Eastern European Heavyweight Pioneers Pre-Klitschko Era: Schulz, Vaulin, Zolkin, Golota, Maskaev?

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  1. mattdonnellon

    mattdonnellon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    yep, even Czechoslovakia means nothing now as Slovakia is now independent.
     
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  2. Italian Stallion

    Italian Stallion Active Member Full Member

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    Good point. Parlov was first from behind Iron Curtain to win world title. He wasn't heavyweight though. Strictly speaking of heavyweights from behind Iron Curtain after Communism when they were allowed to go pro, do you consider Schulz, Zolkin and Golota precursors to the Eastern Euro heavyweight scene, pre-Klitschko? Would you include other fighters who could be precursors in this regard?
     
    Italian Stallion, Nov 24, 2018
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  3. Big Ukrainian

    Big Ukrainian Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I like these fighters.

    Shulz should've been lineal HW champion of the world, he deserved win over Foreman, and then he beat Botha for vacant IBF belt but was robbed.

    Maskaev achieved more than anyone of his team/supporters could've imagined. He came back from a career-ending KO's to win the WBC HW championship at 37.

    Golota on the other hand was an underachiever, he should've won the belt at least on one occasion, but his mentality was his worst enemy. Still fine skills, stamina and HW size.

    Zolkin was good enough to score some wins over strong opponents, decent contender.
     
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  4. mattdonnellon

    mattdonnellon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    no, I think it's well covered here.
     
    mattdonnellon, Nov 24, 2018
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  5. mattdonnellon

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    Inreresting, to rate a top 20 Eastern Europeans of all-time...
     
    mattdonnellon, Nov 24, 2018
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  6. ticar

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    Golota was the best EE HW at his peak, better than the Klitschkos.
    Mavrovic had the best chin, took a lot of hard punches from prime Lewis and didn't flinch.
     
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