¿Which of them do you think had a better defense against smaller opponents? (height)

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¿Which of them do you think had a better defense against smaller opponents? (height)

  1. Lennox Lewis

    2 vote(s)
    25.0%

  2. Wlad K

    5 vote(s)
    62.5%

  3. Vitali K

    1 vote(s)
    12.5%

  4. Tyson Fury

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. Fabiandios

    Fabiandios Member Full Member

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    ¿What do you think?
     
    Fabiandios, Jul 13, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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  2. Greg Price99

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    If by better, you mean more effective, as opposed to more skilled, then probably Wlad under Steward.

    The methods, a combination of distance control, jab and clinching, may have been somewhat rudimentary and not aesthetically pleasing, but they were effective.
     
    Greg Price99, Jul 13, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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    themaster458 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Def Wlad rarely got hit against smaller fighters, couldn't afford it with his chin. The others got hit bit too much.
     
    themaster458, Jul 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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    OddR Well-Known Member Full Member

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    The Kiltschko's were most effective I say.

    But a part of Wlad's defense was clinching.
     
    OddR, Jul 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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  5. dinovelvet

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    Lewis.

    Wlad always wrestles. Thats a given , he has limited skills which means he cannot defend himself legally when anyone gets close. Illegal holding , head locks , leaning on backs etc are the only ways he can defend himself.

    Unlike Wlad, Vitali could fight backing up and keep range. Thats why he never needed to clinch against guys like Peter and Aroella.
     
    dinovelvet, Jul 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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    SouthpawsRule Member Full Member

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    Lewis literally does the exact same thing.

    OT: Wlad was the most effective with his defense.
     
    SouthpawsRule, Jul 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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    SouthpawsRule, Jul 13, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    Lewis shut out Tua and wasn't down once let alone 3 times. Goodbye troll.
     
    dinovelvet, Jul 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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  10. SouthpawsRule

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    Tua got schooled by Rahman, he'd get beaten by a bird if it had a jab lmao.
     
    SouthpawsRule, Jul 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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