Vitali Klitschko in today's era, where would he be ranked?

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  1. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What do you think?
     
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    A prime Vitali? At the top.
     
    drenlou, Nov 1, 2024
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    He beats everyone who isn't called Usyk.

    So 2nd.
     
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    theanatolian Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    #2 behind Usyk.

    Him vs Fury would be very interesting. Ugly to watch, but interesting.
     
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  5. The Professor

    The Professor Socialist Ring Leader Staff Member

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    No question.
     
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  6. The Real Lance

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    The top. Sure as hell wouldn't rule out him beating Usyk.
     
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    Number one in my opinion
     
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    He’d knockout AJ and Dubious on the same night.
     
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    DaRealJT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    2nd or 3rd

    Vitali was overrated honestly, Usyk from the AJ 1 fight outboxes him and it wouldn't be particularly hard for him. Prime Fury would possibly beat him too.
     
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    Fogger Father, grandfather and big sports fan. Full Member

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    I believe he would be top dog today. I assume we are saying prime Klitschko which even accentuates his advantage. Fury is not what he was and prime Usyk is a cruiserweight. Vitali was 45-2 with 41 KOs. He was ahead in both of his losses when he was was stopped once by a shoulder injury and once by cuts.
     
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    Who is Vitali's best win?
     
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    At the top with Usyk.
     
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    I love Usyk to bits. Think I'd make Vitali no 1 though
     
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  14. ikrasevic

    ikrasevic Who is ready to suffer for Christ (the truth)? Full Member

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    Vitali would be near the top, but not at the very top.
    It would be interesting to see Vitali Vs. Zhang (slightly younger Zhang).
     
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    Only behind Usyk (and possibly Fury).
     
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