Let's put it this way, would you rather watch Vitali throw 1000 punches and beat the crap out of Arreola, or David Haye throw about 10 punches per round against Valuev?
Vitali is a great fighter, currently top 15 All-time, and miles ahead of his sister Wladimir. The issue is that everyone in the top-ten has beaten another all time great, regardless of age. Vitali hasnt beaten anyone GREAT.
Joe Louis beat 5 former Champions: Schmelling, Baer, Sharkey, Braddock, Primo as well as future champ Joe Walcott.
Marciano beat Louis
Ali beat Liston, Foreman
Frazier beat Ali
Foreman obliterated Frazier
Tyson beat Holmes
Lennox beat Holyfield, Tyson
Vitali failed when he came face to face with another Great and that will always haunt him and keep him out of a lot of lists. Vitalis best path to greatness is to break George Foremans record. If he can show longevity he can be top 10.
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