Lets clear something up about Wladimir Klitschko....

[ChopperRead]

I disagree. First, many people who find Wlad boring don't find Vitali boring. I have never found Vitali boring but until fairly recently I generally found Wlad boring to watch (although I always respected him). Second, many people (including me) who used to find Wlad very boring to watch find him far more interesting to watch nowadays. The reason is that since the Ibragimov fight, Wlad has improved immensely, and is much less over-cautious now than he used to be.

Any thesis is a generalization, and I think you are an anomaly rather than the norm in this instance, from my observations of the matter. The "boring" charge against both Klitschkos has really picked up steam since Vitali came back and they started to seem unbeatable.

And really, since they are stellar gentlemen and highly successful athletes, it's one of the few things that they can be criticized for that can't be instantly shot down, as boredom is a subjective matter. Some people find reading Shakespeare boring: some people find the same thing stimulating.

[Rick Grimes]

I think you missed the point of this thread which is about the discipline of the fighter.

Of course Wlad and Floyd's styles are different - what is similar is they are disciplined in their approach i.e. fighting a "boring" style that will ensure a victory at the expense of an exciting fight.

Most top boxers are disciplined and stick to their strengths, not many fight in fear like Wlad does.

[Russian Crushin]

Most top boxers are disciplined and stick to their strengths, not many fight in fear like Wlad does.

You still dont get it

[Rick Grimes]

You still dont get it

I do Wlad is disciplined and fights to win instead of entertaining. Doesn't change the fact that he is probably the most boring fighter in history and has very basic skills.

[ChopperRead]

Most top boxers are disciplined and stick to their strengths, not many fight in fear like Wlad does.

Any boxer who says he feels no fear is a liar. David Haye's fight against Valuev was the very definition of someone "fighting in fear."

[Rick Grimes]

Any boxer who says he feels no fear is a liar.

Feeling fear and fighting in fear are two different things. Fight or flight, Wlad chooses flight after throwing a jab.

[Heeb]

I do Wlad is disciplined and fights to win instead of entertaining. Doesn't change the fact that he is probably the most boring fighter in history and has very basic skills.

[Rick Grimes]

WTF? Wlad hugs at every opportunity also, atleast Ruiz tried to take his opponents head off before doing it.

[Russian Crushin]

WTF? Wlad hugs at every opportunity also, atleast Ruiz tried to take his opponents head off before doing it.

Lol What???

[Rick Grimes]

Lol What???

So Wlad doesn't hug everytime an opponent gets inside?