I don't think Wlad has trouble with psychological games. Earlier in his career he had a confidence problem I think. But in the past ten years, he has displayed plenty of confidence and belief in himself. He would easily beat Wilder who has plenty of holes in his game. He wants the fight ASAP so he can unify the titles.
I do wonder abut the idea that if he did retire with all belts, four heavyweight championship fights between eight different fighters would be interesting, along with lots of champs who were chumps and won't hold them long.
One thing people have to realize is, Wladimir has cleaned out the division. Some of these guys would have went farther had he not been around. I think Calvin Brock would have won a title. Brewster would have hung around longer, although he might not get to be president(Rusty Jacobs). Povetkin would definitely be farther along. Chagaev would have been more of a force as well. And Ibragimov too.
I do wonder abut the idea that if he did retire with all belts, four heavyweight championship fights between eight different fighters would be interesting, along with lots of champs who were chumps and won't hold them long.
One thing people have to realize is, Wladimir has cleaned out the division. Some of these guys would have went farther had he not been around. I think Calvin Brock would have won a title. Brewster would have hung around longer, although he might not get to be president(Rusty Jacobs). Povetkin would definitely be farther along. Chagaev would have been more of a force as well. And Ibragimov too.
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