Hypothetical Matchup: Vitali Klitschko vs Wladimir Klitschko

[Master]

Vitali would win. He is tougher and would take it to Wlad who is more fluid and a better boxer but weak and will fall a part with the first sign of a concerted attack.

I agree.. One of the many things that I learned about brotherhood is that the big brother always has the psychological advantage because he's used to kicking the younger one's ass while growing up.

With both of them being elite fighters, Vitali will always kick wlad's ass..

Yes big brother syndrome would ensure a victory but even if they were not brothers he would still win. There is no way Wlad could take the beating Lennox put on Vitali.

[Max Power]

I think it's a pretty even affair. Wlad is technically better but as said already the elder brother had better fighting heart and was definitely more durable, he could rough it up when he needed too.

In Vitali's second innings though I think Wlad could have beaten him, Wlad seemed unbeatable since then and Vitali noticably not quite as good as he was.

But best vs best I would have to tip Vitali. Wlad's holding and defensive jab routines would not work against him and he'd definitely be getting belted lots from another very big man who can take his punch also.

[X]

I agree, Wlad is a much better boxer, a better technician with a superb jab. However, Vitali was a fighter to the bottom of his soul, teak tough with a granite chin and very strong and durable.

The big question "what would happen if Wlad fought someone as big as he is, who would not be intimidated and who would be strong enough to rough him up and not allow himself to be held and leaned on?" proudly be answered.

Vitali would bully him and Wlad would panic up close. The jabs and big right would just bounce off Vitali and I see a mid rounds stoppage as soon a Vitali can close the distance and start busting Wlad up

[walrus]

I agree, Wlad is a much better boxer, a better technician with a superb jab. However, Vitali was a fighter to the bottom of his soul, teak tough with a granite chin and very strong and durable.

The big question "what would happen if Wlad fought someone as big as he is, who would not be intimidated and who would be strong enough to rough him up and not allow himself to be held and leaned on?" proudly be answered.

Vitali would bully him and Wlad would panic up close. The jabs and big right would just bounce off Vitali and I see a mid rounds stoppage as soon a Vitali can close the distance and start busting Wlad up

Yes, Wlad has a great jab. I always thought he and Floyd throw the best jabs in boxing. I was surprised how poorly he used it in this last fight.Kind of stuck it out there leaving it. Strange for someone with such a great jab. I think betwixt he and Vitali it would be a family hug fest, probably worse than the povodkin fight.

[Master]

It would be like the williams sisters playing a tennis match, they have been rubbish.

[No Contest]

Vitali all day. Cue Lyle to come in and point out Wlad is the much better boxer. Vitali never lost badly like Wlad, Vitali's two losses were when he was up on the cards and got injured. I do think Lennox may have stopped him though.

[Slick45]

For Durability reasons, i'd go for Vitali. But i wouldn't be surprised if Wlad's lead hand ended up making Vitali's face look like Hamburger meat