Wlad was in talks to fight Dubois

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  1. BlackDog

    BlackDog Active Member Full Member

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    I always like both Klitschko bros and got much respect for them but lets be real.
    Wlad got very good opportunity to finish carrer with win years ago after his loss to Joshua.

    Now being near to 50 he want fight with massive puncher who also can take punch? That's silly as fu... Wlad can be in good shape like he always was but its not about look and health. There is no way he still got same speed, reflex, stamina and others atributes.

    Dont want see this. Maybe if Wład win some other fight in great style...
     
  2. miniq

    miniq FURY COMETH 2026 Full Member

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    Wlad made a career hugging and pushing over midgets. He can't handle big sexy young men who come to fight. Wlad's jab and grab would work fine on a green Dubious is a pudding but not the tenacious Dubious who has emerged as of recent.
     
  3. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    So, a way past it glass cannon against a guy with a big punch and a solid chin?

    Prime Wlad? My money is on him taking Dubois. But a nearly 50 year old who hasn’t fought in like 8 years? That’s insane. He’d have zero chance of doing anything except getting hurt.
     
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  4. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    My bad, jumped the gun to quick. I agree with you. Prime Wlad beats Dubois.
     
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  5. BCS8

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    Yeah much as I'd love to see Wlad beat Dubois the only person who would be happy to see Wlad chasing his own head past the commentator's box would be Dino. And with Wlad at 48 I reckon it's fairly likely to happen.
     
  6. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wlad was in talks to end up in a body bag, it's good that the fight won't happen...
     
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  7. ForemanJab

    ForemanJab Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    That’s a winnable fight if Wlad could be like 50%. Dubois isn’t good and is a massive sucker for a straight right hand to the chops.
     
  8. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Dubois would kill Klitschko
     
  9. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    I 90% don't believe this, but Usyk jealousy is a powerful thing.
     
  10. Matt0029

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    Even at 48. I wouldn't write Wlad off here.
     
  11. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Probably for the best. To have a chance he'd need a few tune ups to see if he still had something to show, which is doubtful at 48.
     
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  12. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    Shhh go to bed
     
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  13. MrPook

    MrPook Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I feel like Wlad is looking for clout. Maybe just trying to get the Klitschko name out there for when the war gets to an end. Might help with political ambitions.
     
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  14. ForemanJab

    ForemanJab Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Maybe you saw a different fight. He was significantly faster than Joshua despite being 14 years older.
     
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  15. Scotty Cork

    Scotty Cork Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wlad on a different planet to that bum
     
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