Theoretically, if Vitali had beaten Byrd/Lewis, where would he ranked in HW rankings?

Of course 37 is young for a tall HW. If the Klitschko's had not appeared on the scene you can bet Lewis would have fought on for another 5 years or so. The reason Lewis is so bitter about Vitaliis because he robbed him of many extra profitable fighting years because he knew Vitali would paste him in a rematch. If Wlad were to lose to Wach on Saturday, do you think his age would have anything to do with it? In a few months time Wlad will be 37, do you think then he will be past his prime?

If Lewis had really believed he could beat Vitali then he would have taken the rematch and earned a fortune from doing so!