where would the klits be rated in the 70s

Both would be within the top 5 for sure.

 

top contenders

 

I found this very good break down.

I would say back half of top 10. Somewhere between 6-10th?




1) Muhammad Ali 6’3”, 215- The steady decline of Ali occurred throughout the 1970s. At the start of the decade he was one of the great fighters of all time and at the end he was no more then a shell of his old self. It is pointless to look at who he fought because he fought them all and then some. (27-3) *1121
Assessment: Ali was physically one of the greatest fighting machines ever to enter the heavyweight arena. Lighting speed in his hands and feet and the ability to adapt to almost any style in the ring. Took a punch better than any heavyweight title holder. In his prime I think it is safe to say there were only a handful of fighters who would stand a chance at beating “The Greatest”.
(2) George Foreman 6’3”, 225- One of the most feared fighters of all time, he destroyed George Chuvalo, Joe Frazier and Ken Norton. His 1975 fight against Ron Lyle was a classic. His two losses were to Ali and Jimmy Young.(32-2) *791

Assessment: Foreman is a fighter who was misunderstood during his first reign as the heavyweight champion. His ability to overpower his opponents put him in a class of elite heavyweights in ring history. He had an outstanding jab, power punches that would paralyze his opponents and he could take a powerful wallop himself. He also was a fine boxer who could more than hold his own against fighters who were allusive.
(3) Joe Frazier 5’11”, 205- Smokin Joe Frazier, what a legendary fighter who will always be viewed with greatness. Will their ever be a more courageous fighter. Frazier only lost to two fighters during his entire career, Foreman and Ali. Both of the Ali losses could have went the other way. He owned wins over Ali, Jimmy Ellis twice, Joe Bugner and Jerry Quarry. Hard to argue with his place as number three. (8-4-1) *786

Assessment: Smokin Joe Frazier was one of the most popular fighters of all-time because of his style and his ability to overcome his physical limitations. Frazier’s peak years were very short because of his style that included taking a great deal of punishment. He will be forever connected to Ali and their three historic matches.
(4) Larry Holmes 6’3”,212- Holmes 1978 contest against Kenny Norton was one of the great fights of all-time. Holmes proved himself in that fight alone. He was undefeated during the decade. His key victories were against Norton, Earnie Shavers, Alfredo Evanlegista and Mike Weaver. Weaver had Holmes hurt in their fight and Shavers had Holmes down in their second fight. This is definitely an indicator that Holmes could be hit. (32-0) *333

Assessment: Holmes came along right at the end of the decade and proved to be the best in the division. His great fight against Ken Norton was a classic. Holmes personality left something to be desired and limited his popularity even today but there can be no argument he was a great fighter.
(5) Kenny Norton 6’3”,215 –Norton came out of nowhere in 1973 to defeat Muhammad Ali. He spent the rest of his career proving it was no fluke. He lost both of his rematches with the Greatest but could have easily gotten the decision in either fight. He also could have gotten the decision against Holmes. All three of these fights were split decision losses. His other defeats were to Foreman in a 2-KO, Jose Luis Garcia in a 8-KO, and Earnie Shavers in a 1-KO. His victory list is impressive. Muhammad Ali, Jimmy Young, Jerry Quarry, Duane Bobick and Jose Luis Garcia all fell to Norton. His draw was in his 3rd to last fight of his career against Scott LeDoux. (29-6-1) *637

Assessment: Norton battles against Ali, Holmes and Jimmy Young are his claims to greatness. Had Norton fought at any other time in boxing history he would have been a dominate heavyweight. There were so many great heavyweights during the decade that Norton sometimes gets overlooked.
(6) Jimmy Young 6’1”, 210- In 1974 there was nothing in Young’s history to indicate he had a chance against Earnie Shavers who had knocked him out the year before. Young turned his career around fighting a draw with Shavers and advanced all the way to the top position in the heavyweight division. George Foreman and Ron Lyle twice fell before his talented fist. Two very close losses to Muhammad Ali and Kenny Norton stopped him from winning the heavyweight title. After his 1978 loss to Ossie Ocasio he was pretty much a journey men. A smooth, cute defensive fighter who made all the top heavies of the mid 1970s look bad. (23-9-1) *365

Assessment: Young’s accomplishments are amazing when you look at his record. He lost a highly questionable decision to Ali in 1975, sent Foreman into retirement with his 1977 victory and lost a close decision to Norton 1977. That is incredible company for the fighter from Philadelphia.

