Shannon Briggs says stuff

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As for taller fighters fighting Wlad better...I'm not so sure about that. Lennox Lewis had trouble with taller guys but his jab wasn't as effective as Wlad's.

Wlad vs tall fighters/fighters close to his size

Axel Schulz 6'6 TKO 8
David Bostice 6'5 TKO 2
Derrick Jefferson 6'6 TKO 2
Jameel McCline 6'6 TKO 10

The thing is there is no one out there who will out jab Wlad...he has learned to fight tall and he does it very well.

Shannon Briggs is a fighter who was once very good but he hasn't shown that same skill for a long time which is why I think he'll be beaten badly

At this point in Wlad's career, there's no one who can out hug him either. Not even John Ruiz.

Yep.......his success is due entirely to hugging......give me a break and be honest with yourself. The man is beating everyone out there because of skill.

WTF

Its not all skill. Its equal parts of skill and strategy. We all know Wlad is great offensively but not defensively. With the grabbing strategy it has allowed Wlad the ability to stay in the fight a longer, especially after he has gotten tagged.