Wlad; does anyone reallhy give a s**t about this guy?

Of course he will.

People hated on Lennox until he retired. Same criticisms too; boring, predictable, hides behind his size, blah blah blah. People look fondly on the past and trash the present, it's the way of things. Especially when it comes to boxing.

The past was always better in the eyes of many, rose tinted glasses and such.

 

He will, but not from casual fans. Hardcore boxing fans already respect him.

 

Would you agree though that Wlad's stamina seems to be improving? This guy moved a lot in this Peter fight, dodging Peter's rhino like charges and wild but very dangerous looping hooks round after round and threw a hell of a lot of punches back. I see the Wlad of old gassing out and becoming vulnerable to the K.O. but instead he seemed to get a second wind and started dancing on his toes during the later rounds. I see his stamina becoming one of Wlad's strengths nowadays which I admit is hard to accept. Wlad is getting better in my mind in all aspects of the game and is just entering his prime.

 

That list looks as good as the lists of Holmes, Marciano, Jack Johnson, Foreman, Lewis or Tyson. Klitschko is one of the all time greats, it's quite clear now based on his consistently masterful performances. Yes there were some disappointing unaesthetic wins, but all the great ones have those too.

 

He's a mediocre champion in a very **** era. I don't think he'll ever be recognized as one of the ATG's.

 

i have ronald mcdonald on the phone right now come on kids how many of these happy meals am i ordering don't cry

 

Honestly, I can't respect him on the same level as Lennox. Lennox utilized more of his offensive arsenal, had more confidence, and beat better fighters.

To be honest, I respect Vitali a lot more than Wlad, and think that he's more skilled and especially confident.

 

This.

He also has an devastating loss to come if the Haye fight happens.

 

I really don't care about any heavyweight fighter right now.