Could Klitschkos have success in modern HW era?

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  1. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    Wlad was 39 when he got clowned by Fury. He showed nothing in that performance to suggest he'd do any better if he was younger.

    No Wlad ever had what it took to walk Fury down and take him out because that is what he would have to do since he could never outbox a circular moving/switch hitting Fury from the outside.
     
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  2. elbonzoseco

    elbonzoseco Member Full Member

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    This is so wrong and you know it. He couldn't hit Jennings the fight before, not because Jennings was so confusing or difficult to hit, but because Wlad was TOO SLOW! He was always a little gunshy but always had the speed to make up for it. Until he lost it. Even then he got to Fury in round 12, there is nothing to suggest he couldn't do that when he was younger. Even Fury himself said, if he's not able to beat a 39 yer old Wlad, he should retire. His words, not mine.
    But you made your life's work to denigrate and hate on the Klitschkos for whatever reason. They have made their mark, make your own. Do something positive with your life
     
  3. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    i am unsure, i dont fury is that much really if he cant shut out cruddy wilder.

    wlad with more lung power might have edged him out, very close, and certainly would survive furys featherfists.
     
  4. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    Don't tell me what i know. I know that he couldn't land a meaningful blow on David Haye over 12 whole rounds , while he was in his absolute prime!
    He couldn't hit Jennings because Jennings moved around the ring. He couldn't hit Sultan Ibragmov either for the same reason.

    He not only hit Joshua , but floored him TWO years later. How is that ? Because of styles. Understand how styles make fight and stop crying because i challenged your post.
     
  5. GGGunbeatable

    GGGunbeatable Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't think both Klitschkos would beat AJ, Fury and Wilder. not sure if Wladimir can beat Ruiz Jr. Vitali against Ruiz Jr. would be 50:50.
     
  6. elbonzoseco

    elbonzoseco Member Full Member

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    Klitschko CHOSE Joshua because he knew he was past it, but Joshua would be immobile enough to get hit by him. It's you that doesn't understand, sadly.
    He shut out Ibraghimov with his speed, offense and defense... the same would happen to Fury ;)
     
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  7. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    Considering pulev and povetkin are still top heavyweights that he wiped out he would be a dominant force

    Unless we are saying current wlad
     
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  8. BCS8

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    :facepalm:

    Herol's left hand has "breathe in" tattooed on the back of it and his right hand "breathe out".

    Drinking a cup of coffee is a life-threatening activity for him.
     
  9. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I am very feel me good. Full Member

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    No. The modern heavyweight division is too big and athletically talented for the tiny Klitschko brothers. Plus, with advances in modern nutrition (and Snickers) today's athlete is ten times fitter and sexier than they ever were.

    Look at Vitali vs Sanders. Does anyone seriously think these two crude turn-of-the-century dinosaurs would be able to cope with today's beasts?

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    Rose-tinted nostalgia spectacles, gentlemen.
     
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  10. BCS8

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    I'll take that sarcasm with extra irony on the side please ;)
     
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  11. SmackDaBum

    SmackDaBum TKO7 banned Full Member

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    Besides Tyson Fury Wlad should be the best. Prime Wlad>Todays Joshua
    But i feel Joshua will get better than what he has showed us so far.

    So ceiling wise:

    Fury.
    Wlad.
    Joshua.
    Ruiz.
     
  12. Blue Bomber

    Blue Bomber Gold Member banned Full Member

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    Ignore the troll
     
  13. Heavy_Hitter

    Heavy_Hitter Boxing Addict Full Member

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    True, even in Fury fight when Wlad stepped on gas in 12th Fury looked clueless.
    If it was prime Wlad with reflexes, stamina, speed and determination Fury would be KOed in 5.
     
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  14. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This. Wlad was 4-5 years past his best when he fought Fury. I can’t wait to see how good Fury, Wilder and Joshua are if they’re still fighting at 39 years old with over 60 fights under their belt.