Quote Originally Posted by DavilaJones View Post
I think 7 times out of 10 vitali would KO Wlad and I do like him, I think he is more fluid even with his apparent robotic style. he's far more adaptive and I challenge anyone to point me towards a successful heavyweight champ who ducks punches a la Roy Jones Jr.

However I also believe Emanuel Augustus Burton had the talent to be a multi-weight division champion if not for poor management. Potential and actuality regrettably don't mix.
No doubt it was his management that would have him out late night. That told him there was no need to take training seriously. It's just training. And I'm sure it was management that gave him all them drugs and most likely rolled up the joint for him to smoke