It's not moot, and I don't know that. I hold it against turn of the century boxers for drawing the color-line. And I hold it against Wlad to draw the brother-line. I can't call a beltholder THE champ if he can't even fight the other disputable heavyweight of his era.
Wlad unified 3 of 4 titles. Wlad beat Chris Byrd to claim the number 1 spot, when he was somehow ranked 8th on the ring ratings at the time of the fight.
Chris Byrd was heavyweight champ? Why is Wlad ducking the only other notable heavyweight from his atrocious era?
Chris Byrd was the number 1 ranked HW. With the IBF title. Vitali also has said he won't fight Wlad. atsch You asked the two stupidest questions. How am I suppose to take you serious? Did Wlad unify? Have you paid attention?