Carrying on April's 'Max Baer Month': Baer vs Vitali Klitschko

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  1. Ken Ashcroft

    Ken Ashcroft Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Max is definitely the hottest fighter of the month with threads matching him up so far this month,with Gerry Cooney, Tyson Fury, Wladimir Klitschko, Riddick Bowe and Jack Dempsey.

    Carrying on this theme, next one up is Vitali Klitschko. Considered by many to be less accomplished both in terms of achievement and in natural talent and skills than younger brother Wlad but seen to be tougher and more resilient, how would Vitali do against the best of Baer?
     
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  2. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    I like Vitali by decision.
     
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  3. Hookandjab

    Hookandjab Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think that Vitali is better than Wlad because he takes a punch better. Baer over Wlad but Vitali would outpoint Mad Maxie.
     
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  4. mrkoolkevin

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    Notwithstanding Baer's newly discovered defensive acumen, Vitali by late stoppage.
     
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  5. Ken Ashcroft

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    If Vitali finds he can withstand Baer's right hand in the early rounds I can see him opening up more offensively. Enough to force the referee to stop the fight anytime after the 9th or 10th round to save a defiant but battered Baer from anymore punishment.
     
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  6. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Vitali by massacre.
     
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  7. GoldenHulk

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    My thoughts exactly.
     
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  8. Fergy

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    Yep, vit wins this one. He would take baer s punches and stop him around the tenth. He stands more chance of success than wlad does imo
     
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