Is it possible to beat Klitschkos on points?

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  1. popejking

    popejking Adamek Full Member

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    They have never been behind on scorecards. Is it possible to outbox them? I dont say about fantasy fight against fighters from the past, but is it possible now? They are getting older, but they look like they box at the same level all the time. If this is possible, which boxer would have the biggest chance to do that?
     
  2. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    Very interesting, I hadn't thought of this before. Well, no one is unbeatable, particularly as they age, but clearly the Klits have proven that at their best, there are few fighters around today capable of outscoring them - only because they haven't faced everybody out there.

    But if they stick around long enough, someone will come along.
     
  3. TommyV

    TommyV Loyal Member banned

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    Vitali yes. Wlad, I can't see anyone currently doing it.
     
  4. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    Maybe Vitali now he really showed slowing down, but it would take a tall boxer with large reach and he has to be very mobile. I can't think of any boxer at the moment who fits that discription.
     
  5. Cobbler

    Cobbler Shoemaker To The Stars Full Member

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    Herbie Hide was beating Vitali on points before his unfortunate injury.

    He won the event.
     
  6. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    No he didn't... he won the first round but looked like a duche the way Vitali ended it. I'm a Herbie fan but that was his worst performance ever, even worse than the Bowe debacle.
     
  7. ViktorVaughn

    ViktorVaughn Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Haye got both features. I'd say he beats Vitali right now. No way he beats Wlad though. Also when his speed goes away with age Haye will lose because he relies more on athleticism than boxing skills
     
  8. Cobbler

    Cobbler Shoemaker To The Stars Full Member

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    Klitschko rules. This has been well established. If you're ahead on points and then the fight gets stopped because you're too injured to continue, that's a solid event win.
     
  9. Daniel26

    Daniel26 New Member Full Member

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    As vitali gets older a slick fast boxer could outpoint him, as he is getting a tad slower
     
  10. eze

    eze Everybody Know Me Full Member

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    No one today could. Unless Vitali gets old overnight.
     
  11. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    When I say tall, I mean 6'5"+ with a large reach simular to Vitali. Plus Haye has another disadvantage, you have to be physically in the ring with Vitali to beat him in a boxing match.
     
  12. Big Left

    Big Left Boxing Addict Full Member

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    course you can beat them on points - Haye could beat Vitali on points - not saying that is the result I would put my money on but he is fast enough to do it.
     
  13. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    Hide went down twice, one time from a solid punch. Got injured but was already losing. I agree Hide has the style, the power, the skill, the range to beat Vitali. But he doesn't have the heart or the chin. If Hide had that last two tings he still would be a top heavyweight today.
     
  14. kidgloves

    kidgloves Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This ^
     
  15. Reuben

    Reuben L.A.M.B Full Member

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    Of course it is possable!

    If Haye fights Wlad, he is only winning by KO. V. unlikely he wins on points.

    If he fights Vitali he can win on points, not saying he would be he definately CAN.

    Cant really see any other top level HW's beating them on points though.

    Plus they fight in Germany. Very tough to win a decision there. Esp. If the fight is close.