Wladimir Klitschko tune ups

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Wladimir's opponent for 2025?

  1. Alexander Povetkin II

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  2. Kubrat Pulev II

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  3. Derek Chisora

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  4. Shannon Briggs

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  5. David Haye II

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  6. Robert Helenius

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  7. Deontay Wilder

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  8. Mahmoud Charr

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  9. Luis Ortiz

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  10. Anybody else?

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  1. Matt0029

    Matt0029 Member Full Member

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    Could wladimir still try for a comeback at the title with a tune up fight? I believe if it wasn't for the war in Ukraine it would have happened. I think sadly maybe it is a couple of years too late now
     
  2. GarethUmmDavies

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    I don't think it would have happened. Dubois would go through him like a hot knife through butter.
     
  3. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wladimir is in good shape, but unfortunately it is too late, but deep down I would like to see him in the ring again.
     
  4. MrPook

    MrPook Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wladimir Klitschko carved out a great legacy. He got a whole era named after him. The best example of how it’s done is Lennox Lewis. He did his thing and then retired, and stayed retired. Wladimir Klitschko should do the same. Long term decades from now that will reflect a lot more solid on his career.
     
  5. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think he can still beat some Top 15 contenders. But every boxer from Top 5 beats him easily.
     
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  6. Matt0029

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    Apparently he was going to come back in 2020 then the pandemic hit. And then again in 2022. Before the war
     
  7. Mickc

    Mickc Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Wlad lost his last fight in 2017 and also the fight before that in 2015,we are now knocking on the door for 2025,the best thing for him to do is stay retired !
     
  8. KO_King

    KO_King Horizontal Heavyweight Full Member

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    I think the recent Tyson fight showed the truth of hopes vs reality. Fighters retire for a reason. Best to stay that way.
     
  9. FrankinDallas

    FrankinDallas FRANKINAUSTIN

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    The only person Wlad should face, and the guy with whom he'd make the most money, is Jake Paul.
     
  10. snake33

    snake33 Active Member Full Member

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    No one over 40 should make a "comeback". Fighters who stretch beyond 40 while their active
    might be effective but ill advised. Everybody thinks because Foreman came back it's possible
    but he was under 40 when he started the comeback, was slow as hell but still had a massive
    KO punch. And even that barely got him another title. Wlad has a lot of talent but also a glass jaw.
    No comeback for you.
     
  11. Matt0029

    Matt0029 Member Full Member

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    Was he 42 when he fought AJ? Yes I admit it's probably abit late now
     
  12. ForemanJab

    ForemanJab Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I just think he’s too old at this point. If he was going to pick a mark, Dubois would be the obvious choice though.
     
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    senpai Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wlad vs Ortiz ? Pulev ?
     
  14. Matt0029

    Matt0029 Member Full Member

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    Yes his 49 in march. I think he possibly could of done at at say 46 and broke the record. If there was an opportunity against someone like Dubious then
     
  15. mrbigshot

    mrbigshot Active Member Full Member

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    I honestly do not think wlad today would have a chance against any of the active top15 world ranking boxers .
     
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