(7) Jerry Quarry 6’1”, 205- One of the all-time great battlers in ring history. If there was ever a tougher fighter than Quarry we would love to see him. Jerry feared no fighter. The Irishmen was the first to defeat Mac Foster, Larry Middleton, Ron Lyle and knocked out Earnie Shavers in the 1st round. His losses during the decade were to Muhammad Ali twice, Kenny Norton and Joe Frazier.(18-4) *416

Assessment: One of the tragic figures in heavyweight history and still one of the most loved. He has almost a cult type following from the boxing fans of the 1970s. Nobody ever fought with more heart and determination than the Bellflower Bomber.
(8) Ron Lyle 6’3 ”, 220 –The powerful Lyle defeated Buster Mathis, Larry Middleton, Jose Luis Garcia, Oscar Bonavena, Jimmy Ellis, Earnie Shavers and Joe Bugner. His losses were to Jimmy Young twice, Muhammad Ali, George Foreman and late in his career Lynn Ball. His 1976 war with Foreman was one of the great heavyweight fights of all time. (37-6) *415

Assessment: Entered boxing late in life right out of prison. At the age of 30 he moved up quickly through the heavyweight ranks to be one of the top fighters of the decade.
(9) Earnie Shavers 6’0”, 206- One of the great power punches ever to enter the ring, Shavers defeated Jimmy Young, Jimmy Ellis, Henry Clark, Howard Smith and Kenny Norton. His losses were to Larry Holmes twice, Muhammad Ali, Jerry Quarry, Ron Lyle, and Bob Stallings. He fought a draw against Young in their second match. (47-6-1) *199

(10) Joe Bugner 6’4”, 230- Bugner was without question the best European heavyweight during the decade. His many victories were against the top heavyweights in Europe and sometimes questioned as top fighters but Bugner met other top contenders from the United States. Bugner was very active defeating Chuck Wepner, Brian London, Eduardo Corletti, Henry Cooper, Jurgin Blin, Rudi Lubbers, Mac Foster, Jimmy Ellis, Jose Luis Garcia, and Richard Dunn. His losses came at the hands of Ali, Joe Frazier, Larry Middleton, Jack Bodell and Ron Lyle. His loss to Lyle was a split decision. (31-6-1) *150

(11) John Tate 6’4”, 230-Big John Tate came out of the Olympics as a real up and comer. He beat an up and coming young fighter named Johnny Boudreaux followed by a 1st round knockout over Duane Bobick. In the WBA heavyweight tourney to find a successor to Ali’s title he defeated Kallie Knoetze in an 8th knockout and then defeated Gerrie Coetzee over 15 rounds. That was pretty much the peak of his success. (20-0) *33

http://www.heavyweightaction.com/Decade 1970s.html

 

They would be top 10 no doubt, Ali would outbox them both, Foreman vs Klits i think he would beat Wlad at least 1 of 2 times, Vitali 50 50 chances and one thing is for sure back then Klitschkos would not have such easy fight because fighters were prepared to die in the ring not like today fighting vs brothers only for a payday, then again its not K brothers fault than division sucks!

 

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

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Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

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atsch

 

Top 10

 

I stopped reading after the "Foreman destoryed Chuvalo" part,:nut

As far as the Klitschkos in the 70's, fans today see them as one fighter
And they would most likely do the same in that era also.
So it would be the Klitschko of the 70s.

From what Ive seen about fights in the 70s, I think the Klitschkos would probably fall to one bad decision after the other.

If a 70's fighters could out-run them for 12 rounds and make it to a decision they'd win no matter how bad of a beating the brothers gave them. But if the 70s fighters were in todays division they wouldn't stand much of a chance.......

 

Both top 10 fighters...Vitali may have even been a champ during that time, especially toward the end of Ali's career.

 

No question. Once you get past Ali, Frazier, Foreman, Quarry, Lyle, Shavers, Norton, and Holmes, there is room! :hey

 

does wlad have the chin for a journeyman??lol

 

At least nr. 4 and nr. 5.

 

I think Ali causes Vitali problens & Foreman causes Wlad problems but they'd be top 4 & likely #1 & #2. Too big and too good for 70's boxers.

 

Wlad & Vitali are a lot better than Quarry, Lyle & Shavers.

Especially Shavers & Lyle.