When Vitaly retired he was so far ahead of the game that no one has caught up with him.
He had become a real champion, with a fearless game.
Rahman would have been a complete mismatch given that he is much bigger and much faster and younger and stronger and better than Maskaev. No disrespect Maskaev is brave warrior.

Look at Kirk Johnson fight. Just look at it. Look at the Williams fight. man. Its like he had it in his mind: "I can do what I want, no one can touch me."

Vitaly after a tune up or two:
VS James Toney - Vitaly KO
VS Maskaev - Vitaly KO
VS Lyakovich - Vitaly KO
VS Valuev well what do you think?

In any case history of boxing MUST HAVE A LEWIS VITALY II, ow we will get these Foreman vs Holmes what if discussions......