When are U people going to realize that Vitali Klitschko.....
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Ok..with this one i agree.. he should've left Wlad out of it on that one but...henmce that's his name so it's all good... & That Billups Thing SHOULD completely stop those Briggs beatdown comparisons.. Styles make fights & vice versa..Comment
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At the end of the day,Vitali got busted up and lost via tko-that's the facts-they don't change no matter how many times you watch the fight. I am sure Lewis feels great that he doesn't need to make excuses to get through the day!That cut was when they were on the inside right after Lennox initiated a right hand from the opening bell of rd number 3. He took Vk BY SURPRISE thinking Lennox WAS going to come out for the third lackadaisical after leaving him on *****. street in the previous rd. Vitali tied him up as he was caught by surprise... as he was doing that LL followed up on that punch with one on the inside as VK & him were on the inside & tied up.. It was a good punch by Lennox as Vk STOPPED fighting & didn't think Lennox would throw the punch while they were tied up. That's what happened as replays clearly showed. It was a NAIVE Vitali that got cut.. This PUNCH that all of you LIKE TO point out that did the trick was practically on the break. It wasn't WHEN bOTH were in a fighting stance. Vitali FAILED to protect himself but that punch that initially caused the cut was borderline dirty because Vitali wasn't expecting to get hit while tied up. Due to how close Lennox was..he twisted his glove when throwing the punch & wound up cutting him because of the angle of the punch & where he threw it... It was indeed a lucky punch & a LUCKY cut.. stop trying to make it out like Lennox threw some awesome shot that opened up that cut because it wasn't. Lennox was more adaept at fighting in close range as that final punch he landed.. they were also tied up at the time & it was Vitali WHO INITIALLY SENT Lennox to the ropes but once again let Lennox get off while they were tied up as he didn't even see the punch. Vitali's lack of infighting is what cost him the fight IMO.. Lennox did most of his damage including landing his monstrous uppercut if i'm not mistaken while they were in the process of being tied up. Just my opinion guys as I SAW the fight a 100 times.....
You can say Vitali was crap at in-fighting,but who's fault is that????!!! Lewis beat him fair and square.Comment
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They might've been ahead but in NO WAY was the compubox numbers even close to as dominating...Frank Bruno was winning on the cards before getting tkod by Lennox. I know it hurts to admit it but there are at least 4 fighters who did a better job against Lennox than Vitali did:
1. Mccall
2. Rahman
3. Mercer
4. Bruno
And to add insult to injury, they all fought a quicker stronger version of Lennox. It was the worst version of Lennox vs the best version of Vitali, and Vit still coulndt win. Vit is a class below Ali and other great fighters.
Oh & Rahman..first fight... Lewis was ahead.. He got the decision against Mercer & Mccall ko'ed in 2 rds.. i believe the fight was even before the glass started shattering around the canvas. Bruno might be the only one who was legitimately ahead there but no where as nearly dominant as Vk...outthrowing & outlanding him IN every rd before the stoppage. Only A FIGHTER who's better than you does that. Vitali is a better boxer than Lewis..period. He beat him to the punch for large portions of the fight. He'd do this to ANY version of Lewis you'd like to conjure up. He simply got off quicker..that's why he was able to throw & land more punches so please stop with the prime Lewis or an in shape Lewis does this or that to Vitali.. No ONE outboxes Vitali.. Byrd & Lewis COULDN'T do so & they usually OUTBOZ everyone of there opponents.Comment
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No it shouldnt, because Lennox fought the superior version of Billups, Briggs and every common Klitschko opponent. The brothers were getting these guys after Lennox had already battered them...
Prime Rahman: TKO4
Prime Briggs: TKO5
Prime Vitali: TKO6
Face it, Lennox is everyone's daddy.Comment
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Vitali beats any HW from any era.
- There is no blueprint to beat him.
- He is unbeatable.
- He has dominated every opponent he has ever faced.
- Has never been behind on the scorecards.
- Has great defense and an iron chin, never been down.
- 38 KOs in 41 wins, greatest heavyweight champ KO% of all time.
- Only man ever to be world heavyweight champ in boxing and kickboxing.
It's a shame that injuries/4 year layoff robbed him of a stronger resume. If Vitali didn't get injured, he would've dominated the HW division from 2005-2008 and his resume would've been much stronger today, maybe on par with Wlad's great resume.
Vitali is almost 40 now, came back after the 4 year layoff and is still dominating the HW division. He hasn't lost a single round in his comeback.
Next Victim: Odlanier Solis


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First of all...don't you think it's a catch 22/28 to bring prime Rahman into this as there were different results for Lenny the last time i checked the records.No it shouldnt, because Lennox fought the superior version of Billups, Briggs and every common Klitschko opponent. The brothers were getting these guys after Lennox had already battered them...
Prime Rahman: TKO4
Prime Briggs: TKO5
Prime Vitali: TKO6
Face it, Lennox is everyone's daddy.
Prime Vitali was slick...i'll give you that.... Again...let's leave Wlad out of it..hence the Rahman thing becomes moot unless you wanna say Hasim made Vitali take 1400 days off from work. lol.... Superior..schtuperior... The record states they are each 2-0 with 1 KO against common opponents & that's where it ends...kapish....Comment
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-Mccall hit harder than Vitali
-Rahman hit harder than Vitali
-Mercer gave Lennox more trouble than Vitali.
-and Bruno was winning on points 7 rounds in
Thats 4 fighters who did a better offensive job than Vitali.
There are probably a dozen fighters who did a better defensive job than Vitali. (Any opponent who lasted past the 6th did better than Vitali.)Comment
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Vitali lost inside the distance by TKO....with a face that looked like a dog had mistaken it for a "good boy" treat!
Facts....Lewis beat Vitali.
Facts >>>opinionLast edited by damned1974; 02-27-2011, 02:43 AM.Comment
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