I sort of agree with everything the original poster said. It's an unpopular view I have consistently held. Though I would downgrade the "probably" to a "possibly". While I agree, I must also add that Wlad may have the ability to adapt to being the smaller man. He is fairly talented, a hard worker in training and he seems to be able to follow a game plan. He has not really had to use the skills that a smaller man would need yet; but, he may be able to do it. We just don't know. But with a gun pointed to my head, I'd say that he doesn't fair to well being the smaller man.
Valuev lost against grandpa Holyfield. But yeah, Valuev would probably win against Wlad ... muhahahaha