Quote Originally Posted by El Kabong View Post
Wlad has fought plenty of quality opponents...if the haters stop adjusting the goal posts.


The quality Lennox Lewis fought is different how? Tyson? Bowe, Holyfield, Moorer?


Who do they have on their resumes that put them so far ahead of Wlad? Wlad has beaten the young up and comers, the old vets, the comebacks, avenged defeats, got up off the canvas to win, he's beaten the flavors of the month, the undefeated to that point.....stop asking the impossible of the guy and appreciate what he has accomplished for fucks sake.


Oh once he retires the division will be more competitive? Yeah allow me to ask, will that be for the better or worse? Will we see stand and trade toughman fights or will we see good boxing? Wlad is so far ahead of everyone else in heavyweight boxing today he won't be fully appreciated until he does retire and you guys finally get a look at who is left in the division.....certainly no one as dominant as Wladimir! He's behind Holmes and Joe fucking Louis as the longest reigning heavyweight champion of ALL TIME! Show some God damned respect
Just like with Lennox and all the top champs, their widespread acceptance wont be complete until after their retirement.

Except these days the difference is many realise the true worth BEFORE the era is ling in the past.