Who Poses The Biggest Threat If Any To Wladimir Klitschko?

[GermanHitman]

I THINK AS FAR AS THE HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION GOS RIGHT NOW.. WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO DOESN'T HAVE TO MUCH COMPETITION AT THIS POINT. THE ONLY THREATS SEEM TO BE YOUNG BOXERS THAT ARE ON THEIR WAY UP. I CAN SAY WE CAN CUT OUT THE TECHNICAL BOXERS BECAUSE WLAD CAN BE JUST AS TECHNICAL WITH THE BEST OF THEM. I WOULD SAY THAT TO DATE THE BIGGEST RISK FOR WLAD IS SOMEONE WHO SWINGS WITH WILD ABANDON AND CAN LAND A GOOD SOLID SHOT.

I WOULD CONSIDER THREATS (BE IT BIG OR SMALL)

1) ODLANIER SOLIS FONTE--- REASON: THE GUY HAS A VERY QUICK/SOLID SHOT THAT HE IS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE BOX VERY FAST.. (WE ALL KNOW SOMEONE ELSE WHO WAS LIKE THAT.. CORRIE SANDERS)

2) DAVID "THE HAYMAKER" HAYE--- REASON:HAYE IS A VERY GIFTED FIGHTER WHO HAS EXTREMELY FAST HANDS AND IS POLISHED AND ALWAYS BRINGS A SOLID GAME PLAN TO THE RING. HIS SPEED AND POWER ARE A PERFECT MIX AND HE IS A NATURAL HEAVY. LOVE HIM OR HATE HIM.. HE MAY BE MORE GIFTED THAN JUST ABOUT ALL OF THE HEAVIES.
3) NIKOLAI "THE BEAST FROM THE EAST"VALUEVREASON: VERY BIG FIGHTER, KLITSCHKO MAY FIND IT TO BE PROBLEMATIC TO FOR THE FIRST TIME BE ON THE OUTSIDE OF SOMEONE ELSES JAB. KLITSCHKO WOULD NEED TO USE HIS RING GENERALSHIP TO LAND TIMED PUNCHES AND SET UP THAT TORPEDO STRAIGHT RIGHT. IF VALUEV COULD USE HIS SIZE AND CONTINUES TO GET BETTER THIS FIGHT COULD BE A BIG PROBLEM FOR WLAD.. NO PUN INTENDED.
4) ALEX "THE WHITE LION" POVETKIN---REASON: POVETKIN HAS LOTS OF TALENT AND GETS BETTER WITH EVERY FIGHT. HE HAS A HUGE AMATUER BACKGROUND AND TENDS TO TAKE THE FIRST ROUND OR SO TO ADAPT BEFORE HE APPLIES THE RIGHT RECIPE TO WIN THE FIGHT. IF KLITSCHKO CAN'T GET THINGS DONE TO POVETKIN BEFORE HE FIGURES WLAD OUT.. POVETKIN COULD PULL THIS OFF JUST BY PRESSURING HIM(CONTINUALLY WALK HIM DOWN) JUST LIKE BREWSTER DID THE WHOLE FIGHT.
5) SAMUEL "THE NIGERIAN NIGHTMARE" PETER---REASON: SAM SEEMS TO BE A THREAT IF HE KNOCKS YOU OFF BALANCE HE JUMPS ON YOU. THAT LOSS TO KLITSCHKO PUTS WLAD ON THE CHRISTMAS WISH LIST FOR PETER. IF THIS FIGHT HAPPENS LOOK FOR A MORE AGGRESSIVE PETER TRYING TO SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT.
6) ALEXANDER DIMITRENKO---REASON: DIMITRENKO IS TOUGH AND IF YOU WATCH HIM FIGHT.. IT'S ALMOST LIKE A MIRROR IMAGE OF WLADIMIR. HE'S JUST AS TALL AND I THINK WITH TIME WILL BE A SIZABLE THREAT TO THE HEAVY KING.

[Kirkland Laing]

The people who pose the biggest threat to him are the guys who run the sanctioning organisations of the belts he holds. If one of them makes the mighty Corrie Sanders his mandatory, Vlad's in big trouble.

[eagle]

I'd like to say David Haye. I think he would make HW boxing interesting again.
Unfortunately i think a fight between him and Wlad would be similiar to a jabbing UD borefest for Wlad. Especially if he doesnt take any risks and continues with steward as his trainer.

[Kev]

In my opinion none of the 'high profile' names out there pose that much of a threat to him.

