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    Default Re: Wladimir Klitschko passes Larry Holmes to become the 2nd longest-reigning HW cham

    Like others have pointed out, until hes undisputed he is no where near.

    Who has had the most successfull undisputed title defences? That would be more truthfull. To be able to hold on to the titles and defend them is a major feat given the schedule youd have to fight to sort your mandatories etc.

    In fact, Holmes never held more than one title even though they were all abailable to him, so he shouldnt be credited with his reign either. Fighting only one organisations ranked fighters isnt the same as having to fight everyone to hold on to your titles. The first time he fought for all 3 was when he was knocked out by Tyson.
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    Default Re: Wladimir Klitschko passes Larry Holmes to become the 2nd longest-reigning HW cham

    Any day now.......

    Larry will go on record saying that Wladimir Klitschko couldn't carry his jock.
    Then he'll go on to say the Klitschko's only get all the attention because they're white.

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    Default Re: Wladimir Klitschko passes Larry Holmes to become the 2nd longest-reigning HW cham

    Gotta give credit where credit is due.

    Wlad is now easily within the top 7 and arguably top 5 all time.

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    Default Re: Wladimir Klitschko passes Larry Holmes to become the 2nd longest-reigning HW cham

    Quote Originally Posted by TysonBomb View Post
    Gotta give credit where credit is due.

    Wlad is now easily within the top 7 and arguably top 5 all time.
    Wlad has never even been undisputed and until he beats his brother or his brother retires, he cant be regarded as the undisputed best of this era.

    It would be better for Wlads career if Vitali just retired and let Fury, Pulev, Haye etc fight for the vacant title and then try and win that title. That would be the cherry on top for his career.

    As it is, he's just been one of the belt holders, he's never been the only belt holder.

    Mike Tyson gets shit but he managed to unify all the titles and keep them together for 6 successfull defences, he lost them in the 7th.

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    Default Re: Wladimir Klitschko passes Larry Holmes to become the 2nd longest-reigning HW cham

    Wlad deserves his credit. Shit he's been undefeated for 8 years in a division where 1 punch can change everything with a chin made of rice paper. In fairness Marciano gets an awful lot of credit for dominating a much weaker era. I cant think of one fighter on his docket that he fought in their prime other than LaStarza.

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    Default Re: Wladimir Klitschko passes Larry Holmes to become the 2nd longest-reigning HW cham

    Quote Originally Posted by IamInuit View Post
    Wlad deserves his credit. Shit he's been undefeated for 8 years in a division where 1 punch can change everything with a chin made of rice paper. In fairness Marciano gets an awful lot of credit for dominating a much weaker era. I cant think of one fighter on his docket that he fought in their prime other than LaStarza.
    True, but hell who was there for him to fight? Rex Layne wasn't horrible, a 9-5 favorite to beat The Rock when they fought.

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    Default Re: Wladimir Klitschko passes Larry Holmes to become the 2nd longest-reigning HW cham

    Quote Originally Posted by El Kabong View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by IamInuit View Post
    Wlad deserves his credit. Shit he's been undefeated for 8 years in a division where 1 punch can change everything with a chin made of rice paper. In fairness Marciano gets an awful lot of credit for dominating a much weaker era. I cant think of one fighter on his docket that he fought in their prime other than LaStarza.
    True, but hell who was there for him to fight? Rex Layne wasn't horrible, a 9-5 favorite to beat The Rock when they fought.
    Clever. I suppose Wlad could tell all these guys how to beat him. Ftr when he fights toe stubber, no thanks Povetkin it will mark the first time I have actually cheered for the man.

    Love the glove mics


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    I wonder if he will overtake Louis

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    Default Re: Wladimir Klitschko passes Larry Holmes to become the 2nd longest-reigning HW cham

    Quote Originally Posted by Tam Seddon View Post
    I wonder if he will overtake Louis
    He cant.

    Whos better Vitali or Wlad?

    No one knows, they wont fight each other. Ntil Vitali fucks off and Wlad can win all 3 titles, hes not proper unified and his defences are as worthless as Holmes.

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