Wladimir Klitschko became the new WBC International heavyweight champion after Ibeabuchi vacates the title to climb the heavyweight ladder. But what if Ibeabuchi defended his title one last time before he (attempts to) take on the world champs? TALE OF THE TAPE 'THE PRESIDENT' IKE IBEABUCHI 25 years of age 6'2 (188cm) 235lbs (107kg) 76' reach No. 7 Ring No.15 Las Vegas Sun No.22 WBC (Surprising rating, David Tua was No.5 WBC below Mike Tyson!) 'DR STEELHAMMER' WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO 22 years of age 6'6 (198cm) 228lbs (103kg) 81' reach No.14 WBC
Wlad had gone 8 only once at that point, vs. Bigfoot Martin. Wlad gassed out vs. Puritty a few months after the version used in this scenario, and I think the same happens here. Wlad hadn't face anybody up to that point who was going to prepare him for Ike's work rate (which was much better than Puritty's) and power. Ike seemed to have a good enough chin to take it into the later rounds as well. I'll go Ike TKO8 against the early '98 version of Wlad, who was just too green around that time.
