Comments Thread For: Vitali Klitschko Still Pondering His Boxing Future

[Jam Jars]

I don't think that's a Nate Silver-worthy analysis of the numbers. More like wishful thinking.

I don't see what two educated, well-adjusted, sportsmanlike gentlemen have done to earn this "hate" you speak of, unless it's just jealousy because they are rich, intelligent and successful and the people who *hate* them are not.

Oh it's true check the threads.

The dislike is nothing to do with jealousy over money etc or the people wouldn't like any fighter. It's because they are boring, Wlad spoils every fight with his bs holding and their fans exaggerate everything they do.

[The Nephilim]

Oh it's true check the threads.

The dislike is nothing to do with jealousy over money etc or the people wouldn't like any fighter. It's because they are boring, Wlad spoils every fight with his bs holding and their fans exaggerate everything they do.

I didn't notice much holding in the Wach fight, though I admit Wlad has clinched a lot in some past fights.

And Vitali clinches a lot less than most heavyweights. Can't fault him for his brother's sins.

Vitali isn't boring, though he's had some boring opponents like Kevin Johnson. It takes two to make a fight.

[Cuban Linx]

You should be happy that people like me acknowledge their existence because the majority of boxing fans on here aren't interested by them at all. When Vitali retires he will be forgotten like he was the first time.

The Klitschko name will be remembered in boxing history, whether it's Vitali or Wladimir they will remember the name and talk about how two brothers dominated an entire division. It doesn't matter which brother will be remembered, the legacy of the Klitschko name will never be forgotten and that upsets people. But like I say it's better to accept it now...

[Cuban Linx]

I don't think that's a Nate Silver-worthy analysis of the numbers. More like wishful thinking.

I don't see what two educated, well-adjusted, sportsmanlike gentlemen have done to earn this "hate" you speak of, unless it's just jealousy because they are rich, intelligent and successful and the people who *hate* them are not.

They don't fit the image of the HW boxers of the past, people resent that. Apart from Lennox, who was a gentleman inside and outside the ring. You had street hoodlums like Tyson and Bowe who were awful people outside the ring and inside, who went bankrupt and lost all their fortune and got brain damage.

They are educated, wealthy and grew up in a privleged life under the soviet system.

I think you know where I'm getting, I don't need to post anymore names lol ;D

[Ravens Fan]

WTF are you talking about 2 years?

So it's OK for Vitali to do what the Klit fans slated Haye for? Pathetic double standards.......

I was talking about Charr. When he fights Gomez next it will be his tenth fight since the beginning of 2010. And I have no clue what double standard you are talking about because Haye has only had four fights in the same time period. So, it clear, and as I already stated Charr was a horrible opponent but at least he stays busy in the ring and not just by running his mouth as some fighters do. Do I need to say who that fighter happens to be?

[Ravens Fan]

For fighters nobody is interested in, they sure get talked about a lot.

Someone must be paying attention to them because combined they are worth over $100,000,000. Not to bad for two stiff robots from the Ukraine.

[damuttz112]

The last great Heavyweight fight the public remember is Lewis vs Klitschko, Boxing has been irrelevant in mainstream interest and only Pacquiao and Mayweather are considered the Heavyweights of this generation. In the public esteem the 90's heavyweights had ridiculous star power, Mike Tyson was the highest paid athlete in the world at one time (80M a year).

[Ravens Fan]

The last great Heavyweight fight the public remember is Lewis vs Klitschko, Boxing has been irrelevant in mainstream interest and only Pacquiao and Mayweather are considered the Heavyweights of this generation. In the public esteem the 90's heavyweights had ridiculous star power, Mike Tyson was the highest paid athlete in the world at one time (80M a year).

And if the Klit brothers had been born in the USA they would be bigger stars then Tyson.

[damuttz112]

And if the Klit brothers had been born in the USA they would be bigger stars then Tyson.

How do you explain Manny Pacquiao?

[Ravens Fan]

How do you explain Manny Pacquiao?

If you are trying to say that Manny is as popular as Tyson was I don't agree. I remember when early in Tyson's career complete non boxing fans, to include many woman, were absolutely captivated by Iron Mike. And I am not saying that they don't exist. But I honestly don't even know any casual boxing fans that feels that way about Manny. I also stand by my statement about the Klit brothers.