Klitschkos All-Time Greats?

Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko have jointly ruled the heavyweight division in pro boxing for many years. With their combinations of size, power, and formidable jabs, they have been able to overcome the rigid, robot-like mobilities they displayed in their early years, and today stand dominant. The time has come to discuss how they would have fared against some of the division's recent all-time greats. Muhammad Ali, I feel, would have outpointed either of the brothers rather easily, due to his speed, quickness, mobility, and solid chin. George Foreman would have out-slugged either Klitschko within three rounds, the difference being that Foreman had the edge in raw power and a better chin than either brother. Lennox Lewis and Larry Holmes both had the natural ability to come out on top against the Klitschkos, but either Lewis or Holmes also could be kayo victims if they were to get nailed. Joe Frazier, on the other hand, wouldn't have been able to get past the jab and get inside on Wladimir or Vitali. His lack of an outstanding chin would have gotten him kayoed within five rounds against either Klitschko brother. Mike Tyson? That could have gone either way. Tyson in his early days certainly could have intimidated either Klitschko, especially early in their careers. He would have had all kinds of trouble against a more mature Wladimir or Vitali. As for Evander Holyfield, I think he was simply to small to stand up to the brothers. He would have been battered and stopped late in a fight against either one. Who would win between the brothers? I hope we never find out. Vitali and Wladimir should continue to honor their mother's request that they never fight. Besides, brothers should be brothers! The Klitschko brother belong where they are, right now: on top of the world and in each other's corner. (For more on Muhammad Ali, please read the free sample of my e-book!) amzn.to/jDEX9v (Kindle) or bit.ly/p2evgA (Nook) (Please copy and paste either link to your browser's address window if no hyper-link appears.)