Wlad Klitschko vs Rahman

Not exactly sure but I went for less than 10 percent. Rahman is completely shot.

 

I believe Rahman is very much past his prime and no longer capable of scoring the kind of upset that he achieved against Lewis in 2001. I expect him to be sitting duck against the bigger, younger, faster and better trained Klitschko.

At best, I give Rahman a 11% to 15% chance to win, and that's only because Vlad's chin is only so-so. If Rahman can manage to connect with his powerful right to the jaw, we could see Vlad kayoed. However I think Rahman's reflexes are too decayed at this point in time for him to have much of a chance of connecting.

If Toney and Maskaev could hurt Rahman, Vlad should be able to knock him cold.

I expect Vlad to control the fight for four or five rounds with cautious but effective boxing. Vlad's powerful left jab should soften Rahman up. By the fifth or sixth, Vlad's sledgehammer left hooks and right hands should drop Rahman for the count.

I would have given the prime Rahman a good chance to beat Vlad, but I am convinced that Rahman is too far gone these days to stand much of a chance any more.

 

I'd say less than 10%. You don't stand a chance to beat Wladimir Klitschko unless you're willing to take risks, and I think it's unlikely Rahman; even if it is, it's not enough to just plan to "land that one big punch", since that almost NEVER works as a gameplan in of itself.

On the other hand, Rahman stands little chance of out-jabbing Wlad; his stamina is inferior to Wlad's; I don't see Wlad giving too many chances for counter-punches etc. Anything is possible, but a Rahman win is highly improbable, considering how totally shot he is. In 2001 I'd give Rahman very good odds to win, but today, Rahman is one of the most shot of the older generation. I'd even give Holyfield a chance to beat Hasim, which is saying something.

 

The way Wlad fights, I give Rahman about a 16% (read: low) because of the bomb he could potentially land.

 

Rahamn would absolutely friggin' skyrocket rankings wise if he won against Wlad. It'd be insane, frankly.

 

Think it'll be routine, and I expect Rahman to go down around the 6th.

I have predicted exciting knockouts in Wlad's last two fights though, so I may not be the most reliable predictor. But I can't give Rahman more than the proverbial puncher's chance, and I think Wlad will be ultra-careful about that right.

 

He has a slight puncher's chance and that's all.

The fight does nothing for Wlad's legacy if you ask me. If Wlad loses he'll be crucified.

 

He did not quit, he got butted and said he couldn't see after the doctor asked so. It was ruled an NC.

Quitting means voluntarily taking the full count, or not rising from your stool for the next round. When a ring doctor stops the fight it's not your call, unless you think Vitali Klitschko quit against Lewis as well.

 

Rahman can only win if Wlad lets him. Rahman has to land the first punch every time or he has zero chance - as Steward pointed out Rahman can't counterpunch.

Wlad will beat him to the punch every time, control the fight with his jab and probably stop Rahman by about round 6.

 

Rahman has a long reach, a hard punch and knows this is his last chance at the Big money. If he jumps on Vlad early he has a punchers chance. Rahman also has the jab to set up the right. Vlad has to box behind the jab and pot shot but he should not get reckless or look for the early KO. Rahman will try to get him early but he is a veteran at the crossroads. Vlad has to jab and let his hands flow when the oportunity presents itself....carefully

 

Rhaman has a punchers chance and that is about it.