Vitali would have seen what Ike done to Byrd, proceeded to void his bowels, and never sign the fight most likely. Byrd who tkod Vitali got smashed by Ike. If they fought, Ike would have shown vitalis arm punches no respect and smash him just like vitalis daddy Lennox
I think Vitalis lean back and counter style would work well against the relatively short Ike, but Ike threw a lot of punches and with power as well, not to mention his iron chin. It would have been a fun s**** but no doubt Vitali UD for me.
Indeed. Ike ain't respecting arm punches. Ike would smash poor Vitali senseless. Always remember what Ike done to vitalis daddy Byrd
How would a stiff , up right , low handed style work well against Ike when it got him countered to bits by Byrd? Byrd was tagging Vitali's body like it was target practice. Lucky for Vitlai that Byrd punched like a girl. Ike had a fierce body attack and better footwork than anybody Vitlai faced. And that includes Lewis who fought like a complete baffoon- and still won.. Undefeated Tua at that time was more destructive and ferocious than Vitali ever was. Ike was meant to lose that fight. If the savage raw power of prime Tua could hold Ike back - Vitali's weak shots aren't gonna do anything to stop him.
Ike would have smashed that robotic steroid abuser like a red headed stepchild. Wlad would have run away terrified like he did when Lennox nearly took Vitali's face off
He might have been a challenge to the Klits and Lewis but you look at some of his other points wins vs journeyman and I doubt it. Possibly could have beaten the 00s versions of Tyson and Holyfield given he did well vs smaller heavies.
tough fight to call. I actually think Ike could win this fight. Unless he can be stopped he's coming forward and he's punching in bunches. If he has a chin, and he does, those are hard guys to beat.