If Vlad would have stayed aggressive, he would have knocked Joshua out, but Vlad went back to boxing after the 6th round, Vlad's big mistake was not throwing body punches, esp. when he had Joshua out on his feet. This was a damned good fight, I can't complain about either fighter, Joshua made some mistakes and so did Vlad, this fight was very competitive. I can't wait to see the rematch!!!!!!!
This is a great post. I really enjoyed reading it. It was full of logic and it was well thought out. I wasn't trying to put words in your mouth. You said that you think the version of Wlad who fought Joshua, would have starched Tyson. To me, that comment implies that you think it would have been an easy win for him.
But was he not motivated to beat Tyson in Dusseldorf? Look at the press conferences. Look how fired up he was, which was out of character. He said he was going to rid the HW division of Tyson because he wasn't a good role model etc. He looked motivated to me.
I don't agree a KO prediction necessarily implies an "easy" win, especially at heavyweight and particularly when discussing Wladimir Klitschko who possesses the type of KO power which can change or end a fight with one shot. I don't see Tyson Fury in fighting shape as an easy fight for anybody.