Heavyweights, but until he ACTUALLY beats the other title holders, he doesn't warrent being regarded anymore than a solid strong large and akward Heavyweight.

[oldgringo]

Punch his face open:

Nobody tries to punch a fighters face open or intentionally cut them...it's not what you're supposed to do.

[Bozo_no no]

Nobody tries to punch a fighters face open or intentionally cut them...it's not what you're supposed to do.

That's not to say that cut can't get re-opened.

It was a direct answer to the question of how a current meidocre Heavyweight (as there are now class Heavyweights around now) could beat him.

[Riptor]

why don't you ask Chris Byrd how to make him quit all you gotta do is last for more than 5 rounds (Wihtout getting hit too often) and he quits hahaha. Yes he had a shoulder injury but I remember Jesus Chaves fighting erik Morales for several rounds with one arm. That is how you beat him

[oldgringo]

That's not to say that cut can't get re-opened.

It was a direct answer to the question of how a current meidocre Heavyweight (as there are now class Heavyweights around now) could beat him.

I recall your argument with someone over the fact that Lennox Lewis had no intention of slicing Vitalis face up...that thread was funny.

[Bozo_no no]

I recall your argument with someone over the fact that Lennox Lewis had no intention of slicing Vitalis face up...that thread was funny.

That was funny stuff.

[legend]

Punch his face open:

I guess that would work, but wouldn't that work against any fighter? I know people hype up VK to be invincible and this ticks people off. The only thing that's wrong with this is that people who hate on him because of that seem like they are ****ing idiots. Why don't you try insulting the fans instead of the fighter if this is the case? Insulting VK makes people look ******. IMO, it's like you take the side of Brewster, Ruiz, or Byrd instead. It's not a guarantee, but VK would likely beat all of them. There's many negative things I could say about those 3 other champs, but I don't because I don't have to. VK is the best right now, whether anybody likes it or not. Damn.