If Wladimir Klitschko came back & beat Joshua, how would this affect his standing?

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  1. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I am not a fan, but I currently have him 5-6 tier. I don’t think he will comeback and I think he loses if he does, but if he pulls this off I think he fits into the 3-5 range with Lewis and Holmes for me...just my guess
     
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  2. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    It would be very difficult to put Holmes ahead if Wlad regained the championship. There are lots of parallels between their careers, but a win over Joshua would set Wlad apart. Joshua would be a better win than either logged imo, even discounting being 42 and inactive.
     
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  3. Glass City Cobra

    Glass City Cobra H2H Burger King

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    I currently have him #5-6 give or take.

    If he beat Joshua it wouldnt change much, their last fight was very close and wladmir could have won. However, if Joshua were to become undisputed (beat the wilder/fury winner) id bump him up to #4. Not sure if id put him above Lennox Lewis tho, that ship seems to have already sailed.
     
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  4. FrankinDallas

    FrankinDallas FRANKINAUSTIN

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    Good analysis. I added a few periods to make your points clearer.

    Just playing with you, amigo.
     
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  5. SambaKing1993

    SambaKing1993 Don't do it Zachary! Full Member

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    That would probably be enough to place him just above Battling Jim Johnson & Primo Carnera, but not quite enough to dethrone the mysterious Billy Pickles.
     
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