Who could either Klitschko now beat to improve their legacy?

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  1. Smokin_Ace

    Smokin_Ace Member Full Member

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    There are plenty of up and comers and washed up former champs still active that neither Wlad or Vitali has fought yet. But who is left to beat that in years to come would have an impact on either brothers lasting legacy? In my opinion the only thing that could improve their legacys now are wins over up and comers that go on to be all time greats - there is no one in the division currently that has already reached ATG status anywhere near their prime (i.e. Holyfield and James Toney)

    What do you guys think? Are there any established HOF or ATG fighters they could beat that would further cement their legacys or should they look to clean up the future Heavyweight scene now? David Price, Fury and Helenius would be a start perhaps?
     
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  2. Champion

    Champion Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tarver is HOFer and I always hoped he would fight Wlad in the States. Why not this year.

    I think Denis Boytsov would be a good scalp on one of their resumes. He is still the hottest prospect, in my opinion.
     
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  3. speck

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    Tyson Fury, purely out of his size.
    Povetkin
    Helenius

    Wlad knocking out Chisora would definitely improve his resume
     
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  4. DrMo

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    Mormeck
     
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  5. speck

    speck Milky Way Resident Full Member

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    :rofl
     
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  6. antonio8904

    antonio8904 Atheist Full Member

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    They are great fighters that unfortunately fight in a **** era. It shouldn't be held against them. I think they could hold their own in any era. And for those who complain about their saftey first style, sometimes fighters only fight to the level they are motivated to fight, meaning they fight to their comp's level. If they had a great in front of them, you'd probably see just how great the KBros really are...
     
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  7. bremen

    bremen Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Holyfield. According to some that is required to secure ATG status.
     
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  8. DonBoxer

    DonBoxer The Lion! Full Member

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    Each other.
     
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  9. jc

    jc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Everyone seems to be a prospect, a has been or a never was.

    Im still interested in the Vitali-haye fight, other than that they should retire. Or Vitali should retire so Wlad can try and become a linear, legitamate and universally recognised undisputed heavyweight champion of the world...
     
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  10. Ryan O'Reilly

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    Povetkin and Ustinov.
     
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  11. Smokin_Ace

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    It ia difficult as they would both be expected to win easily against the far smaller men. IMO there is nothing either could do that would have an immediate or quick impact. However good wins over someone who goes on to dominate the division for the next 5-10 years would improve their legacys in the long term. If Lewis had dominated Vitali or won big imagine how that would have impacted his legacy now?!
     
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  12. antonio8904

    antonio8904 Atheist Full Member

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    The guy in my avy...
     
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  13. Champion

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    They cemented their legacy by completely wiping out the division capturing all major belts together. This is unheard of.

    All fights from now on are the finishing touches on their legacy.
     
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  14. Bubby

    Bubby Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Their legacy is set in stone already! The Klitschko name will be in boxing history forever.
     
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  15. speck

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    Watch Haye pop out of his "retirement" to pursue the WBC belt once Vitali's retired. That would potentially lead to Wlad vs Haye rematch later.

    I doubt Vitali will fight Haye. He's only got time for one fight and Haye is far too dangerous to take on at Vitali's age.
     
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