Go ahead..... Based on his size, strength, jab and willpower, my belief is that V.K. can and would beatdown many of the ex-champs, contenders and pretenders going back to 1887.... He is an athlete..... Only old farts like to argue how Bob Fitzsimmons or Tom Sharkey would easily beat V.K.... I just laugh at the fools.... MR.BILL:bbb
The haters can hate. The facts are 3rd party opinions such as Ring Magazine, Box Rec, and Yahoo all view Vitali as a top 10 pound for pound type of talent. He's going to the hall of fame for sure. I have said before, Vitali Klitschko's rounds won to round lost ratio is better than any champions in the history of the ring. The man can box.
He's definitely the best since Lennox Lewis retired,though I would n't rate him in an all time top 10 of heavies.
Vitali isn't deserving of a P4P ranking. For whatever reason, the media are just high on the Klitschkos right now.
It's ironic that VK, when you watch him fight resembles an old school type of HW. He kinda reminds me a bit of Jess Willard who often gets put down by many in this forum....perhaps unfairly I mighy add. Anyone out there agree?
In my view, Vitali resembles Carnera somewhat more, perhaps because both are busier than Willard. From a sturdy orthodox stance, both Vitali and Carnera work behind the jab and one-twos, which suits a huge man fine. But, I see your point: Willard had a decent jab and knew his way around the ring.