Eddie Chambers explains why Wladimir Klitschko is an all-time great

[Freedom]

Eddie Chambers explains why Wladimir Klitschko is an all-time great

“You cannot argue with his success. He has been at the top of the division for 10 years and his credentials speak for themselves as one of the best heavyweights of all time.”

“Wladimir is clever both inside and outside the ring,” continued Chambers.

“And he knows how to generate some interest in fights against the likes of Alex Leapai even when Leapai had already lost to a guy like Kevin Johnson, who is a talented fighter, but has never been able to get over that hump and win a title. “Wladimir would look at Leapai and think that’s a good guy to fight because he’s a big puncher and people might think he had a chance to knock him out.”

David Haye incessantly taunted Wladimir during the build up to their 2011 encounter in Hamburg by wearing t-shirts that graphically portrayed his severed head. As a challenger the Londoner posed a significant threat on paper to the reign of Klitschko with his concussive power and speed but on fight night Haye found out that saying you can beat the 6ft 6” champion is one thing, carrying it out is something else entirely.

“Klitschko does the grab and hold thing really well against smaller guys and he will also extend his jabbing arm to keep you at bay,” Chambers explained. “He also has that elite strength on top of his size and power which makes getting inside on him very, very difficult. He’s also very athletic, much more so than the big heavyweights he has been fighting so to beat him you almost need that perfect storm.”

From the fast and elusive guys to the powerful modern day super heavyweights, Wladimir has turned away all comers and looks as though he can continue to dominate the division for as long as he sees fit despite the recent rise to prominence of the ‘new breed’ of fighters such as Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.

“Like Mike (Tyson) used to say ‘Everyone has a plan until they get hit,’” said Chambers. “But that doesn’t mean these guys facing him (Klitschko) shouldn’t have a plan!”

“When I watch my fight with Wladimir there were things I did in the fight that worked early on but then I got caught with a right hand and it made me feel as though I needed to land something on him instead of playing to my strengths.

“That is the difference between Wladimir and the rest of the division. He can stick meticulously to a game plan and he doesn’t let up which for me marks him out as a great champion.”

[El Kabong]

Everyone knows what Wlad is going to do in the ring, but they still can't stop it....it's not for lack of trying, it's not for lack of dedication, it's just he does little things so perfectly.

He'll gladly jab you to death for 12 rounds just as soon as score a KO.

He controls distance and pace in an expert manner.

He has power, but his hand speed is surprising.

His hand eye coordination is amazing.

If he can land a flush jab then he can land a flush right cross and there's not many boxers who have perfected that art like he has.

He is un-phased by trash talk, mind games, and childish actions.

He is always in top shape.

He is calm and deliberate in the ring. People like to think his use of the clinch is something he uses because he's scared or frightened....no, he knows what he's doing and he does it on purpose.

For a 6'6-6'7 240+ pound heavyweight Wladimir moves around the ring lightly when needed.


If nothing else Wladimir is an amazing athlete, some find him boring to watch, but most boxers would be helped tremendously if they studied his style, it's pragmatic and it works. Bruce Lee who is considered one of the greatest martial artists of all-time founded Jeet kun Do which is the style of no style, being as Lao Tsu said "Like water" water has no form until it has a container, it adapts, adjusts, and sometimes this causes for what some people call boring fights, but the key to fighting is WINNING not excitement...to win vs all comers and all styles is impressive...to do so for 10 years is most impressive.

[cyclone]

Everyone knows what Wlad is going to do in the ring, but they still can't stop it....it's not for lack of trying, it's not for lack of dedication, it's just he does little things so perfectly.

He'll gladly jab you to death for 12 rounds just as soon as score a KO.

He controls distance and pace in an expert manner.

He has power, but his hand speed is surprising.

His hand eye coordination is amazing.

If he can land a flush jab then he can land a flush right cross and there's not many boxers who have perfected that art like he has.

He is un-phased by trash talk, mind games, and childish actions.

He is always in top shape.

He is calm and deliberate in the ring. People like to think his use of the clinch is something he uses because he's scared or frightened....no, he knows what he's doing and he does it on purpose.

For a 6'6-6'7 240+ pound heavyweight Wladimir moves around the ring lightly when needed.


