Has Wlad done enough to establish lineage?

Was Vitali unranked / inactive / retired when Wlad beat Povetkin?

 

Yes. Vitali was inactive for longer than 12 months when Wlad beat Povetkin and was consequently dropped from all rankings. Hence Povetkin became #2.

 

He was ranked as WBC champion.

 

So is it universal yet or does he need to Pulev?

 

Lineal is simply a title for the academics to worry about.

Hes the best HW in a world by an absolute mile, and if hes not lineal, then no one is.

 

Of course he's lineal champ.

Don't be silly.

And he ko's pulev

 

Yes. He has won many title matches in a row, and has most of the belts.

 

Yep!

 

Wlad is the universally recognized undisputed heavyweight champion. Until someone beats him, that's how he will be called.

 

Number 4 ranked Fury, up next.