Wlad loses to Ike in 2000. His game was still very rough which is partly why he lost to Ross purity fairly close to that time period. As far as their career trajectories go, I think they both end up the same. Ike was a head case whose life and career were bound to get derailed at some point. Wlad on the other hand had a talent for rebounding after a loss and becoming better
He beat Byrd and Monte Barret in 2000. His game was not rough. But he wasn’t prime. His chin would later get broken for a bit but it hadn’t yet. Although I do agree I think early Wlad losses in 2000. His defense was good but not what it would be later
