He suffered a torn rotator cuff, it wasn't a stoppage like when Lennox Lewis busted his face open in 3 different spots. Joe Frazier would be trying to steamroll into Vitali but Vitali knew how to use his height of 6'7 against smaller opponents like Sanders 6'4 and 6'0 Byrd. Leaning back awkwardly. Guy had a cast iron chin too
Byrd gave him fits. Byrd fought on a short notice. Keep in mind that Frazier is also very elusive and fights at a different pace,much more aggressive. Vitali would use his height making it difficult for Joe to connect BUT Vitali himself would have major trouble connecting. On the inside, Joe has the advantage with the body shots. That is why I am favouring Joe by points win
Well Fraizers eventually going to get tagged. Does he have the chin to withstand those over time ? Vitali doesn't hit like Wlad but he's still a poweful puncher and lot more likely to get into dog fights. Fraizer could win it i guess but I've always seen it as a late stoppage by Vitali