Sure they can end him with one punch, but Wlad I think has no become very effective at dealing with punchers by keeping them at the end of his jab and smothering when they threaten to do anything.

His style is unappealing to me, at least in fights where he fights scared but it is effective.

Whilst a puncher always has that chance I no longer see Wlad as being over vulnurable to a banger.

In my opinion the guy most likely to upset him is a wild card, Tony Thompson.

He gets zero publicity but is tall, slick, has good power and good boxing skills.

His chin seems solid although not properly tested. How he would do in reality I have no idea, would he rise to the occaision or freeze?

But I really think he could have the best chance, as long as he gets that chance.

He's the slick boxer that noboyd wants to even talk about, much less fight.

I think Wlad would be especially cautious in this fight and tentative and Thompdon who has great reach and a jab of his own could counter him and outwork him to win a decision.

Thompson's workrate especially is good, he has enough power to hurt Wlad and earn his respect. I really fancy his chances.

[bzkfn]

Valuev. The more I see it, the more I'm not sure if Wlad has the tools to take Valuev. Thats the biggy at Heavyweight for me.

[eagle]

In my opinion none of the 'high profile' names out there pose that much of a threat to him.

Sure they can end him with one punch, but Wlad I think has no become very effective at dealing with punchers by keeping them at the end of his jab and smothering when they threaten to do anything.

His style is unappealing to me, at least in fights where he fights scared but it is effective.

Whilst a puncher always has that chance I no longer see Wlad as being over vulnurable to a banger.

In my opinion the guy most likely to upset him is a wild card, Tony Thompson.

He gets zero publicity but is tall, slick, has good power and good boxing skills.

His chin seems solid although not properly tested. How he would do in reality I have no idea, would he rise to the occaision or freeze?

But I really think he could have the best chance, as long as he gets that chance.

He's the slick boxer that noboyd wants to even talk about, much less fight.

I think Wlad would be especially cautious in this fight and tentative and Thompdon who has great reach and a jab of his own could counter him and outwork him to win a decision.

Thompson's workrate especially is good, he has enough power to hurt Wlad and earn his respect. I really fancy his chances.

A tall, slick, powerful, well chinned HW?? How the hell isnt Thompson an ATG?

[bzkfn]

By the way, how the hell is Dimitrenko on your list but Chagaev isn't?

[GermanHitman]

Chagaev would pose a threat to fighters but i don't think wlad is one of them. Chagaev is tough but i don't see him as a threat to wlad himself. Dimitrenko has well flown under the radar thus far but soon he will EXPLODE into the scene.. Dimitrenko has a great amatuer background and is getting better in leaps and bounds. His height will be a huge advantage because he uses it well. He would personally for Wlad be much more difficult than a just above mediocre chagaev.

[JohnnyKickAss]

Chagaev would pose a threat to fighters but i don't think wlad is one of them. Chagaev is tough but i don't see him as a threat to wlad himself. Dimitrenko has well flown under the radar thus far but soon he will EXPLODE into the scene.. Dimitrenko has a great amatuer background and is getting better in leaps and bounds. His height will be a huge advantage because he uses it well. He would personally for Wlad be much more difficult than a just above mediocre chagaev.

I got to disagree there...I his last fight Dimitrenko was floored by a totally shot Timo Hoffmann...even though Dimitrenko won that one scoring two or three knockdowns himself...But Hoffmann was way past it and still gave Dimitrenko nearly more than he could handle...Dimitrenko has good speed and decent skill,but thats it...no punch(for a heavy) and chinny...

[CutMeMick]

Suprised no ones mentioned Peter being that he floored Wladdy 3 times and all. I would say Peter.

[Kev]

Suprised no ones mentioned Peter being that he floored Wladdy 3 times and all. I would say Peter.

Yeah but he's obvious choice and the fight that everyone wants to see.

I was assuming the post meant who else.

[GermanHitman]

Chagaev would pose a threat to fighters but i don't think wlad is one of them. Chagaev is tough but i don't see him as a threat to wlad himself. Dimitrenko has well flown under the radar thus far but soon he will EXPLODE into the scene.. Dimitrenko has a great amatuer background and is getting better in leaps and bounds. His height will be a huge advantage because he uses it well. He would personally for Wlad be much more difficult than a just above mediocre chagaev.

I got to disagree there...I his last fight Dimitrenko was floored by a totally shot Timo Hoffmann...even though Dimitrenko won that one scoring two or three knockdowns himself...But Hoffmann was way past it and still gave Dimitrenko nearly more than he could handle...Dimitrenko has good speed and decent skill,but thats it...no punch(for a heavy) and chinny...

