Who Poses The Biggest Threat If Any To Wladimir Klitschko?

[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...

[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.

[Kel]

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.

Haye would not stand for that shit for 12 rounds he would take risks to land.

[amat]

There are a few different.

I like Thompson but I'm not sure he could stand the offensive attack of Wladimir. Thompson isn't a real assertive guy and I think that's what it's going to take to beat Wlad and for Thompson to be comfortable he has to lay back at range and that's never good versus Wlad.

Still, I'm glad Thompson got some play in here.

I think the power of Sam Peter can get to him. Sam doesn't have the best form and pitter pats like a baby sometimes but he does have power in those straight punches of his, he can take Klitschko's punch and if he can catch him then he can have Wlad in trouble.

He'll never win a decision against Wlad but you can't count out his power.

David Haye is the guy. Someone athletic, someone able to move Klitschko backwards and someone who has power. Haye has the capability to do all that.

I'm not sure he wins but Haye will make Klitschko fight tooth and nail to win and he'll make Wlad perfect if Wlad wins. I want this fight.

Povetkin takes to many shots to get in there with Klitschko but he is chippy. I wouldn't count him out, he gets better as the fight goes along and if Wlad doesn't punish him (like he tends not to do), then Povetkin will continue to fight. I wouldn't mind matching Povetkin in there.

Get him in there with an aura of confidence around him and use that to win. That's what those latter two have, they would no doubt believe they belong in the ring with Klitschko and that is half the battle.