If Wlad went through Ali's resume I think you need to take into account how Wlad didnt really hit his prime until his early 30s, before then he was stopped 3 times by less than stellar opposition. Ali didnt lose until his late 20's & that was against an unbeaten ATG. I think Wlad would pick up more than 3 losses early on in his career & would probably get beat a few more times later on fighting against Ali's opponents.
Only picture i know of them is this one, and i know Wlad is bigger but Alis chin is tucked in so that makes him even smaller plus old, look at this how much smaller Ali is than Lewis. Wasnt Ernie Terrell same height as Wlad(before you jump yes i know Wlad is better fighter than Terrell) This content is protected
Yep...and Ali has an extra inch, maybe even two, with those shoes he has on. Looks like some pretty thick soled shoes, and looks like Lewis is socks only.
And he is alot smaller still, just look him against Terrell i think its valid height wise, Terrel was standing straight up in their fight.
But Ali (like Wladimir) also had his ups and downs. Doug Jones and Hanry Cooper come to mind...Also Wladimir's three losses were not to bums. Even Purrity had beaten prime Tommy Morrison when just a green kid starting out in the sport. Morrison had wins over Foreman, Ruddock, and many fighters who some say would would clean every one out today.
Thats a fair enough point but Ali did find a way to win, he never gassed as badly as Wlad did & was never, ever blown away like Sanders did. How do you think a young Wlad does against Sonny Liston?
The judges gave the win over Jones to Ali, it had nothing to do with Ali finding it. And I don't think nobody would put 33-11-2 Henry Cooper on the same level as Sanders...
I wouldnt put Sanders on the same level as Shavers or Liston or many of Ali's opponents. How do you think young Wlad vs Liston would go? :think
Oh what a surprise. A Klitschko thread turns into a load of fanboys banging on about height and weight. I couldn't find any more pictures of Wlad and Ali stood together, but we already know that Wlad is taller and heavier, and thats all that matters right. But here are a couple of pics of Wlad next to a man who is actually shorter than Ali and has less reach. This content is protected This content is protected
So you are saying that Ali will suffer a knockdown and would be on his way to KO loss when Wlad simple gasses?
Young guy in physical prime next to old sick guy not exactly great comparison, Terrell is listed 198 cm like Wlad, thats where you should look for height comparison Wlad is bigger as we all know but you do lose 2 3 cm when you get older...
Yes, Brewster did get lucky vs a Wladimir who clearly wasnt 100%. Also the same Brewster KO'd Golota in just one round. Remember how Golota humilliated ATG Bowe?