Quote Originally Posted by erics44 View Post
Quote Originally Posted by Dark Lord Al View Post
Yes id like to pose this question , do you think Wlad was in his prime at 29 or 39 ?
Also his previous 3 losses where by ko , strange how he loses his title on points.
What do you think about this chaps ?
its very difficult to say when wlads prime was/is

his fights are geared for him to win, the relaxed rules on the holding for example

for instance - under normal boxing rules, which wlad would have had the best chance of beating provetkin? a 29 year old wlad or a 39 year old wlad

under wlad rules wlad would have beaten provetkin at any point in his career but he was probably at his best at holding at about 36
Dont forget fighting in his fortress of Germany. He gets to have everything his own way, or did until he faced Fury. Spongey, soft canvas, gloves, waiting times, ref allowing holding, leaning etc.

There are also "rumours" that it is legal to take certain substances in Germany. Looks dynamite destroying Pulev then labours over Jennings in America.

What is fact is Tyson fought the very best version that was regarded in the all time top ten and in the most difficult circumstances in Germany and did it more comfortably than anyone else could. Just made it look easy. Dropping his hands and clowning Wlad

I wonder how many of Wlads recent opponents youd have to add together to equal the amount of rounds Tyson took from Wlad?