Wlad Klit Retires

[Master]

So Wlad has not accepted the rematch against AJ?

He probably would have lost but he was close. I think he has enough to beat Wilder but if his heart is not in it then there is no point carrying on.

[erics44]

depends where the fight was held against wilder

he could have held his way to a win in Germany or somewhere in the east

[Memphis]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/40811881

So we have to have Joshua Pulev now? Awesome.

[Fenster]

I'd rather see AJ take on other challengers, don't even mind Pulev, so glad the rematch isn't happening, and Wlad can go out having been in an epic. I forgive him for being a boring bastard and benefiting from having a big brother to thin the crowd for him.

[Beanz]

It was a classic to bow out in. If AJ goes on to achieve a lot it may even help with Wlad's legacy somewhat. He used what he had to the best of his ability and it is very easy to be cynical but while he may not be amongst the best heavies in any mythical all time list, he certainly was nowhere near as poor as many would like to paint him out to be. True Gent outside of the ring and best of luck to him, in whatever he choose to do now.

[Master]

Outside the ring he was a very good role model.

[Hulk]

It was a classic to bow out in. If AJ goes on to achieve a lot it may even help with Wlad's legacy somewhat. He used what he had to the best of his ability and it is very easy to be cynical but while he may not be amongst the best heavies in any mythical all time list, he certainly was nowhere near as poor as many would like to paint him out to be. True Gent outside of the ring and best of luck to him, in whatever he choose to do now.

Very well said. 100%. Both Klitschkos I used to loathe, but I grew to like and respect them as men. Very classy and dignified. Wlad had a great last fight if this is it. Only thing that bothers me about the brothers is them not financially supporting Maghomed Abdusalaev through his tragic injury. I may be mistaken but I feel they could have done much more as he fought under K2 promotions.

[TitoFan]

I'd rather see AJ take on other challengers, don't even mind Pulev, so glad the rematch isn't happening, and Wlad can go out having been in an epic. I forgive him for being a boring bastard and benefiting from having a big brother to thin the crowd for him.

Wow.... I actually f-ing agree with this.

[Hulk]

I'd rather see AJ take on other challengers, don't even mind Pulev, so glad the rematch isn't happening, and Wlad can go out having been in an epic. I forgive him for being a boring bastard and benefiting from having a big brother to thin the crowd for him.

Wow.... I actually f-ing agree with this.

Me too. Relieved they are not fighting again, as it likely would not have matched or surpassed the original. Also, I feel it was a high risk/low reward fight for Joshua. Wlad almost had him outta there in the 1st fight. The only fight.