Wladimir Klitschko vs Vitali Klitschko - Boxing Dream Fight 

Vitali has one of the highest KO ratios in boxing history (92%), was never knocked down in a fight and was never behind on the judges scorecards after 2 rounds. He came back after almost 4 years out the ring at age 37 to make an easy night's work of WBC champ Samuel Peter (who had given Wlad problems). The only losses he ever had were due to serious injuries, and he was ahead on all scorecards against both Lewis and Byrd. Vitali is one of the most underrated boxers of modern times.

Rummy forgot the most important factor: they're brothers, and Vitali is the older one. I have Vitali defeating Wladimir by 7th round stoppage, but Vitali losing to Mama Klitschko directly afterwards by first round knockout.

Psychology plays an enormous part in elite sport. I don't think that Wlad would ever have truly believed he could beat his big brother.

Very good breakdown. I believe prime Vitali would hold his own against any HW in boxing history. He was tough as anyone and very underrated. His only real weakness was injuries.

Vitali defended his title against 7 top ten ranked contenders, 3 inside the top 3. Wladimar beat 23 different men in world title fights (breaking Joe Louis record), he beat 10 current or former world champions & 12 undefeated fighters with 10 fight or more. Both resumes stack up against the best from any era but the debate rages on who was the best of their era.

If Rummy says Wlad wins then it's clear Vitali wins

You made a great case for Wlad until you said a few scary moments along the way. Wladimir rarely responded well in scary moments and Vitali relished in those moments whether on the delivering or receiving end. I simply don't think Wlad would have survived vs Vitali once he found himself in trouble which likely would have been inevitable. Great vid on two great champions. 💯

Can't agree with you on this one, Rummy. Vitali had an inner core that Wlad didn't and would be simply too much for Wlad. And for all Steward's talents, he couldn't train Wlad's chin.

Klitschko wins this all day for me.

Vitali for me, his loss against lennox, showed me will, heart and balls

They are brothers, if they fight, momma wins. Hopping in the ring with her own belt for both of them

Vitali vs Lewis was on its way to being the greatest fight of all time

I think you're wrong on this one Rummy. Vitali was a more formidable opponent.

Only problem with your take to me is when wlad fought someone bigger than him (fury) he didn’t adjust. Vitali was just a straight monster

Vitali has won 45 of 47 fights and 41 of them by knockout. In the two defeats by injury he was ahead on the scorcards. That and the fact that Vitali was never on the ground during a fight makes him one of the best heavyweights for me and I wish his body had given him a bigger career. In addition, like his brother, he was always a fair sportsman.

Wladimir was very good and reigned for a very long time but Vitali was just different. Dude could stop any HW in any time period.

A lot of people underestimate the heart Wladimir showed in his career, and the easiest way to disprove this belief is to look at his final fight against the skilled and hard punching heavyweight who currently has the deepest resume in the division. He proved his heart by becoming one of the best HWs ever when everyone wrote him off. Tremendous punching power too. With that being said, Vitali does have an edge in punch resistance and has underrated punching power - he knew how to time and place his punches without loading up too much very well. Dillian Whyte and Shannon Briggs had a discussion about him and both said that his punches hurt a lot even when it seemed he wasn't trying too much. He has a very high KO percentage and was never dropped, all against 240 plus lbs heavyweights. One of the very few heavyweight champions who could fight very while backing up.. Both brothers very good defensively, and contrary to popular belief, they had pretty good head movement when they had to display this skill. Check Vitali vs Danny Williams leaning back and slipping multiple punches. It's a 55/45 fight in favour of Wladimir, i'm in the minority too. Huge fan of both.

Even in a theoretical fight Rummy would STILL pick the wrong winner!

I've always struggled with this one Klitschko might have a better jab but Klitschko had a better chin I think. It would be tough, but I'm thinking Klitschko by decision or late stoppage.

Rummy, I know you don't know shit about boxing, but I've learned so much about boxing history and analysis from your vids. Just wanted to say I appreciate your content and keep up the good work!

I really love both of these brothers. ♥️♥️

I love how the Klitschko Era is labelled as "the weakest ever" simply because his opponents weren't big names in the English-speaking world. While US had to watch a dreadful fat man dance between Hasim Rahman and James Toney, Eastern Europe enjoyed action-packed fights of guys like Alexander Povetkin, Ruslan Chagaev, Alexander Dimitrenko or Vladimir Virchis, very talented guys that were labelled by the US and UK as nobodies. Just because you don't know a boxer doesn't mean he's shit.

