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By Thomas Gerbasi - There won’t be any Fighter of the Year awards for Wladimir Klitschko, no celebrations of epic battles that will go down in boxing history as some of the best ever seen in the prize ring, or any proclamations that “Dr. Steelhammer” is ready to join the likes of Ali, Louis, Marciano, or Foreman in the pantheon of the greats.
And that’s okay, because what Klitschko did do in 2010 may be even more important when it comes to building a foundation for his legacy. This was the year that the Ukrainian standout became the best heavyweight in the world and perhaps the most dominant big man of this era.
There are those out there who would say that he’s been the top heavyweight in the sport for years, ever since he defeated Chris Byrd for the second time in 2006 and once again strapped a championship belt around his waist, and you can make an argument for that premise. But at the same time, there were always challengers who many thought could end the reign, who could crack the chin Lamon Brewster and Corrie Sanders had dented before, and end the hype HBO kicked into high gear the moment they put Klitschko and his brother Vitali on their network. [Click Here To Read More]
And that’s okay, because what Klitschko did do in 2010 may be even more important when it comes to building a foundation for his legacy. This was the year that the Ukrainian standout became the best heavyweight in the world and perhaps the most dominant big man of this era.
There are those out there who would say that he’s been the top heavyweight in the sport for years, ever since he defeated Chris Byrd for the second time in 2006 and once again strapped a championship belt around his waist, and you can make an argument for that premise. But at the same time, there were always challengers who many thought could end the reign, who could crack the chin Lamon Brewster and Corrie Sanders had dented before, and end the hype HBO kicked into high gear the moment they put Klitschko and his brother Vitali on their network. [Click Here To Read More]
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