The Brothers Klitschko

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by m8te, Jan 13, 2011.


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  1. m8te

    m8te Oh you ain't know? Full Member

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    I personally have respect for both K bros. Vitali more so because of his style and heart.

    what opponent of either Klitschko brother, can you say, with a good argument, would represent a world class opponent in any era other than this one?

    i'd prefer you be objective, but it doesn't matter to me. i'll honestly bypass what I consider pointless
     
    m8te, Jan 13, 2011
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  2. VecArrow

    VecArrow Custom User Title Full Member

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    Give me a second to post a full list.

    Ok. Here's the list.
     
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  3. Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer Love Hewitt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I hear that Lennox Lewis guy was pretty good.
    (you didn't specify opponents they won against)
     
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  4. VecArrow

    VecArrow Custom User Title Full Member

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    didn't specify either if how he was during when they fought or during that opponents prime.

    But that's how vague you have to get to find a world class opponent.
     
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  5. Mordechai

    Mordechai Boxing Addict Full Member

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    chris byrd; ibragimov
     
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  6. BoxingFan2010

    BoxingFan2010 Boxing Addict banned

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    Lennex Lewis
     
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  7. miguel2010

    miguel2010 His hands are his weapons Full Member

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    :good:good:good
     
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  8. miguel2010

    miguel2010 His hands are his weapons Full Member

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    fight eachother.............brothers love a good scrap.........pair of puffs
     
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  9. bremen

    bremen Boxing Addict Full Member

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    that pretty much includes every post so far.
     
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  10. miguel2010

    miguel2010 His hands are his weapons Full Member

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    lick that klit
     
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  11. HoldMyBeer

    HoldMyBeer Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    you know this thread is immaterial at the end of the day.
    a lot of discussion goes on about jones, hopkins, calzaghe - but the one thing they have in common with each other (and the klitschkos) is that they are undoubtedly world class fighters.

    nobody dominates a division as long as these guys have unless they have some serious ability, so i don't see the point of anyone trying to discredit them just because nobody talented enough came along in 'x' years to dethrone them.
     
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  12. greatone

    greatone Active Member Full Member

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    I think vitali would be a good fighter in any era. A well conditioned 6'8" guy with balls can't be taken lightly.
     
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  13. bruce_keyes

    bruce_keyes Well-Known Member Full Member

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    6.8 Billion people in the world.... Put any person in the ring today with K bros and they will get destroyed. :bbb
     
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  14. Squire

    Squire Let's Go Champ Full Member

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    Byrd, Ibragimov and Chagaev stand out. The majority of their opponents have been good, solid contenders, but not elite level. The Klitschkos are very consistent though, and beat good fighters in such a dominant fashion that they are clearly a lot better than their best wins would suggest.
     
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  15. valdezjp

    valdezjp Member Full Member

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    I think the bottom line is the Klitschko brothers will be remembered, period. IMO I think WLAD will be held up there with Larry Holmes by the time he retries. Like I said, by the time he retires. He still has at least 3 years left in him. Vitali will be along the line of Lennox lewis but never as high because Lennox despite the circumstances has the victory over him and Lewis was fortunate to have a healthy stable of heavyweights to build his resume on unlike today. Both Klits will be top 15 on the GOAT list after they retire
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