I'd LOVE to see a 03-04 Vitali against a current Tyson Fury.. That would be one interesting fight

Yess! I've thought about this dream super-fight many a time. I got Vit. Wlad's prob the better athlete, but Vit was a real-life Drago. Tough af!

I still believe Vitali's toughness would win the day. Sure Vitali was awkward and didn't have as much snap in his shots. He continued to throw a variety of punches throughout his career. Where as Steward in fine tuning Wladimir, and to keep his questionable chin protected, Wladimir became a three punch fighter. Jab, Straight, Left Hook. I think Vitali's great judgement of distance, granite chin, and awkward but vaired punch arsenal would win the day.

Vitali by late stoppage. He was made of iron & only ever got stopped because of a shoulder injury or severe cuts. He never got dropped. Wladimir couldn't take a decent punch, which is why he developed the style that he did, to air caution & protect himself whilst wearing his opponent down. But Vitali would've been too tough for Wladimir.

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Suggestion for the next video in the series - Roy Jones jr vs Dariusz Michalczewski

If Rummy says Wlad, then my money would go on Vitalka 100%.

I remember dreaming about this as they are BOTH two of the greatest heavyweights of all-time but having met the brothers a few times when they were in NYC training I knew it would never happen. Both are very cerebral and have a loyalty beyond words. In their primes it is a tough call. Wlad has one of the best straight jabs in history and is a master technician. Vitali is one of the greatest power punchers ever with a devastating crosses and hooks. I see Wlad taking a decision if his chin holds up as there is not a heavyweight he couldn't beat on any given night. Or Vitali KOs his brother

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Big Klitzchko beats little Klitzchko. No contest.

For your next one, please may you do Lennox Lewis vs Larry Holmes? They could have fought back in the 90s during Larry's comeback, but it never got to happen.

These 2 DOMINATED Boxing for 10 years. I'm an identical twin. My bro and I loved the Klitschko brothers. I don't think people realize how BIG the gap was between these 2 and the rest of the HW division. It was like that for almost a decade. There was no 3rd fighter. I believe they dominated for an extra 3 years based on size and boxing IQ.

Prime for prime it's Vitali for me. Great content Rummy. Made for really good listening. Bless up bro 👊

I love this video I haven't watched it yet but I was having trouble falling asleep and when I saw the thumbnail I was out for 17 hours.

A fight between these two great warriors could have potentially been the best of all time. But at the end of the day, they still have to live the rest of their lives, post boxing career, as brothers, and they were obviously very close. And given their competitive nature, this fight would have been so competitive and so brutal, that neither one of them were likely to psychologically recover from it. And that is why they did not fight each other, and I am personally glad they didn't. Some things are more important than our own personal entertainment.

Excellent work Rummy!

Vitali's partnership with Fritz Sdunek was also great. Fritz was very underrated trainer.

Straight up not pissing in your pocket. You're probably the best boxing analyst out there.

Nice work. Great segment. I particularly like the writing. Awesome clips though!

Vitali by KO. I love the prime vs prime arguments, they're the only ones that really matter. I think a prime Vitali potentially scrapes an all time 10 spot.

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2003 Vitali vs 2010 Wlad? I got Vitali 💪🏻

As always excellent work Rummy.I take on board all the advantages you listed for Wladimir,but I would bet on his big brother. Vitali was a very,very tough guy with one of the greatest chins in heavyweight-history.

Vitali definitely beats Wlad I think Vitali could compete in Any era

you nailed it Rummy..you sure know alot for not knowing shit about boxing..appreciate your knowledge, commentary, and editing..you're the man and need a patreon or something similar sir

Personally I believe if you mix the best attributes of both brothers into one fighter, that boxer would be the best of all time

These two legends shall be forever remembered for their strength, not in the ring, but, in these trying times they are currently experiencing. Both men are staying in Ukraine to battle the Russian army in the streets if they must, with Vitaly being the major of the capital, Kyiv, as is the Ukrainian President. May God watch over these men and may God bless Ukraine 🇺🇦🇺🇸

Love the idea of this dream fight series

Vitali without a doubt before I even watched this video.

