Nazim Richardson: "Wladimir is one of the greatest HWs of all time"

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by BigBone, Jul 15, 2009.


  1. RUSKULL

    RUSKULL Loyal Member banned

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    What makes you think Wlad was in his prime when he lost? He's in his prime now.

    Lennox was KO'd twice in his prime by McCall & Rahman who are no better than Brewster & Sanders.

    Louis was KO'd by Schmeling & Marciano & knocked down a couple of other times.

    Those are just 2 glaring examples......................
     
  2. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think that this post owns this thread, because it is the only one not overly pro or anti Klitschko.
     
  3. CHEF

    CHEF Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I have said the same thing so many times. Wlad has gotten up EVERY TIME he has gone down. Great heart:good
     
  4. CHEF

    CHEF Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    See they expect Wlad should have NEVER been KD.
     
  5. Sakura

    Sakura Boxing Addict banned

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    So you cant see the different between punching power...fighter who weight 190lb or 220lb?

    Can you imagine what people say if wlad fights someone like John Lester Johnson 170lb or Harry Bilzerian 175 lb
     
  6. lefthook31

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    A man who can elevate a fighter unjustly can also be fooled by an easily exposed heavyweight thats elevated unjustly. :good
     
  7. lefthook31

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    Yes but we are talking about a guy fighting now, and comparing him to guys he lost to already. Guys that werent in top contention nor were they anything special. The huggers attempt to elevate such fighters as Corrie Sanders, Ross Purrity, and Lamon Brewster to levels they never belonged at is sickening. The losses are against fighters that an all time great would never lose to, not too mention they are extremely weak fighters in any era, especially Purrity. Pound for pound with a different fighting style, Wladmir Klitschko is about as good as Tommy Morrison with his deficiencies, that why he can lose to all levels of fighters. At least Tommy Morrison tried to knock guys out. If Wladmir was fighting in the early 90's he would have gone the way of Tyrell Biggs, lost in downward spiral of drugs and depression because he still would be wondering why he got knocked out so many times by such limited competition. You can have all the boxing skills in the world, if you cant fight, you cant be great.
     
  8. Silver

    Silver The Champ is Here Full Member

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    but you do see lewis gets critisized about those ko losses, even and fter avenging them. so wlad above it either. same with louis, avenged his loss and it was only once, you need to do your reserch about marcinao becuase louis was old by then. you say wlad is in his prime now. seems like it. but not too long ago he was getting dropped all over the ring by sam peter, who is not exactly a world beater. hes on a win streak now so lets see how it pans out before you guys ranking in all time. hes the best of THIS ERA.
     
  9. Silver

    Silver The Champ is Here Full Member

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    what the hell is your point,
    historically fighters have gotten bigger anyway. and size is really not the issue, its the quality of opponets.
     
  10. Ricky369

    Ricky369 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Well, remember he is not only tslking about physical abilities. Dedication and hard work are part of staying on the top. Not other heavyweight are so dedicated than the Klitschkos at this moment.
     
  11. CHEF

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    Amazes me how before the fight, Sam was considered a "HUGE puncher" the "Next big thing in the HW division" yet after Wlad wins, we hear "Peter was nothing" "Sam is a joke". BULL****. Sam is a huge puncher, undefeated at the time and was on top of the world as far as his confidence. Please give credit where credit is due.

    Wlad beat what most considered to be the #1 rising star in the HW division, undefeated, a HUGE puncher PLUS the fact that Wlad pulled himself up and came back to dominate the other rounds. Shows heart and commitment to me
     
  12. tysonlewisbook

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    How stupid can one be? Wlad was only stopped once by Sanders. Brewster did not put him down with a punch he fell from exhaustion. Purrity he ran out of gas. Enough of the ignorance. Joe Louis got ten counted face first by Schmeling. Any doubts about his chin?

    Credit to Richardson for speaking the truth here, it is an unpopular view to express but he has the courage and conviction to say it. It's about time , maybe even a lil late, after all the horse**** anti Klitschko talk fromthe likes of James Toney, Don King, Briggs, Haye, etc.
     
  13. Bigcat

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    Pllease...... David was a massive puncher but never had the technical knowhow that Wlad does on his worse day.. a defensive genius , and a masterful artistic giant in the art of winning and reigning above all else.. He is the best and most proven in many ways at the top right now.. His brother is very good and brutally strong .. but has not the skills of a prime WK... I am not a great fan, but i hand it to them they are so good at retaining those belts and that is thier prime occupation...
     
  14. Silver

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    well you can thank the people who overrated for that. you know how people get when they see punchers. you had some people comapring him to tyson. now, do you think thats a reasonable comparison. all you have to is watch him against toney and mccline. wlad is the best right now in the divison but you have to look at this, the next best guy is his brother who he'll never fight. the divison is still weak. let him get a few more wins and then see how he ranks all time. if he gets koed again, what will you guys say then?
     
  15. Silver

    Silver The Champ is Here Full Member

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    its all a matter of opinion anyway. but for you kiltchko defenders, Richardson said hes one of the greatest because he has "NO CHIN" do you agree with that part too? because some of you are saying his chin isnt that bad which contrary to what Richardson reportedly said.