This is a tough one. I see it like this. A packed arena. Fans tuning into their radios in their cars. Enduring the freezing cold to hear how their man, the Cinderella Man would do against this giant Ukranian monster. German fans eating b**** and cheering Klitschko's name over and over. Braddock makes his way to the rink first, playing to the crowd. The stoic Vitali slowly walks to the ring, his facial expressions remaining unchanged. Michael Buffer does the ring announcements and hypes the crowd and the echoes of "Lets get ready to rumble" ignite the already electrified audience. Vitali and Braddock meet at the center of the ring and shake hands and listen to the rules. I think for Vitali's sake we should imagine it being 12 rounds, because we havent seen Vitali train for a 15 rounder so its unfair to judge him on that, but we also should take into consideration that perhaps Braddock will have more energy not having to save for an extra 3 rounds. Things such as cuts and injuries are hard to think of too. For example we know now how fighting with a torn rotator cuff could ruin a career, they didntk now that then so Vit may have continued. We also know that cut work has improved so I think it would be unfair to predict Braddock would lose on cuts.
The fighters return to their corners and the bell sounds and they make their way to the center of the ring. The crowd is silent for the opening seconds of what should be a brutal brawl against 2 hw champions. Vitali first punches Braddock in the face with his jab. Braddock blocks the blow with his forehead, classic Braddock. Braddock awkwardly swings at Vitali, Vitali hits him with a straight right breaking Braddock's neck instantly. Braddock falls dead on the canvas. Fight over Vitali wins.
The fighters return to their corners and the bell sounds and they make their way to the center of the ring. The crowd is silent for the opening seconds of what should be a brutal brawl against 2 hw champions. Vitali first punches Braddock in the face with his jab. Braddock blocks the blow with his forehead, classic Braddock. Braddock awkwardly swings at Vitali, Vitali hits him with a straight right breaking Braddock's neck instantly. Braddock falls dead on the canvas. Fight over Vitali wins.
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