2-Klitschko brothers- in every decade

I can see them both making the top 10 in every single year of every single era, with also ruling the top of the division in a good many of them. There are a few ( though not many ) time periods in the sport where neither would be champ and they might rate at about the middle of the top 10. The early 90's is one such era. With prime versions of Holyfield,Tyson, Bowe and Lewis, the klits wouldn't likely rule the scene.. In the seventies, both men would pick up losses but with the size advantage they'd have over many of the participants of that era along with Ali aging, they'd be key players.. In Louis's era I think they'd be the best fighters " not named Joe Louis", and even Louis might trade losses with one or both.. Holmes would have had his hands full with both of them in the 80's and I can't see too many of that crop bullying the Klits...

 

no .........they would never beat all these guys in a row...bowe/lewis/tyson/moorer/mercer/spoon/ruddock/bruno/mccall/

 

Only lewis beats them.

 

i really doubt lennox in 93 woulda beaten holyfield in that same yr .........lennox is lucky he fought the old deal instead of the real deal .....

 

I think they are a handful. At any time and any place.

It'd also be interesting to see some of the older guys being forced to take their act on the road and fight in Germany. I have doubts about some heavies wearing the shoes of a road warrior, like say Liston or Dempsey, etc and then fighting the brothers and coming out with a W.

One thing's for sure...it would not be easy.

 

Wlad 6'5
Vitali 6'6

Around 70,80,90s there are men just as big and good as they are. Win title? Yes one would but have the careers they currently have/had. No,no,no,no even with tag teaming

 

Interesting question which I can't address now ,got to bike a dog.

 

Think the Klitschko's are both underrated and overrated on varying levels. I believe the consensus all-time greats would have great difficulty with either of them for varying reasons. I do not believe they would have beaten every recognized all-time great, nor do I believe they'd lose to all of them either. Styles and mindsets make fights.

Wladimir has great control of range and distance in his bouts, but I don't see any discernible inside game. I get the sense (based on incidental moments of evidence) that Wlad has trouble with pressure. He must be in and remain in control.

Vitali is much less fluid or beautiful to watch than a ring artist such as Ali, but his shrewd and oft tricky delivery of combinations were effective, enabling him to dominate over time. He had better infighting skills than given credit for. His style, at range, and his ability to time and deflect overhand rights, would make him murder for a guy like Rid**** Bowe...who I believe he would have worn down and bludgeoned.

 

Interesting post.

 

I think there might be serious issues about whether they could deal with the schedules in some eras.

Vitally especially.

 

How many fighters stayed in shape and were as focused for 10 years at the championship level? VERY FEW.

I think the K bros would clean house from 1892-1960.

The mid to late 60's, early 70's, early to mid 80's, and 1990's would see them lose more, but I don't see anyone shutting them out in a ten year period assuming each got at least one chance at the title and a re-match if they lost.

 

Kick boxing hurt Vitlai's career. Keep in mind Vitali had over 300 combat matches in the AM's and Pro's if you add up his boxing and kick boxing matches.

Vitali was very active in his late 30's. Since most champion only defend 1-3 times a year, I see no issues.

It took a while for some to appreciate Lennox Lewis. Wlad and Vitail were excellent for long periods of time. Many of their fights were too one sided for their antagonists to stomach for a decade of dominance. Foreman said it best. Boxing is like jazz. The better it is, the less its appreciated. Most of their fights ended with a loud crescendo.