Vitali was the king

Vitality was monster he never lost ( only 2 on Injury and been ahead on points) Lenox had to retired early to Avoid rematch

Can't ignore the Emanuel Steward factor.

Rummy’s Corner is a must for any boxer enthusiast period

Vitali is a real Fighter. Even Wladimir himself said his brother beats him in a Fight. Every boxing Fan knows that

Vitali for me

Thanks for these videos, Rummy!

No way prime Wladimir survives "a few scary moments along the way" (as you said) against a high-caliber finisher like prime Vitali. Wladimir have never dealt with harsh moments and adversities well, and there are so many evidence to prove that. If those moments happen, there's no doubt in my mind that Vitali finishes him off rather quickly - instead of letting him off to a decision. And although it's true that on paper, Wladimir seems to be more technical and have more raw power, Vitali has the attributes to make up where it matters the most (extremely durable chin, super high pain threshold, and the fact that he just "fights" better, and make better decisions in hard moments).

Vitali would destroy Wladimir

Great video. Too often I think of them as the same person.

Emmanuel Steward is simply the greatest boxing trainer of all time

You do a great job on this channel, Rummy, thank you for the videos. Even if it did break my heart seeing that Danny Williams footage.

Wladamir literally said that Vatali is better and would beat him think that’s why they stopped sparring got to heated when vatali was beating him

Wlad himself once said “I became a fighter; Vitali was born a fighter.” It would be an amazing fight & Wlad probably would display better skills but despite that I don’t think he would be able to seriously rock Vitali (who took Lewis’s best shots and has never been down.) Vitali is also the more aggressive, with a very awkward style and a relentless crushing jab. All you have to do is compare how they both performed against Corrie Sanders, who KO’d Wlad and was then stopped by Vitali.

For my money Vitali was too big and strong to be leaned all over like wlad did to a load of smaller guys who he beat. He would've comfortably beaten the best version of wlad

People forget that Vitali had a bigger repertoire of punches. While Wladimir was hardwired to throw only straight one two and a left hook (all to the head), Vitali didn’t mind to exchange on the inside throwing short uppercuts and various hooks aswell. Vitali was just less predictable. Therefore I think that Wladimir vs Vitali (both in there primes) would have looked very similar to Wladimir against Fury.

I always liked Vitali more and believe he's the more dangerous of the 2. He's the guy you don't wanna be in there with.

FINALLY! you made a video on this topic.

Excellent episode. Please do one on Salvador Sanchez. My dad's favorite boxer.

Like their original trainer said. Vitali was made of rock Wladimir of clay. Vitali would've beaten him mentally before he did so physically.

I’ve always thought Vitali to be the better brother of the two. Had an iron chin, good boxing IQ, discipline & cardio to fight at a high pace for 12 rds. His brother was known to fold under fire, I can’t see him taking the heat from Vitali for 12

maybe they had a secret bout like rocky and apollo to settle the issue.

What an awesome video. Thank you, dude

Need more of these video in my life.

Totally disagree, Vladimir lost to big guys like AJ & Fury plus his chin wasn't the best, Vitally did great against big guys, had an elite chin & had power, trumping him over Vladimir.

Based on the Corrie Sanders fights I take vitali. Both fought him. Wlad got spanked. Vitali wore Sanders down and punished him. Wlad was great but vitali was better. Sanders vs vitali is an awesome fight to watch.

Vitali would win

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Another great discussion and dialectical analysis. Thanks Rummy, you're unique ;-)

Never thought about it. It would truly be a dream fight if they weren't brothers.

Vitali would have won better chin awesome video thank you

Another great breakdown by Rummy. I would go with Vitali with a late round stoppage. Vitali had more of a killer instinct. He was more aggressive.

I really liked both boxers. I agree with you alot of the time Rummy but this time I believe Vitali would win. He has a better chin and would walk through his younger brother's punches. He was also extremely fit and never gassed out like his brother and the final thing is being an older sibling you often have a mental edge. 🎉 Happy New Year 🎆. I look forward to more of your content.

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I’ll take Vitali’s heart and grit over Wlad’s skill any day. Wlad truly had a glass jaw, his skill during Emanuel’s reign really tightened up with defense and improved his jab. However, Wlads heart and glass jaw can’t be understated. I think that would have been the difference in a fight between them.

