Comments Thread For: Is heavyweight division in better place with Klitschko Brothers retired?

[The Hammer]

By Andreas Hale - The announcement came out of nowhere although many of us expected it to come sooner than it did. And, frankly, there are more than enough people who are ecstatic that the end has finally come. Rather than face Anthony Joshua in a rematch, Wladimir Klitschko has decided that it was time to walk away from boxing at the age of 41. The second-longest reigning...
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They were neither black nor American, so that's why they were hated by the likes of Teddy Atlas, Max Kellerman and others.

Many boxing commentators, writers and fans wanted an African-American HW champ, or at the very least a black non-American HW champion.

[anonymous2.0]

The problem with the Klits is that they held the division hostage when they were on top because theyd never fight each other.

Now at least we might have some clarity if we can get AJ and wilder to unify 3/4 major belts.

Those two had the majority of the belts and Wlad did call out and unify against Haye. As far as I'm concerned the belts were unified under the Klitschko name

[RuslanChagaev]

I think NO because tell me a better name than Klitschko's? Joshua? Deontay? Ortiz? Parker?

Well! If you want we can talk about average fighters. Which of these names is better than Klitschko's opponents? Molina, Charles Martin, Cristian Hammer, Malik Scott, Dillian Whyte, Duhaupas, Washington, Ugonoh etc...

I think HW division is in the worst period. Neither the elite fighters are very good nor the average fighters are good. Fighters of the 2000's were much more talented and stronger.

[RuslanChagaev]

They were neither black nor American, so that's why they were hated by the likes of Teddy Atlas, Max Kellerman and others.

Many boxing commentators, writers and fans wanted an African-American HW champ, or at the very least a black non-American HW champion.

you know this job. someone do not accept it but it's reality.

[vitali1999]

Yes and no answer, Definitely better without glass jaw Wladdy but would be better with Iron jaw Vitali. Vitali only held the WBC belt but he made many mandatories. BUMSQUAD wilder has held the belt for 2 years and 7 months and has yet to make a mando, my guess is that's why he still has the belt.

[Nomadic]

For better or for worse, it's definitely about to get interesting.

[TexasCowBoy]

Klitschko is The Best Heavyweight of All Time.....strangleheld the division for a little over 10 years.....He was The Man In The Sweet Science....His Fight to Knockout ratio puts a sock in people who want to argue about anything

[OmarRueben]

Two Communist atheists gone is great for boxing immediately

Good riddance to those two stiff robotic communist freedom hating Klitschko's Brothers who were just big stiffs anyway. Lennox beatup Vitali and Fury and Joshua destroyed the fake Wlad myth.
Granted both Klits were big guys who fought in an era of nothing for heavies. Boxing is way better off without these two commies.

[juggernaut666]

Artlcle is contradicting . Joshua doesnt fight in the states either , Wilder does how is that going ? The fact is Klitchko would still be the second best HW now ,so the answer is no ,not at the moment if you take him out the mix .

The HW division seems better bc Joshua actually had the ability to give Klitchko an actuall challenge . When Joshua defeats everyone you can expect a similar detraction that of what Klitchko hsd ,and thats bc when you have a dominant Champion the era is than called weak. Though this one is better Klitchko had a good 2 /3 years left ,hes a superior athlete thats a fact.

How would a division be better off if someone can still beat practicality anyone in the division ? Makes no sense . Joshua isn't the only fighter out there for Klitchko . He retired bc he wouldn't didn't want to be second best and thats the only reason bc of his competitive nature and at age 41 ,hes met his match in Joshua . Klitchko is not one to have a final fight just to get a win ,its pointless to him if he cant beat the best fighter .

Is it good losing a guy like that ? Not if your a boxing fan.

[BUCSBronzemedal]

They were neither black nor American, so that's why they were hated by the likes of Teddy Atlas, Max Kellerman and others.

Many boxing commentators, writers and fans wanted an African-American HW champ, or at the very least a black non-American HW champion.

You really felt the need to squeeze your racist views in there, negativity in this life only breeds more negativity I really hope things improve in your life so you start thinking more positive. Perhaps trying to be more positive will help, damn I think I'm gonna take my own advice thank you for this defining moment. Here on in Positive vibes will lead to positive moments.