Wlad has always been an impressive guy. In the beginning he was way too robotic with his movement even when throwing his punches but the sheer size and build was enough to catch our attention, Then as he started to become respected Sanders starched him out and he became another I told you so story in reference to the robotic style of European HWts outside of the UK that seemed to be all power with nothing else...

He bounced back and again became one of the divisions most respected Hwts outside of Lewis and Tua, Holyfield ect...

He gets starched by Brewster...just as critics write him off again Wlad once more rebuilds this time with Manny Stewart...Since then his offence has even greatly improved...He flowsd freely with shots,,,seems very relaxed in the ring....With no question the best HW in the game today...and he is still getting better...The one armed destruction of Ray Austin ( though Ray is not what you call a great HW still is a big strong guy with decent skills) was one of the most dominant performances of any HW in the last 7yrs....

Could anyone imagine the unstoppable force this guy would be if he had the ability of Vitalty to take shots to the chin?...He would have to defend his title twice in one night every time out just to make it seem fair....

Maybe it is just me but from the way he has improved so much and seems to keep improving I just imagine him with a granite chin and think it would almost be unfair to any of todays crop of contenders to even have to face him for a title