Is Wlad Klitschko past his prime?

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  1. Asterion

    Asterion Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He's almost 36 years old and had 60 fights over 15 years of professional career. Most fighters are past their prime after that time, including Holyfield, Lewis, Ali, Jones, De la Hoya, etc.

    Considering the amount of time and his injuries (several in the last 3 or 4 years), I think Wlad is currently past his prime. I mean not at his best, although still in great shape.

    Wlad's peak, imo, was between early 2006 and early 2010.
     
    Asterion, Mar 4, 2012
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  2. timeout

    timeout Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Judging by his brother these are his prime years.

    Hes got 4 years left I think.
     
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  3. Heavyrighthand

    Heavyrighthand Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    You are splitting hairs for dramatic effect.

    How can you guage his prime and state he's past it, when he still steemrolls everyone he faces?

    Ridiculous.


    No offense.
     
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  4. bballchump11

    bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    So was he green or not when he had 40 fights?
     
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  5. timeout

    timeout Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Or he might do a Lewis and bail at the age of 38....
     
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  6. turbina

    turbina Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think he is still in his prime. Still shows great speed, great accuracy, light on his feet, especially for such a big guy, in great shape, and no grey hairs yet. On the face he looks younger then I do, and I'm only 25... Not that the last two gauge your prime or not, but I think he is not showing signs of slowing down. Still shows good speed and reflexes. Wladimir is a great boxer.
     
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  7. chitownfightfan

    chitownfightfan Loyal Member Full Member

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    Wlad is just that much better than everyone else. Same with Vitali. Theyre both past their best, but their best is just soooooo much better than everyone elses, they can keep going on dominating unless they are far past it.:deal
     
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  8. Asterion

    Asterion Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    By looking at the numbers, Wlad's peak should be behind him already.
     
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  9. jc

    jc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He is definately in his prime, he has years left in him.
     
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  10. mrjotatp4p

    mrjotatp4p THE ONE Full Member

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    He still in the prime of his career. He can box for 4 more years if he wants to.
     
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  11. BoxingFanNo1

    BoxingFanNo1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Manny said he's in his prime last night I'd say no.
     
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  12. JMP

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    Still prime
     
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  13. Cafe

    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    I think he's in his prime right now.
     
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  14. BoxingFanNo1

    BoxingFanNo1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Then you're disagreeing with his own trainer.
     
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  15. Champion

    Champion Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'd say he peaked in the Chagaev fight. Still in his Prime today.
     
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