Quote Originally Posted by Lyle View Post
I think comparatively speaking Wladimir fights more "by the book" than Lennox Lewis did. Maybe that's why Lewis was considered more fun to watch by most people.

I will say it's a testament to how great Lewis was to be able to recover so quickly and even win on an "off night" like he had vs Bruno. Being able to work through that kind of adversity makes fighters great. For example Marciano and "The Punch" vs Walcott came at a point when Rocky was almost stopped the previous round. That moment alone added a lot to Marciano's legacy.

I know many people find Wlad boring but IMO he is an exciting guy that is meant for pure boxing fans...I mean put it into perspective...

He is a big big HW with brutal power...I have heard former opponents say his jab is like other guys straight rights....

He has a shakey chin so you never know what could end the night..

When he does finish a guy he does it in exciting fashion most of the time unless they get broken down and quit.....

I actually preferred the Wlad that was around before he lost to Sanders....He threw his punches with perfect style...he was a freaking text book....

He just had the European style that was made fore the amateurs that often was kind of blah but the whole aura about him was exciting to watch....A big reason why he overshadowed Vitaly early on