Is there ANYONE in the HW division right now that can beat the Klitschko bros?

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  1. RAMPAGE0017

    RAMPAGE0017 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I know this has been discussed before, but you know.. time passes, things change, and so do opinions. So is there anyone out there right now who you feel can beat either of the Klitschko, or is their hold on the division still as strong as it was?
     
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    RAMPAGE0017 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    What about Vitali?
     
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    2smart4u Well-Known Member Full Member

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    :smoke yep ! and its guys nobody has heard of yet ! but they are always there !
     
  4. El Bombasto

    El Bombasto Ask yo momma Full Member

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    Anyone that can handle taking a beating for 12 rounds and hope that VK injures himself.
     
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    box03 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I have 3 fighters who have a good chance of beating wlad in the ring 3. Vaulev has a chance because of his size and ability to take a punch it seems. 2. Oliver Mccall has chance because he has a granite chin and wont be afraid of mixing it up with wlad, I think theres a good chance of him repeating what he did to Lewis in there first fight. 1. Sam Peter in my opinion has the best chance of beating wlad, his chin is granite and his power is second only to wlads. The toney fights has improved his abilities, and the fact he put wlad down 3 times in there last fight between makes me think he will do it again.
     
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    yogster740 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I agree...Sam Peter has the best chance. I was very impressed by his improvements showcased in his last bout against Toney.....his boxing, movement, balance, all looked better.
     
  7. Marnoff

    Marnoff Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Peter is the only one with a real chance. They all have a "chance", but Peter is the only real threat, though I would definitely favour Klitschko.
     
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    DanePugilist God vs God - Death Angel Full Member

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    I keep saying this as the only one: The Klitschkos should meet each other.
     
  9. teke

    teke Titans Time !!! Full Member

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    I believe there currently is noone who can beat them.
     
  10. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    If they are at the top of their game, I wouldn't favor anybody over them. The biggest threat seems to be Peter, but I wouldn't pick him over Wlad or Vitali.
     
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    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    I would rank them one and two at the moment.

    But they can be beaten.

    No-one is unbeatable.
     
  12. Asterion

    Asterion Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ibragimov....no.
    Chageav.....he's ill.
    Maskaev....**** no.
    Valuev.....probably not.

    Sam Peter has the biggest chance. But Wlad already beat him once.
     
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    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Peter and Povetkin, if he continues developing, have the best chances although I can't really favor either of them. Chagaev was an interesting matchup due to his chin and power, but I have to see how he comes back from that hepatitis first.

    Anyone else...I couldn't give a 20% chance of beating Wlad. VK, on the other hand, who knows- we'll get a better idea when he see how much rust he can kick off in his comeback.
     
  14. T.S.

    T.S. T.Stout Full Member

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    I don't see anyone beating Wlad in the next two years and I'll put my money where my big mouth is.
    Vitali on the other hand has an uphill battle. Ring rust, passed his prime.
    Might even have hard time with McCline.
     
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    Sam Peter.