Vitaly Klitschko: Boxing fraud?

When did Byrd refuse a rematch? Link it please. Vits never sought one, he linked out because lil Byrd made him look like crap and was on the way to stopping an exhausted Vittles if he didn't quit.

 

Ok, don't talk **** just refute it than. I can destroy anything you bring to the table on this subject....guaranteed.

 

Lewis had said he wanted one more fight with either Jones or Vits and was retiring. Learn what you're talking about first. Do you need the link as proof?

 

Exactly! Vits had his chance and couldn't capitalize on it. TKO6.....Live with it klitards!! :yep

 

Light heavyweight, 178lbs. And what you thinks means nothing to me. I've been in the ring with pros such as Tom Galipeau, Manny Contreras and former IBF #3 rated Brian Barbosa . I've trained with Vinny Paz and Stevie Collins and had both Goody and Pat Petronelli giving me pointers when I went to train with Collins in Brockton. Was I anything great. Nah. But I can say I've actually been in the ring before and have no reason to make up a list like this. What exactly are your stellar accomplishments besides being an armchair warrior?

 

You're right, he's not a boxing fraud as much as he is fraudulently overrated by his fans. I don't really think his comeback adds much to his legacy. He really fought nobody very good since coming back. I think he rates much higher h2h as I think he would give many tops heavyweights in history a very difficult time with his size and awkwardness. The one thing that stands out for me though in these mythical h2h fights is his stamina. The two times he fought good fighters that did not cower to his he was sucking wind by the fifth round. I think that's a big factor in any h2h match up one might put him in.

 

What are you, 12? If you're going to try to insult me you better come stronger than that!

 

I did a thread over at bscene a few years ago talking about the similarities in Vitaly and Carnera's styles. Klit fans didn't like that very much but its actually very easy to see if you aren't blinded by bias. Its why I've always maintained Joe Louis would have beaten Vitaly, though with more trouble than Primo. I also maintain Carnera had more heart. Klit fans also disagree with that but they have no idea why because they don't known boxing history.

 

When you're up on the cards with three rounds to go you simply don't quit. I had a torn rotator cuff during a football game my senior year of high school. It hurt like hell but there was no way I was leaving the game. Now I missed wrestling season because of it, but screw it, the state championship was more important. I don't think Vits quit because of the injury. I think he quit because he was exhausted and frustrated. That's why i criticize him. So his shoulder hurt, big deal. That's why he makes millions, to fight on like a real warrior. Quitting against a guy a half foot shorter, 35lbs lighter and who took the fight on less than two weeks notice is not the sign of a warrior.