Wladimir the best heavyweight of this decade?

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  1. Musashi

    Musashi Member Full Member

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    As of right now, I rank Lewis ahead of Wlad for best heavyweight of the decade. But, if Wlad can unify a couple belts, maybe get the ring belt, and not lose before 2010, I'd say he would have surpassed Lewis.
     
    Musashi, Jan 16, 2008
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  2. Asterion

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    Lennox ranks higher overall, clearly.

    But only in this decade, it is a close contest.
     
    Asterion, Jan 16, 2008
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  3. Asterion

    Asterion Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Lennox / Wlad

    Grant / McCline
    Botha / Botha
    Tua / Byrd x2

    Rahman / Ibragimov (if Wlad beats Ibragimov)

    Old Tyson / Peter + Brock

    Klitschko / Brewster + Williamson + Barrett
     
    Asterion, Jan 16, 2008
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  4. Thread Stealer

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    Now why do you say that?

    did his brother ever try to pick a fight with the winner and put his hands on him after losing a fight via cuts?

    Did he ever get caught using steroids and was banned from the Olympics?

    Did he ever try to pick a fight with a guy after beating Wlad in a professional prize fight?

    Did he ever try to cut in line for a title shot with the WBC, got told "no", and then got injured?
     
    Thread Stealer, Jan 16, 2008
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  5. RUSKULL

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    That's it in a nutshell. Lennox has more career accomplishments & a better legacy at this point but most of his legacy occurred during the 90's not after 2000 IMO.

    I voted probably but we'll see.
     
    RUSKULL, Jan 16, 2008
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  6. RUSKULL

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    If Wlad can unify the top 3 or 4 belts and re-establish the lineal Heavyweight Championship he will have surpassed Lewis.
     
    RUSKULL, Jan 16, 2008
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  7. Shamrock

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    Wlad will do it! No1 by 2010
     
    Shamrock, Jan 16, 2008
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  8. mike464

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    You mean in this decade right?
     
    mike464, Jan 16, 2008
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  9. H .

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    I guess I didn't realize that Lennox's three years and seven fights in this decade were so meaningful (6-1, 5 KOs), but I suppose this decade has been somewhat crappy for the heavyweight division. No one has really "taken over" except maybe Wladimir.
    Yeah, we'll see what happens.
     
    H ., Jan 16, 2008
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  10. DamonD

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    QFT.
     
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  11. barneyrub

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    sorry but Wlad is not a 2 time heavyweight world champion. Holding the WBO belt doesnt count for anything and the buffer intro of "The 2 time world champion" is erroneous. But i suppose we could match him for achievements with Herbie Hide who under that criteria would also be 2 time world champion, but in his case of 2 WBO reigns, was never actually world champion!
     
    barneyrub, Jan 17, 2008
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  12. theunderdog

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    let's just say that he is the best heavyweight in the worst decade for HW fighters ever.
     
    theunderdog, Jan 17, 2008
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  13. RUSKULL

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    The 80's during Mike Tyson's early reign was worse.
     
    RUSKULL, Jan 17, 2008
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  14. RUSKULL

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    The WBO is largely considered equal to the others at this point. They ratings are no better or worse.
     
    RUSKULL, Jan 17, 2008
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  15. Feiti

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    Lewis is still ahead, but Wlad should be able to do more by the end of 2009.

    Lewis--

    Wins:
    Tyson
    Vitali
    Tua
    Rahman
    Botha

    Losses:
    Rahman

    Wlad--

    Wins:
    Byrd x2
    Peter
    Brewster
    Brock
    McCline
    Jefferson
    Shufford
    Nicholson
    Mercer
    Botha
    Moli

    Losses:
    Sanders
    Brewster

    So even though Wlad has a lot more wins during this time, Lewis' record is better
     
    Feiti, Jan 17, 2008
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