Wladimir Klitschko vs Dillian Whyte

[danconnollyeire]

I'd be interested. It would be one of wlads best wins if he could pull it off and would definitely enhance his historical ranking.

I'm not being funny, but when people talk about Wlad's career defining fights, I'd be surprised if Whyte is top 10

It would be in the context of coming back at 42 and beating a top 5 heavyweight. Yeah, it would enhance his historical ranking.

Vitali took 4 years out and came back at nearly 40 and smashed Samuel Peter but no one cares cos Peter was fat and rubbish

[oogiebe]

I'm not being funny, but when people talk about Wlad's career defining fights, I'd be surprised if Whyte is top 10

It would be in the context of coming back at 42 and beating a top 5 heavyweight. Yeah, it would enhance his historical ranking.

Vitali took 4 years out and came back at nearly 40 and smashed Samuel Peter but no one cares cos Peter was fat and rubbish

True, but also Vitali doesn't have near Wlad's "body of work."

[danconnollyeire]

It would be in the context of coming back at 42 and beating a top 5 heavyweight. Yeah, it would enhance his historical ranking.

Vitali took 4 years out and came back at nearly 40 and smashed Samuel Peter but no one cares cos Peter was fat and rubbish

True, but also Vitali doesn't have near Wlad's "body of work."

You're kinda proving my point though, why would anyone care about him coming back and beating Whyte with his current body of work

[oogiebe]

Vitali took 4 years out and came back at nearly 40 and smashed Samuel Peter but no one cares cos Peter was fat and rubbish

True, but also Vitali doesn't have near Wlad's "body of work."

You're kinda proving my point though, why would anyone care about him coming back and beating Whyte with his current body of work

Personally? I don't care. Wlad is yesteryear's story.

[danconnollyeire]

True, but also Vitali doesn't have near Wlad's "body of work."

You're kinda proving my point though, why would anyone care about him coming back and beating Whyte with his current body of work

Personally? I don't care. Wlad is yesteryear's story.

Agreed

[oogiebe]

You're kinda proving my point though, why would anyone care about him coming back and beating Whyte with his current body of work

Personally? I don't care. Wlad is yesteryear's story.

Agreed

[Autobarn]

why would Wladimir come back for Whyte?

a bit of a novelty fight. might even turn out to be a good fight, given the timing.

anyway, I want to see Whyte in with a current champion, not a past one, as I feel he's earned it.

[leejonesjnr]

why would Wladimir come back for Whyte?

a bit of a novelty fight. might even turn out to be a good fight, given the timing.

anyway, I want to see Whyte in with a current champion, not a past one, as I feel he's earned it.

Yeah. I don't really like him but he should get a title fight given his recent resume.

[oogiebe]

why would Wladimir come back for Whyte?

a bit of a novelty fight. might even turn out to be a good fight, given the timing.

anyway, I want to see Whyte in with a current champion, not a past one, as I feel he's earned it.

I know it seems silly for Wlad to come back. I'm reading more that (and who knows if it's true) that Eddie Hearn is trying to find a name to fulfill his April 13 Wembley card. So Wlad vs Whyte was 'whispered' about. I really don't care if Wlad comes back or not. I don't see him beating any of the top three at this point in his life, so why bother.

[Stuarty]

I want to see this. I'm not sure Whyte batters Wlad unless he's completely shot to shit! The Wlad that rattled Pulev would completely annihilate Whyte and the version that fought AJ would beat him without too much trouble as well.... I like Whyte, he's as game as fukk and good value but he's vastly overrated because of the Sky PPV crap.... A watered down version of Wlad should still beat him...

[oogiebe]

I want to see this. I'm not sure Whyte batters Wlad unless he's completely shot to poo! The Wlad that rattled Pulev would completely annihilate Whyte and the version that fought AJ would beat him without too much trouble as well.... I like Whyte, he's as game as fukk and good value but he's vastly overrated because of the Sky PPV crap.... A watered down version of Wlad should still beat him...

You really think so? Without putting too much thought into it, I have to give the nod to Whyte. He's been busy; in tough fights; has improved; has good size; pretty fair left hook. Not an opponent for a ring rusted 42 y/o, imho.

[Stuarty]

I want to see this. I'm not sure Whyte batters Wlad unless he's completely shot to poo! The Wlad that rattled Pulev would completely annihilate Whyte and the version that fought AJ would beat him without too much trouble as well.... I like Whyte, he's as game as fukk and good value but he's vastly overrated because of the Sky PPV crap.... A watered down version of Wlad should still beat him...

