That is the opinion of FAT DAN.... Thoughts????? He says there is a HUGE difference is Size (Joe was 6'1 220 while KLITS are 6'3/6"4 240) & skills. Would the KLITS chin hold up to a Smokin Joe Left Hook??
First... Joe Frazier was more like 5'11'', second, Wlad is 6'6''. Third, Vitali is 6'7''. Where did you get your numbers bro? Just pulling em outta your ass? As for the hypothetical matchups themselves... The Joe Frazier who beat Ali in 1970 would beat either Klitschko. He would KO Wlad and he would decision Vitali. If we are talking about any later version of Frazier, he gets destroyed by either guy.
The Klits have never been in the ring with a relentless pressure fighter like a Fraizer ..Plus I don't see too many upper cuts from The Klits they would have to replicate a Foreman approach to beat Fraizer ..These guys are more straight up fighters ,If they could keep him off them and keep them at their range then yeah ..But their foot work doesn't indicate that they could ..
Their height and reach is definitely a problem, but they'd have a hard time hitting Frazier as he comes forward with his frenzied upper body movement and parrying. And even when they do hit him, he's tough enough to stand up to a flush shot or two without folding despite how hard each of the brothers can hit, especially with the way his chin was tucked. As the rounds wear on and Frazier gets closer, I think either one would find themselves under intelligently applied pressure they've rarely faced before and start getting caught over the top. Frazier's size becomes an advantage as the brothers would have to aim low, and if they get backed up with their feet unable to defend them further, Frazier is going to land. They would be able to tie him up will and use their outstretched arms to deflect shots, but Frazier is going to repeat this process and tax their body and open holes for his left hook to land. Wlad would wilt after getting hit solid, his defensive nature working against him on his way to a late stoppage, and Vitaliti would tough it out and lay some leather on him before losing a competitive decision. This content is protected That right there looks like Wlad's worst nightmare as he has no chance of controlling that, and a handful for Vitali who would have to use his strength and grit to survive.
Everyone overlooks the fact that in this case, the height of the Klits would be a disadvantage. Frazier would move in and out of those slow jabs. Would be an interesting fight, that's for sure.
The ref would be key in any fantasy fight between Joe & Wlad. If its a Klitschko pet who lets Wlad grab & hold all night then I cant see Joe winning. If its a decent, neutral ref then Joe wrecks him in spectacular fashion. Joe beats Vitali on points all day every day.
Did you watch what how Haye made Wlad look like a damn fool punching at air for 12 rounds, how could Wlad and more importantly Vit stop that bob and weave head movement
Wlad won that fight decisively and Haye did not Wlad with anything. If someone is dedicated to running and not hitting back the entire fight, they'll last the 12 rounds. If Haye was dedicated to hitting just like Frazier they'd get KTFO'd.