I can understand your view, i just think dimitrenko does have a way to go... but when you say a " totally shot" hoffman.. is this the ONE AND ONLY guy that went the distance with Vitali Klitschko? That Timo Hoffman? Let's remember, Dimitrenko is still green in a sense.. he has time and natural abilities that can be given to someone speaking in terms of size. You don't start out on top.. he's a work in progress.. i think you will in the next year see him on HBO IMO.

[JohnnyKickAss]

Chagaev would pose a threat to fighters but i don't think wlad is one of them. Chagaev is tough but i don't see him as a threat to wlad himself. Dimitrenko has well flown under the radar thus far but soon he will EXPLODE into the scene.. Dimitrenko has a great amatuer background and is getting better in leaps and bounds. His height will be a huge advantage because he uses it well. He would personally for Wlad be much more difficult than a just above mediocre chagaev.

I got to disagree there...I his last fight Dimitrenko was floored by a totally shot Timo Hoffmann...even though Dimitrenko won that one scoring two or three knockdowns himself...But Hoffmann was way past it and still gave Dimitrenko nearly more than he could handle...Dimitrenko has good speed and decent skill,but thats it...no punch(for a heavy) and chinny...

I can understand your view, i just think dimitrenko does have a way to go... but when you say a " totally shot" hoffman.. is this the ONE AND ONLY guy that went the distance with Vitali Klitschko? That Timo Hoffman? Let's remember, Dimitrenko is still green in a sense.. he has time and natural abilities that can be given to someone speaking in terms of size. You don't start out on top.. he's a work in progress.. i think you will in the next year see him on HBO IMO.

Yep...that Timo Hoffmann and you can be sure if Hoffmann would have been in his prime like vs Klitschko(or even against Krasnqi),Dimitrenko would have lost...I've following Dimitrenkos career for quite some time and I hope he will step it up soon,but so far he evaded the bigger names succesfully...

[GermanHitman]

I got to disagree there...I his last fight Dimitrenko was floored by a totally shot Timo Hoffmann...even though Dimitrenko won that one scoring two or three knockdowns himself...But Hoffmann was way past it and still gave Dimitrenko nearly more than he could handle...Dimitrenko has good speed and decent skill,but thats it...no punch(for a heavy) and chinny...

I can understand your view, i just think dimitrenko does have a way to go... but when you say a " totally shot" hoffman.. is this the ONE AND ONLY guy that went the distance with Vitali Klitschko? That Timo Hoffman? Let's remember, Dimitrenko is still green in a sense.. he has time and natural abilities that can be given to someone speaking in terms of size. You don't start out on top.. he's a work in progress.. i think you will in the next year see him on HBO IMO.

Yep...that Timo Hoffmann and you can be sure if Hoffmann would have been in his prime like vs Klitschko(or even against Krasnqi),Dimitrenko would have lost...I've following Dimitrenkos career for quite some time and I hope he will step it up soon,but so far he evaded the bigger names succesfully...

I don't so much think it's Dimitrenko ducking bigger names as much as Klaus Peter kohl being notorious for padding really rediculously impressive records for all of his fighters before sending them into the lion's den metaphorically speaking. All the German boxing stables do that.. they work a fighter up huge in europe and then make sure that they can somewhat withstand things and then make them fight bums a little more after that.. and then they finally give the someone with half a name.

[Kev]

I can understand your view, i just think dimitrenko does have a way to go... but when you say a " totally shot" hoffman.. is this the ONE AND ONLY guy that went the distance with Vitali Klitschko? That Timo Hoffman? Let's remember, Dimitrenko is still green in a sense.. he has time and natural abilities that can be given to someone speaking in terms of size. You don't start out on top.. he's a work in progress.. i think you will in the next year see him on HBO IMO.

Yep...that Timo Hoffmann and you can be sure if Hoffmann would have been in his prime like vs Klitschko(or even against Krasnqi),Dimitrenko would have lost...I've following Dimitrenkos career for quite some time and I hope he will step it up soon,but so far he evaded the bigger names succesfully...

I don't so much think it's Dimitrenko ducking bigger names as much as Klaus Peter kohl being notorious for padding really rediculously impressive records for all of his fighters before sending them into the lion's den metaphorically speaking. All the German boxing stables do that.. they work a fighter up huge in europe and then make sure that they can somewhat withstand things and then make them fight bums a little more after that.. and then they finally give the someone with half a name.

You forgot to add....and then they get knocked out