Just speaks volumes to how far Wlad has come.... His skill, technique, his heart.... we'll definitely see the bros in the HOF in the future
Or the fact that the Wlad nuthuggers are so delusional to think such a weak chinned fighter like Wlad would stand a chance against an Ali, Lewis, or a Foreman. These are fighters that beat ATG and Hall of Fame Heavyweights, Wlad's resume is laughable in comparison, with your best wins coming over a feather fisted Chris Bryd and a free swinging 25 yearold Sam Peter. Wlad matches up well with most heavyweight ATG's physically, but mentally he's about as weak as they come. And if does make it to the hall of fame as a Heavyweight, he will go down as having one of the weakest chins since Patterson, who Wlad is several inches taller than, and about 50 to 60 pounds heavier.
It actually speaks little. It is more of a statement of what certain groups of guys with a relatively common "demographic" background like to do with their time (i.e., spend it posting about sports on the internet). It is not dissimilar to all the boards posting about politics. All you end up with are opinions that are far removed from what the real boxers/athletes would be voting if they gave a **** to waste much of their time in such a pointless fashion.
Im not talking about just ESB, Im talking about major U.S. sports publications like ESPN and Sports Illustrated....
He'll be in the HOF no doubt about that, but is he an ATG? No. He is in his prime, and hopefully they'll be more up and coming young HW's in the HW division to challenge his supremacy and push him and maybe than. But that's a big maybe.....
Hearns couldn't take a punch, Floyd Patterson couldn't take a punch. Just two examples. Are you suggesting they're not HOF quality on that basis?
You can hate Wlad, that's alright but fact is he is dominant and building a great legacy, slowly leading towards HOF after a few more years of dominance !
i think both klitscko's will be in the hall of fame because they dominated their era......but their era will keep them out of the ATG heavies lists...... vitali probably gets in the top 30.....wlad should not even be top 50....
Wlad will always be under-rated, but i see no boxer out of wlads reach for victory, he can be beat, but he no question is great,,,,
