Wlad by KO after 8. Not because he doesn't have the power to KO Briggs, he absolutely does, but he will feel him out until he's comfortable enough to pull the trigger. And in that interim is where Briggs will be dangerous. Briggs probably has the hardest jab in the division. Klitschko has the most effective jab and I make the difference between the two by saying if Briggs hits you clean with his you're going to ache for the rest of the night, but Klitschko has the ability to hit you several times with his and direct you around whereas Briggs' has to find you where you are and he doesn't have the ability to throw something away for a lack of stamina to herd an opponent into a superior position to hit.

Briggs is a much better counterpuncher than he gets credit for, but Klitschko doesn't throw counter friendly punches. He jabs from way back and if you think you can open up and counter it you will meet THE best punch in boxing in Klitschko's straight right hand. It comes with a suit and tie and a spit-shined pair of dress shoes because it's always ready to work. They should call him Wlad The Impaler.