Vitali could beat Joe Frazier. Here is the thing about Vitali K, he admitted to using steroids. He had to bulk up by being on the juice. Even though he is what 6'7 he would of been a lot lighter if he wasn't on the juice. The tallest fighters I think Frazier fought were Tony Doyle, and Joe Bugner who were both 6'4 then he fought a few other guys who were 6'3 including George Foreman. He never faced anybodies Vitali's height. Would that mean something. It could if Vitali could keep Frazier at bay with his jab. Here is something else you see these European fight fans light about when they mention Vitali. They will tell you he had this great chin and he couldn't be hurt. Which is funny since a 38 year old Corrie Sanders hurt him with one punch and had him holding on for dear life. Also they will tell you Vitali took a uppercut from a old fat Lewis and didn't go down so that meant he could beat hurt. They will completely ignore the fact Lewis actually buckled Vitali's knees with jabs and right hands through out the fight. This content is protected Vitali is a good puncher but I think his power is pretty overrated as well. His stoppage win against Ross Purritty was questionable. Ross had a cut but the cut wasn't that bad. He was talking though everything Vitali threw and the fight got stopped. Vitali couldn't knockout Derek Chisora even though blown up cruiser weight David Haye did easily. Vitali landed countless punches against a fat old Shannon Briggs and could never knock him down. Lennox Lewis knocked down and stopped a young 27 and in shape Briggs. I would pick Frazier to either break Vitali down and stop him late or just win decision.
So you're relying on Vitali damaging his rotator cuff in order for Frazier to win? That's like a 2,5% chance, which, tbh, is about right.
One of Vitali' issues is that he never really learnt proper technique. I never understood this because Sdunek was an excellent trainer. He would just look awkard and have trouble landing on the elusive Frazier. Just look how well Byrd did. Also Vitali has no infighting game, depends on the referee how much clinching is allowed. Also Chisora exploited to a certian degree. So there are some things here to exploit for the much smaller man. Due to his physcial advantages, the fight would of course be competitive and not a faregone conclusion. Frazier definitely has a chance here to win on points.
Bonavena was stopped only once by Muhammed Ali in the 15th round, he went the distance twice with Joe Frazier.....Sanders was ko'ed by Nate Tubbs. Bonavena roughs him up. Legally or otherwise
I would genuinely be worried about Frazier's health if he were to face Vitali Klitschko. The guy might not make it into next month. It wouldn't be fair on Frazier to subject him to that kind of beating. Wladimir, on the other hand, could be knocked out by Frazier.
5'10 and a midget compared to Sanders, and nevermind Vitali Klitschko. Golovkin is literally as tall as Oscar. Bonavena has several losses to no-name brand fighters and his big win was scraping a win over George Chuvalo. At least I can say that Tubbs was 250lb and hit like a truck if nothing else.
250lbs? Wow that is a helluva an accomplishment. The goal in boxing is to outscore your opponent not outweigh him. I could see being a fan in the Chris Arreola era could the subject.
Ali had one of if not the greatest chin in heavyweight history. Frazier had him down, hurt and out on his feet in all three of their fights. He could do damage to Vitali. 15 rounds is a long to absorb the kknd of punishment Frazier is gonna dish out. If Joe was to stop him it could be on cuts, facial damage, or accumulation and fatigue. It probably goes the distance but Fraziet had the better shot at getting a stoppage
Or maybe there just alotta belts going around these days. Perhaps Bonevena or Bugner would be long reigning belt holders today.
Muhammad Ali was 6'2.5" at best. Vitali Klitschko is a legitimate 6'7'', who was athletic and able to use every inch of his height with the way he was able to lean back. Barring any freak occurrences, which can happen, Frazier would be unable to land a glove on Klitschko. It would be quite a pathetic thing to watch - Frazier would be badly hurt.