Gosh. That is a really tough one to predict. They were both highly talented fighters.

Wladimir - glass chin. Vitaly - iron chin. Simple.

Always look forward to your vids Rummy. Keep it up man

Many forget but when Wladamir was in his prime as a unified champion he seemed unbeatable. He was methodically dominating fighters in completely 1 sided fights. Vitali seemed great in his prime but he was always hittable. Wladamir had phenomenal defense in his prime and could hurt you with any punch

absolutely no-one sees Vitali as a quitter in 2022

Vitali lost twice, once for an injured shoulder and once for a damaged eye, he wasn't getting knocked down as much as Wladimir. Wladimir did fight longer and perhaps against some more notable opponents over time, but he got beat up and knocked down and out several times. I think Vitali wins, he was just tougher.

I always considered vitali to have been the one to win the match up between the 2 although, that's not taking anything away from the other but to more cement how great vitali truly was

I always respect your opinion Rummy - but despite the advantages Wlad had... the advantages Vitali had are for me critical advantages... he was significantly tougher with much better punch resistance... and he never got truly rattled in a firefight... I see them ending up at some point trading big shots and Wlad folding under the pressure.

Vitali, and yeah, it's all about the toughness. Thing is, it's not only Vitali's strong point (his chin is up there with the greatests) it's also Wladimirs weakness. So even though Wlad is the better boxer, the chin makes the difference. Another less important advantage Vitali has, is that he is taller.

Ok Rummy you absolutely nailed all of the points I wanted to make, but we do come to a different conclusion. In my eyes, I always viewed Vitali as an undefeated fighter. As both of his losses were due to injury (rotator cuff and bad cut on eye) despite the fact he was winning both of those fights on all 3 judge's cards. If he didn't get stopped for that cut, he easily wins (I always thought he would eventually win by KO) against an all-time heavyweight legend in Lennox Lewis. Wladimir doesn't have a single victory on his resume that would compete with that. Wladimir had the far better career accomplishments, but his chin was so suspect. He lost to journeyman fighters who had no business knocking out a heavyweight champion of Wladimir's caliber (and it happened multiple times Puritty, Sanders, Brewster). I take it a step further to say that knowing the career that Wladimir ended up having (in a VERY weak heavyweight era mind you) his loss to Corrie Sanders is a bigger upset than Douglas vs Tyson. Not on the grand scale of things but just in the sense that Douglas was 10x the fighter Sanders was and Buster was literally magnificent the night he beat Tyson. Sanders looked and fought like a guy that was just picked out of the crowd and Wladmir was absolutely destroyed by him in 2 rounds getting knocked all over the place. Tyson took a beating for 10 straight rounds before finally going down. As you mentioned Stewart perfected the art of using Wladimir's size and reach to his advantage not allowing any fighter to get close enough to his weak chin. It's why most people found Wladimir fights boring despite his high KO%. He would jab, jab, 1, 2. and get the hell out of there or clinch if any opponent got close. Eventually wearing down his opponent and catching them with a good one from a distance. Vitali being as tall (and agree not as athletic as Wladimir...he was always very awkward and not the best technical fighter) and having a long reach would have an easier time matching Wladimir in this game plan with the exception that Vitali had a much better chin. I say Vitali wins that fight and I will always look at Vitali as the better of the two brothers, despite what history on paper would tell you.

We will never know in real life but good thing that the esbc boxing game is going to come out and we can make these two legends fight

Well, I always wondered who of the two could have won but, since you’re sure Wladimir would win, we now have the final, scientific answer: Vitali would be the 100% winner. ;P

The WBOgus didn't need to be recognised as a major title, three was more than enough. The trouble is boxing fans were inconsistent. They complained about alphabet politics and splintered titles but as soon as one of their heroes held the WBOgus suddenly they were happy with four belts. Recognising the WBO retroactively gives their earlier title holders a status they don't deserve, diluting the title picture even more than it is. The Big Three have had their fair share of poor titleholders, but they were not founded on poor champions in the way the WBO was - that's the difference. Boxing fans do a lot of complaining but they get the sport they deserve a lot of the time.

There’s a documentary about these fantastic two brothers, where they both stated, they swore to their mother they’ll never ever fight one another, no matter how much money was offered, thus far they have kept their promise, and Mama Klitschko is happy.