Wlad is definitely better than most of the hate that has been stated above; Sure, the division is not as exciting as it once was but that doesn't mean that neither Vitali or Wlad are just on the top of a garbage bin. I think that the biggest problem peoples have with Wlad is that he doesn't fight excitingly but there again, he's a Kronk type of boxer, was Lewis anymore exciting? Nope, it was even worst in some way as he was allwayyss grabbing when peoples were getting closer. Worst modern champion? 2 words: John Ruiz. End of the story. Mchael Moorer? definitely not, he would get killed by Wlad.
The Real Deal at its peak? If Lewis did beat him, Wlad definitely can, especially as their size and fighting style are more or less the same with the same kind of chin. Prime Tyson? Tyson lost his soul against Douglas and got totally humiliated by LEwis with the jab jab powerhand strategy, it could be the same against Wlad, I am not saying that Wlad automatically wins but he would definitely has all his chances.
I would go as far as saying that if Wlad would head from North America or England, he would have much more respect and a lot more fan over the pond.

I can understand and accept why peoples don't like Wlad or the state of the actual division but a bit more moderation would be welcome in the "acid" remarks made toward him.