I do actually believe Vitali is a better craftsman than Wla. I'll explain what I mean. Vitali is more fluid in terms of what he does, not to be confused with fluidity of punching combinations and yes I to agree he looks robotic in the ring. He has better understanding of range and how to use it to avoid punches, a la his Roy Jones. He will also throw a left hook if he sees an opening where as Wlad will only throw it after a criteria has been met.

Wlad is faster in terms of hand speed and foot speed but Vitali doesn't need to move as fast because he's almost always where he wants to be. Wlad does punch harder but since Vitali is more fluid [again fluid in terms what he's thinking and what he applies in the ring, I know that he looks robotic] and sees more openings he tends to KO more of his opponents.

The ultimate question of who would win is perhaps...Wlad gets the earlier rounds because he's faster but Vitali comes stronger later on since counter punchers and pop shotters need a few rounds to time their opponent. So....if they were to fight 10 times I'd say 6-4 Vitali.

But all that said and done I think Vitali is just a BIT better, its not the difference between an elite and a paper belt holder. It's akin to Pryor and Arguello.

That's my two cents.