So where do we put Wlad now he's back?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Leeroy84, Apr 29, 2019.


  1. de Morhalle

    de Morhalle Member Full Member

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    I doubt Wlad will come back .

    Honestly if he did I'd certainly rank him Top 10 and I'd probably rank him above Fury and Wilder . I mean Fury was out for 3 years and his fights against Pianetta and Seferi were nothing to brag about just ring rust , but Wlad never has shown any ring rust . Wlad now looks in better shape than Fury currently which is something . Wlad's experience and veterancy is nothing to take lightly . I'd put him up there with Parker , Whyte and Breazeale honestly , and I would not be surprised if he made himself the number 1 contender . Wlad has proved me wrong countless times and I bet he has proved many people wrong on here countless times .

    His professionalism and hard-work has carried him throughout his career , he has never ducked anyone and has fought anyone put in front of him .
     
  2. Heavy_Hitter

    Heavy_Hitter Boxing Addict Full Member

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    In this era we have people like Molina, Washington, Breazeale, 40 year old Pulev and Povetkin, Chisora, Shpilka and Dupuah in top 15. Enough said.
     
  3. Gymbot

    Gymbot Active Member Full Member

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    Wlad clearly still had a lot left in the Joshua fight but that was two years ago now. I'm sure he could still beat some top 10 guys and possibly Wilder but doubt he could beat Joshua or Fury.
     
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  4. Rilz

    Rilz Ball don't lie! Full Member

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    Without any problems. Chisora just walks right through Wlad?
    I am going to have to question your evaluation of the sport. What are you basing this on?
    Wlad not top 15. Chisora has no problems with him. I think that is just bias talking, no way you actually believe that.
     
  5. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    I think Wlad would come back for a Fury fight. That would be reason alone but if he signs with DAZN that isn’t likely to happen.
     
  6. pistal47

    pistal47 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I wouldnt put him anywhere right now. How old is he, 44 or 45? If he comes back right now and beats or is comoetitive with current world class HW's then whatever urinalysis tests pro boxers are being given are clearly irrelevant because nobody is taking 4 or 5 years off and coming back and beating or hanging with world class fighters unless they are peeing, pooping, sweating, spitting anabolic androgenic steroids. He's a middle aged man right now, he had a long and great career that he should be content with. For his sake I hope he can findnsomething that interests him and that he can be at peace competing at. I mean what about golf? His old arch nemesis/conquered preferred it to boxing! Give that a shot. BTW I think golf sucks and would never play it and probably will never be able to afford to play it.
     
  7. Dubblechin

    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Where I'd put any 43-year-old guy who hasn't won a fight in four years ... above Andy Ruiz.
     
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  8. Leeroy84

    Leeroy84 Lancashire-la-la-la Full Member

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    and where would that be then pal?? Top 5?? Top 10?? For me Ruiz is around the borderline top 10 mark.
     
  9. pistal47

    pistal47 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    We arent the ones who put him anywhere. Any opponent he faces will put him in his place and for his sake hopefully retirement for good.