Re: Who could beat Vitali?
I always rated Vitali. Not the smoothest technical boxer, could look a bit plodding and was fairly easy to hit ......
But, huge, strong and fit. Simple technical boxing style, big puncher, great great chin and a fighters heart.
I suspect that he would have been competitive with just about any heavyweight who ever lived. I think he old have the most problems with boxers, who could keep out of his way and not get overpowered. I reckon The younger Ali's style is all wrong for Vitali. I think Joe Louis would also have Ben too much for him (possibly controversially given the size difference), Tyson and Foreman may (may!) have blitzed him, Holyfield may have outworked him.
I would love to see him against Riddick Bowe, Andrew Golota, David Tua ... Those would have be wars.
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