The reason I voted yes, because he never fought anyone since he won the belt. I don't know if he was really injured or he's worried about failing the steroid test. Boxing is getting a little tougher with steroid, considering that Vitali already failed a steroid test in the Olympics, it wouldn't surprise me if that's the reason he retired. That Rahman fight was on for 3 different dates, all because of Vitali is keep injuring himself.
Vitali goes into could've should've been list. He had a good chance to dominate for awhile, but never did.
You can add just about everyone else on that list, with the exception of Toney.
I'm really not happy the way Vitali careers went, but lets be honest he could've been an all time great. Because he had great power, had a great chin & was probably the smartest HW fighter.
The only person I would've giving a chance to beat Vitali was Toney, because Toney is slickest boxer. Guys like Rahman, Peter, Brewester, his brother Wlad would've never had a chance beating a guy like Vitali. I don't think he would've ever fought his brother. I would've favored Vitali over Lewis if they ever fought again.
The big differences between Vitali & Wlad is. Vitali has a better chin, better stamina & he's a smarter HW boxer. Wlad may be a little better boxer, power is pretty even between the two.
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