If nothing else Wladimir is an amazing athlete, some find him boring to watch, but most boxers would be helped tremendously if they studied his style, it's pragmatic and it works. Bruce Lee who is considered one of the greatest martial artists of all-time founded Jeet kun Do which is the style of no style, being as Lao Tsu said "Like water" water has no form until it has a container, it adapts, adjusts, and sometimes this causes for what some people call boring fights, but the key to fighting is WINNING not excitement...to win vs all comers and all styles is impressive...to do so for 10 years is most impressive.

This thread is a neo nazi hoe-huddle..

Joe Louis had a bum of the month tour.

Vlad has a bum of the month CAREER and still managed to get KTFO.

[Beanflicker]

Meh, I never faulted Wlad for being boring because the sport is supposed to be "hit and not get hit", especially at HW where you're fighting 230-270lb guys who could knock your head off your shoulders.

Wlad got knocked out a few times... who needs that in their lives? Better to be safe.

And even in fighting safe, Wlad has one of the best KO ratios of any champion.

[El Kabong]

This thread is a neo nazi hoe-huddle..

Joe Louis had a bum of the month tour.

Vlad has a bum of the month CAREER and still managed to get KTFO.

Oh I'm sorry, I didn't know I was only supposed to support NON-white fighters...

[Freedom]

This thread is a neo nazi hoe-huddle..

Are you saying Eddie Chambers is a neo nazi?

[El Kabong]

This thread is a neo nazi hoe-huddle..

Are you saying Eddie Chambers is a neo nazi?

Well he may as well be.....



I mean for fucks sake, the man had the nerve to compliment the heavyweight champion of the world!

[Violent Demise]

He's boring. He can't take a punch. His opponents are crap. Wlad has heard it all through out the years. And you know what? He don't give a fuck. He ain't gonna change a damn thing. And he shouldn't have too. Fools don't like the way he fight. Wlad says fuck you. Learn to like it. Or don't watch him. As far him changing his style? Not a muthafukkin option

[Silkeyjoe]

This thread is a neo nazi hoe-huddle..

Joe Louis had a bum of the month tour.

Vlad has a bum of the month CAREER and still managed to get KTFO.

Oh I'm sorry, I didn't know I was only supposed to support NON-white fighters...

Looks like another onetime. If you like a white fighter you're clearly a racist!

[Ron Swanson]

It's fact he jumps, literally jumps on people's backs. I'd like to see what he could do without holding and without jumping on backs. In other words, I'd like to see him box. I suspect he'd be a very good boxer if he tried it. Probably the best in the world. But he is nearly unbeatable in whatever sport it is he participates in.

[El Kabong]

This thread is a neo nazi hoe-huddle..

Joe Louis had a bum of the month tour.

Vlad has a bum of the month CAREER and still managed to get KTFO.

Oh I'm sorry, I didn't know I was only supposed to support NON-white fighters...

Looks like another onetime. If you like a white fighter you're clearly a racist!

Well obviously...I mean why else would anyone ever like a white fighter right?

[El Kabong]

It's fact he jumps, literally jumps on people's backs. I'd like to see what he could do without holding and without jumping on backs. In other words, I'd like to see him box. I suspect he'd be a very good boxer if he tried it. Probably the best in the world. But he is nearly unbeatable in whatever sport it is he participates in.

Also he's not black either.....and in this day and age too....what an asshole he is

[Max Power]

It comes as no surprise to me that a modern top rated boxer comes out to credit the champ.

Pretty sure I'd listen to the guys actually participating in the sport rather than arm chain athletes at home who like to bag them!

Chambers'd probably be an ATG himself if it weren't for the absolute dominance of Wladimir, never before seen at HW.

[p4pking]

Chambers'd probably be an ATG himself if it weren't for the absolute dominance of Wladimir, never before seen at HW.

[El Kabong]

Chambers'd probably be an ATG himself if it weren't for the absolute dominance of Wladimir, never before seen at HW.

I believe Max is attempting to use my argument style hoping for equal effects... problem is that nobody is saying "Wlad is the best boxer in the history of boxing bar none" but if you ever doubted that Mayweather is far and alone the best ever or even dare name 1 single peer then #1 You catch hell and #2 you get called racist...or even if you imply Wladimir is good you get called racist.


Why do you guys have such a race problem? I don't care of what color a fighter is fuck I've hated Paulie Spadafora FOR AGES!!!! But I guess you can't handle a Ukrainian Heavyweight champion...gee super sorry, me and all the other white guys who run Boxing will get those belts right back to you many pardons!