1967 Muhammad Ali vs. 2007 Wladimir Klitschko

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  1. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    Did the 1960s Ali have too much speed and movement for Klitschko and would he box circles around him, or does the taller Klitschko have the timing, jab, athleticism, and power to win?
     
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    Ali wins imo. Ali was faster, might have had a better chin, great defence, and overall great boxing skills, than Wladdy.

    Would this fantasy matchup be a 15 rounder? Or a standard modern 12 one?
     
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  3. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    Ali TKO 6 or 7
     
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    unclepaulie Run like an antelope! Full Member

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    Good overall analysis, but why the might have?
     
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  5. guncho

    guncho next champion! Full Member

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    wlad tko4! that light *****(Clay) would not be capable to do no damage to wlady! same scenario that was in byrd fights IMO!
     
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    Couse I really do not have much knowledge on how good Ali's chin was. Im sure he had a great one tho. Most likley better than Klitschkos anyways. :good
     
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    lol
     
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    I think Ali would probably outpoint him.
     
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    As much as i love Ali, wlad would ko him ,
     
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    Thats what I would think. If its a 12 rounder, Ali would most likley outpoint Klitschko, and beat him in a impressive fashion. However, if it is a 15 rounder, Klitschkos poor stanima problems might come back into play and Ali will KO him. Ali can dance all night. Klitschko cannot.
     
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    Gotcha.
     
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    Are you serious? The same Wlad who was bested by a semi-pro golfer? The same Wlad who had too many easter chocolates before his first bout with Brewster? The same Wlad who ran out of gas against the unheralded Ross Purity?

    Wlad is a very good fighter, but he has shown that his chin and stamina could be suspect at times. If there's one fighter who can take advantage of both of these weaknesses, it's Ali.

    :smoke
     
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    Very good and valid points. ^^
     
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    corrieeeeeeeeee

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    just my oppinium rummy, suppose you would pick Ali over Lewis also :think
     
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