Why Vitali Klitschko’s Size Does Matter

[ProBox1]

Over the last few years I have been very adamant about the size of today’s top Heavyweight fighters. I believe that this so called era of Super-heavyweights is way overblown. I believe that the top ten from other era’s could’ve fought with and beat the top ten of today. Don’t take this wrong, size is definitely a factor, but it’s only huge if a fighter can’t fight.

As far as I’m concerned, Lennox Lewis was the only outstanding/great Heavyweight who was bigger than Ali, Foreman, and Holmes. Rid**** Bowe had the potential to be something special regarding Heavyweights’s over 6'4" 230. It just so happens that his body of work wasn’t complete enough in my opinion to be included. He was every bit as skilled as Lewis, and maybe even more so, but he just didn’t put together the overall resume that Lewis did. [details]

[Pno]

wow, this goes to show that size is more important than skills in the HW division. Except in the case of RJJ vs. Ruiz, Byrd vs. Mcline and other similar fights... but I guess it doesn't apply those bigger guys with their size, or maybe they don't have mental toughness or good chins..

[Neuraxis]

It looks like Frank is coming around. As for Ruiz and McCline, they just suck.

[Nautilus]

Frank praises Lennox for boxing skills, but didn't Vitaliy outbox Lennox?

Vitaliy also outboxed Byrd.

Vitaliy outboxed everyone he fought with. He was never behind on the score-cards.

I think Vitaliy will be remembered for his skills, intelligence, and not just height.

[Pno]

the man can box...
and that's in terms of score cards / points / KD / KO
even if it does look robotic.