Is Vitali K. one of the best defensive heavyweights of all time?

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  1. Champion

    Champion Boxing Addict Full Member

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  2. damian38

    damian38 BigDramaShow Full Member

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    there's no other fighter with a D like Vitali
     
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    Ahurath Boxing Addict Full Member

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    As Larry merchant said "It's like he does rope-a-dope in the middle of the ring."
     
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  4. Champion

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    Brittard post of the day.

    Great quote. Never heard that one from Larry.
     
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  5. larryx2012

    larryx2012 I AM BETTER THEN YOU Full Member

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    Yes he has great reflexes
     
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  6. Champion

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    For his height and weight he is exceptionally mobile, has great anticipation and reflexes. I would say the best defensively skilled superheavyweight of all time.
     
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    Yes.

    And one of the greatest HWs of all time, period.
     
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    Ulver Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Size means **** without skill.

    Have you noticed the defensive wizardry of Michael Grant, Julius Long, Ray Austin, Lance Whitaker, etc. lately?

    Me neither.
     
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  9. Champion

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    No it is not. That is why I specially underlined the word superheavyweight.

    And I'm asking you guys, does Vitali belong at the top for defensive heavyweights, again, not superheavyweights, heavyweights.
     
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    No, but If you have seen Sugar Valuev's defensive wizardry then you have seen them all. It is magic.
     
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  11. Champion

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    Valuev fought ONLY smaller guys.

    The small Chagaev and Haye used his head as a punching bag. But I take nothing away from Valuev, this is just his kind of defense. Only true boxing purists can appreciate his wizardry.
     
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    Yes -- especially Vitali since his comeback.
     
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    Yeah right.
     
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  14. El Fijador

    El Fijador ¡Aguas! Donaire Full Member

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    He has great reflexes and flow for a man his size
     
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  15. chico g

    chico g Let's watch some Sesame Street...lmao Full Member

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    Yeah pretty much. His excellent defense, is a reason why people think his chin is second to none. But i disagree.
     
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