Vitali Klitschko vs Anthony Joshua

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  1. baconmaker

    baconmaker Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    How its goes Vitali vs Joshua?

    I take Vitali by late stoppage or decision.
     
  2. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Prime Vitali does a number on AJ.

    You could tell how disappointed Vitali was in his brother after the fight, and how he thought if only I was still fighting then I could get revenge for my brother.

    No way would Vitali have let AJ off the hook in the 6th and 7th.
     
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  3. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Indeed, prime Vitali beats this version of AJ quite easily to be honest, just like he would have beaten the version of his younger brother in there too. He had that killer instinct as well as the chin to take Joshua's shots in the fifth.

    But admittedly Joshua does have room for improvement, let's see what his prime is like.

    Very well said, Vitali was a very supportive and caring older brother last night. He's a true gentlemen and a warrior.
     
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  4. Ivo

    Ivo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Vitali would have stopped him. AJ is vulnerable. It has been shown in his fight with Whyte and Wladimir.
     
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  5. Mr Icaman

    Mr Icaman 32-0 WBC Champ, Ring + Lineal HW Champ Full Member

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    I think Vitali is better matched to AJ with a solid chin..

    Prime Vitali for me but really its a seasoned pro against a 19 fighter so....
     
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  6. latineg

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    This is a very tough one.

    Maybe Vits would do better, maybe not, I will have to think about this one awile first.
     
  7. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    vitalis best win was peter, who is a halftank version of aj.
     
  8. Staminakills

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    Not sure vitali lands anything.. ohhh wait, yesterday's fighter of course he destroys Aj. Let's pretend wlads not better in every single facet except he's more sturdy
     
  9. kk17

    kk17 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Prime Vitali of 2003/2004 knocks Joshua out in 6. That being said Lewis and Sanders of 2003 would KO Joshua too
     
  10. RacingBeat

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    Let's ask this question later in AJ's career
     
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  11. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. Full Member

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    I think it was Sanders, and keep in mind Vitali at age 37, out of the game for over 4 years blasted Peter out with no warm up fights.

    Vitali likely stops AJ but could he do it at age 41? Hard to say, I lean toward yes.
     
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  12. kk17

    kk17 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Peter isn't Vitali's best wins.
    Kirk Johnson, Corrie Sanders, Chris Arreola, Larry Donald and even Dereck Chisora or Gomez are better wins
    Peter is on a level with Herbie Hide and Danny Williams
     
  13. ashishwarrior

    ashishwarrior I'm vital ! Full Member

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    My thoughts exactly
    Even an old vitali takes it just to god damn tough
     
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    Yh prime Vitali beats Josh, as does prime Wlad.......
     
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  15. kk17

    kk17 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Have to disagree here old Vitali from 2008-2012 would lose vs AJ I think.
    Prime Vitali from 2003/2004 knocks him out