I've said it once, and I will say it again. There are 2 Klitchkoes, actually 2 periods of Kltichkos career, and now he is moving into his third period.

His first period was
1. Amateurs to Corrie Sanders. This period is marked with high confidence, and a plethora of accolades and honors. Wladimir was invincible and he beat almost everyone. It was during this period that be beat Byrd.

His second Period,
2. Marked by a brutal KO lost to Sanders, Kltchkos confidence suffered greatly, and he barely scrapped out a decision agaisnt Williamson. In addition he ran out of stamina and was KOED by Brewster.

3. Third period.....?
After a big win over Samuel Petter, his confidence seems to be resurfaced. This recent victory over a hard punching and dangerous Peter, has instilled the belief in Klitchko that he can beat Byrd, whom he had beaten in the first part of his career.

The only disadvantage I see is that.
1. Byrd is not necessarily the same fighter that Klitchko fought.

2. Byrd is the champion, and a veteran at this stage of his career, therefore his mindset is changed. BYRD is not going to go down easily. He will fight.

3. Corrie Sanders who KOED Kltichko is a southpaw. Byrd is also a southpaw, Byrd can exploit that area that Sanders exploited.


In summing up, this is an interesting fight.