You really think so? Without putting too much thought into it, I have to give the nod to Whyte. He's been busy; in tough fights; has improved; has good size; pretty fair left hook. Not an opponent for a ring rusted 42 y/o, imho.

I like Whyte mate but Wlad would've almost certainly kept himself in top shape even when not active. Wlad still has the tools to beat a guy like Whyte convincingly IMO. Don't get me wrong though, I'd be rooting for Dillian....

[oogiebe]

I want to see this. I'm not sure Whyte batters Wlad unless he's completely shot to poo! The Wlad that rattled Pulev would completely annihilate Whyte and the version that fought AJ would beat him without too much trouble as well.... I like Whyte, he's as game as fukk and good value but he's vastly overrated because of the Sky PPV crap.... A watered down version of Wlad should still beat him...

You really think so? Without putting too much thought into it, I have to give the nod to Whyte. He's been busy; in tough fights; has improved; has good size; pretty fair left hook. Not an opponent for a ring rusted 42 y/o, imho.

I like Whyte mate but Wlad would've almost certainly kept himself in top shape even when not active. Wlad still has the tools to beat a guy like Whyte convincingly IMO. Don't get me wrong though, I'd be rooting for Dillian....

I hear ya, but staying in shape and being in the ring are two totally different things. I could be wrong (not the first, not the last), but Dillian is too good to lose to an old fighter out of the ring for so long. I hope Whyte gets his shot at AJ. He earned that one, no doubt. This Wlad story is Hearn's, IMHO. Let him stay retired.

[Spiker]

Wlad is all wrong for Whyte even at this stage. Those long right hands down the middle of whytes defence. Whyte is clumsy and despite wlad being past it he is more refined and expect him to KO Whyte in about 6 rounds in fact I will bet on it if this fight happens

[Nondescript]

why would Wladimir come back for Whyte?

a bit of a novelty fight. might even turn out to be a good fight, given the timing.

anyway, I want to see Whyte in with a current champion, not a past one, as I feel he's earned it.

I'm guessing it would act an eliminate of sorts for another shot at Joshua.

[Boxerbeetle]

Whyte is so ridiculously overrated on here

[oogiebe]

Whyte is so ridiculously overrated on here

Maybe you're right, but he comes to fight and at least he's fought some decent opposition. I can't fault him when he's doing more than most other top 10 HW's.

[jamamb]

wlad was much better then whyte, who knows now, doubt it happens

[oogiebe]

wlad was much better then whyte, who knows now, doubt it happens

Yup...we'll never know because this is not going happen.

[Onetimeonly]

I'd be interested. It would be one of wlads best wins if he could pull it off and would definitely enhance his historical ranking.

I'm not being funny, but when people talk about Wlad's career defining fights, I'd be surprised if Whyte is top 10

He'd be top 5.

[smiling assassin]

I'd be interested. It would be one of wlads best wins if he could pull it off and would definitely enhance his historical ranking.

I'm not being funny, but when people talk about Wlad's career defining fights, I'd be surprised if Whyte is top 10

He'd be top 5.

Sorry mate but it definitely wouldn't be in the top 5. Whyte is average and is only getting recognition because of the lack of depth in the division.

[jamamb]

i dont think whyte as a win on his resume would do much to change his historical standing, whyte may be top 5 on it but wlad beat a lot of guys around whytes level imo

[skanksta]

Whyte is so ridiculously overrated on here

I think he's rated just right.
Everyone knows he's good but not great, right ?

British-level boxing ability
English-level speed and movement
Alphabet champ power
ATG for the "dog" in him - a real, aggressive 'win at all costs' type.

Overall - World Class gatekeeper. Gives anyone a competitive fight, but the best beat him with a beat to spare. .

I think he's liked for his attitude, more than over-rated. From press conference to final bell - he's easy to root for and good to watch.

[gilgamesh]

It'd be interesting. Though Wlad clearly isn't what he used to be this would still be a 50/50 fight in my mind if Wlad is still capable of being the same guy we saw in the AJ fight.

[Onetimeonly]

I'm not being funny, but when people talk about Wlad's career defining fights, I'd be surprised if Whyte is top 10

He'd be top 5.

Sorry mate but it definitely wouldn't be in the top 5. Whyte is average and is only getting recognition because of the lack of depth in the division.

Ok