That was a very weird scenario there. Per the actual fight, Fury clearly had at least 2 inches on Wlad. Yet Wlad actually appeared taller at the weigh in. Fury may have been slumping, but that wouldn't explain it fully. Wlad wearing lifts is the only seeming explanation. But, Vitali still looked about 2 inches taller than Wlad, and he wouldn't have been wearing lifts? Not sure what went on there, would love to see this explained.
Of course you've answered your own question you stupid! Was Vitali going to undermine Wlad in his toughest fight in a decade. Of course not. The undisputable truth was in the ring when Fury WAS (not looked) 2-3 inches taller. Wlad looks very foolish in the rematch now I'd say!