I just when back to look over both Vitali and Oleg's record...hmmm. I'm on record as saying that Maskaev has no chance, but perhaps I should rethink that. I'll upgrade Maskaev's chance to "small". Vitali is 36, coming off long break, and really, the highlight of his career was a competitive loss. He seems to have gained a lot of status based on a PERCEPTION that Lewis retired to duck him. I know two things about Vitali - he has heart and he has a punch. We also know that Maskaev has the same two things, but all indictions point to Vitali having a better chin to go along with a bit more power.

Seems to me we might have a good fight on our hands. As much as I've been against this fight happening, we may get a nice bout. I predict a late KO by Vitali. If Lance Whitaker and Corrie Sanders can KO Oleg, I have to imagine Vitali will get to him at some point.