Generally, Klitschko has faced each of his best possible challenges when timing and boxing politics permit. Byrd, Chagaev, Haye, and Povetkin were all the best and most qualified available opponents at the time he fought them. In between and around those fights, Peter, Brock, Ibragimov, Thompson, and Chambers were all considered legitimate top ten heavyweights and basically "worthy" challengers. Sure, there have been some Marvis Fraziers in there too, but overall, there aren’t any names out there that either Wlad or his brother didn’t already see off. Pulev is probably the next most "deserving" challenger out there. So, some credit is due if he fights and beats Pulev.
Pulev is a natural-born fighter. He's tough and durable, and very strong. Wlad won't be able to wrestle him successfully, because he's of comparable strength. Kubrat does arm-punch in the early rounds, he always starts slow. But he gets better as a fight progresses and has energy in the late rounds. He has a better chance of beating Klitschko than anybody else.
dunno about equal man.. i think wlad is stll alot stronger than pulev..and could still throw him around
Only Haye and Peter were decent. The other point is that holmes ha exciting defenses.carl wlliams, witherspoon, cooney, shavers come to my mind.. Wlad's fights are all boring.I take your point that it ain't wlad's fault,modt heavyweights are bums these days.
Pulev is an average fighter just like chagaev.wlad will beat him up. You keep fooling yourself everytime. I am happy wih my decision not to watch his fights anymore :rasta
The fact that you don't like Pulev doesn't make him without a chance against Klit. It's just your opinion and nothing else.
I wouldn't say Pulev lacked athleticism. He's not flat footed, as people make out. Got a very good jab, but I think his lack of power is his biggest weakness. Wlad's only going to lose if he gets taken out. Pity there aren't many fighters with the power, size and skill to do that.
So do I. Wladimir is still going to dominate in the clinches. He is the stronger man. Pulev also lacks the power to trouble Wlad in any way.
Now ask yourself, when was the last competitive of Wlad?wlad shows no signs of declining. Pulev does not even have a puncher's chance,he lacks power.