Who would be favored?

[Gandalf]

For someone who was seemingly done in with injury problems Vitali has come back in very rude health. He's the pick of the bunch for me and I regard him as a significantly better fighter than his brother.

I like watching Vitali fight (except for those times where he clinches a little too quickly). He has high output which is something I really like in a fighter and it's great the way you can barely touch him with his hands hanging around his waist. His footwork is awkward all too often, but his height and reach give him all the advantages.

I can't see him losing in the next year at least. And I don't see that many competitors on the horizon either.

[SaltyBacon]

nobody

[littlebif]

Not at the moment,carnt see him fighting to much longer he is slowing down.

[Hunter]

Not at the moment,carnt see him fighting to much longer he is slowing down.

He cant be slowing down that much, Vitali just completely dominated a top ten heavyweight........To me he looked just as good as he ever has, he has always had an awkward style....

And to answer the question I dont think there is a heavyweight that could even challenge him other than Wlad.....

[BIG H]

I think Vitali is streets ahead of all the rest including his brother, who is the 2nd best out there imo. No sign of anybody else coming through anytime soon *unless you believe the Haye hype )

[littlebif]

I think Vitali is streets ahead of all the rest including his brother, who is the 2nd best out there imo. No sign of anybody else coming through anytime soon *unless you believe the Haye hype )

I think Haye has a chance with Wlad but not a chance of beating Vitali.

[Nameless]

I think Vitali is streets ahead of all the rest including his brother, who is the 2nd best out there imo. No sign of anybody else coming through anytime soon *unless you believe the Haye hype )

I think Haye has a chance with Wlad but not a chance of beating Vitali.

Based on the fact that Wlad's chin is very average and that a lucky punch could make all the difference, yeah, but that beside, Wlad has the edge on every other level by a good measure.