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**jack_the_rippuh** · 11-13-2006, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by !! Mr. Soprano

I was happy to see that Wlad was improving his inside skills...
Trying to land those upper cuts...

I seriously think he did not reach his prime yet.. I would wait for another 3-4 fights (2 more years with Manny) before calling him in his prime.

He still hugs too much.

**AllEyesOpen** · 11-13-2006, 12:09 PM

I wasn't that impressed with Wlad's boxing skill, once he started using his jab correct he won a round & once he did exactly what Steward told him he knocked him the **** out, the power was impressive but he didn't out box him, this fight brought up questions for me about Wlad that wont be answered til his next fight, I still think he's the best HW titlist, but he doesn't seem as indestructible to me.

**Guest** · 11-13-2006, 12:17 PM

Originally posted by AllEyesOpen

I wasn't that impressed with Wlad's boxing skill, once he started using his jab correct he won a round & once he did exactly what Steward told him he knocked him the **** out, the power was impressive but he didn't out box him, this fight brought up questions for me about Wlad that wont be answered til his next fight, I still think he's the best HW titlist, but he doesn't seem as indestructible to me.

Agreed - Brock's speed/movement/off-beat seemed to trouble him. Though as The Iron One said to me "as soon as he connects, it's over". Check it - first flush right hand landed and the bout was all but done.

**SquareCircle** · 11-13-2006, 12:18 PM

that jab he has. was rockin back brocks head like it was a straight right from a cruiserweight puncher. wlad's jab is a thing of beauty

**!! Mr. Soprano** · 11-13-2006, 12:54 PM

Originally posted by jack_the_rippuh

He still hugs too much.

I thgink the hugging will reduce to a minimum, once he masters the inside skills...

He was doing a much better job.. admit that

**jack_the_rippuh** · 11-13-2006, 12:55 PM

Originally posted by !! Mr. Soprano

I thgink the hugging will reduce to a minimum, once he masters the inside skills...

He was doing a much better job.. admit that

Indeed he was.
However, the hugging will be his undoing against Valuev.

**!! Mr. Soprano** · 11-13-2006, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by jack_the_rippuh

Indeed he was.
However, the hugging will be his undoing against Valuev.

I believe he is intelligent enough not to wrestle with a guy who has 6+ inch and 80lb advantage on him...

He will Jab Valuev's face into a mashed potato and finish him off with a few straight rights....

I don't see Valuev taking this punishment for more than 6 rounds. Wlad is just too mobile and quicker than most small heavies, but for Valuev, he fights at warp speed.

**jack_the_rippuh** · 11-13-2006, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by !! Mr. Soprano

I believe he is intelligent enough not to wrestle with a guy who has 6+ inch and 80lb advantage on him...

He will Jab Valuev's face into a mashed potato and finish him off with a few straight rights....

I don't see Valuev taking this punishment for more than 6 rounds. Wlad is just too mobile and quicker than most small heavies, but for Valuev, he fights at warp speed.

Valuev can take a load of punishment.
It behooves Wlad to stay out of clinches and not waste energy by throwing too much punches when he is on the outside.

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