Wlad probably would've beaten Ali
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Any version of Ali through the mid-70s would have toyed with Vlad. Way too much movement. Way too smart. Way too fast.Comment
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Resume is pointless due to the fact wlad has the physical and fundamental advantages.Comment
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Conditions are the same for both fighters though.But if Ali-Foreman hadn't fought in the conditions they fought in I have no doubt Foreman would've blasted him out. 90 degree weather with 90% humidity, that zaps your energy right quick, the more active fighter is going to be punished and Foreman was aggressive that match. Ali knew it, played right into his hands, he was a master of manipulation and tactics.
Wlad-Ali would be taking place in some air conditioned arena.Comment
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The conditions favored Ali who had superior stamina, fought conservatively, and had gone the distance multiple times in his career and in his last 5 fights, 60 rounds total.
Foreman was a bulldozer, fought very aggressively, he'd never fought past 10 I believe and his last 5 fights lasted a total of 9 rounds over 2 years.Comment
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No it's a mismatch. Ali would embarrass Wlad. Too fast too smart. I'd rather watch paint dry than watch Wlad fight.Wlad may be a boring fighter but one thing I can say is that he is a boxing magician. He has great balance, power, footwork, jab, and right hand, plus he is a big HW. Ali wouldn't be able to get past the jab of a guy like Wlad and if he did, that right hand would catch him Everytime. Ali was the more talented, gifted, fighter of the two but he was not a better technical boxer than Wlad. Thoughts?Comment
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