Those who think Wlad is past his prime are wrong!

I think Wlad underestimated Jennings a bit, and found himself in a fight where his jab and right hand were not landing as much as he would like, thanks to Jennings high guard defense, reach, heart, and durability. I think Jennings is a top 3-4 heavyweight now, behind only Wlad and Povetkin for sure.

You could say Wlad's usual game wasn't working. So what did he do?

He switched gears and became more of a mobile type of fighter. Wlad's footwork is outstanding for a heavyweight. He moved like a big Jim Corbett. His defense was pretty good as well. When the ref took away a point for clinching, Wlad didn't lock up, he just bulled his man when needed. Wlad can make on the fly adjustments.:deal

Jennings made a rally of sorts in the mid rounds, but Wlad sensed it, and made sure he won the final rounds. In round 12 with the fight in the bag, Wlad showed us he had plenty left and unloaded more often on Jennings. I though he hurt Jennings a bit in round 12.

This was not a fight where an older champion had to come from behind KO his man.

This was not a fight where an older champion needed some " help " from the judges to eek out a win.

This was not a close fight where an older champion struggled to defeat a much younger man.


Past their prime fighters just do not have this type of foot speed and stamina. Nor do they throw a lot of punches. They just don't. Wlad will look very good vs. Fury or Glazkov. The interesting thing for me is where does Jennings go from here? I often said USA heavies have gone soft and if one emerges it going to be from Philly, NY, or the poorer areas of California.

 

There is no such thing as a perfect heavyweight. Wlad will smash Fury. Could be a bit like the Pulev fight.

 

Are you for real?!