Whats false about it? Tell me? If you actually think Bunce was comparing Wlad to Clev , you're an idiot. It was metaphoric.
Brits are genuinely known as the biggest fukin idiots when it comes to being a sport fan and especially boxing fan. I dont know why is that but what you ... You might have a case..
All they see is "Cleverly" and "Klitschko" and that computes into Bunce was saying cleverly is better than Wlad How dare he, blah blah blah They are THICK
He's implying Wlad didn't try to get a KO when he threw well above the HW average, above his personal average, and nearly gassed himself out trying to knock Wach out. How's that? If you can't see what **** this article is I genuinely feel bad for you.
The question isn't if Wlad boxed one-dimensionally, the question isn't if he didn't throw bodypunches. Stick to the topic. Bunce claims Wlad held back and didn't throw the kitchen sink at Wach in order to enforce a stoppage. Bunce claims Wlad once again resorted to his overly-criticized 'safety-first' approach, which is a laughable argument if you watched the fight. Quoting Bunce: Sorry but that's just total BS. Wlad threw more powerpunches vs. Wach than in any other fight in the last 10 years. Wlad's punch output and commitment to punches was phenomenal and he was close to gassing himself out in round 8. Argueing Wlad didn't take any risk and "didn't try" is just plain ridiculous. Again, I don't argue if you criticize his stamina, or lack of punch variety -- I'd agree with it (and yet you call me a Klitschko apologist, which is quite telling of your own bias). Bunce simply is pissing up the wrong tree here.
Somehow this will not be enough for our slow brittard friends. Making them see logic is like trying to teach a dog a new trick...
You know Bunce could have written * "Wlad lacking the stamina to stop a B level Eurobum in Wach" * "Wlad still showing lack of punch variety" * "Wlad is still resorting to holding in close quarters" * "Wlad rocked by a right that had him on ***** street, Price/Fury should take notice" * "In 12 rounds, Wlad doesn't throw a single uppercut" All the above would all have been substantiated by fact. And yet Bunce choses to write "Wlad refuses to take the slightest risk" Seriously, just how dumb is this guy?
Taking a risk wasn't his point. His simple 1-2 attack was not working so the senisible recourse is to change tactic. Thats whats he was pointing out and he is right. For a champion of Wlads calliber to not be able to adapt is simpily shocking. If Wlad was gassing from throwing 1-2s that is a mojor flaw on his part and any boxing writer should and has made an issue of it.