Who will feel more at ease: the champion or the contender?
When the gong goes, there are no champions or contenders. A champion goes up to the ring and a champion leaves it. There are only two boxers who fight for the title between these two moments. There are currently two heavy-weight world champions: Klitschko (WBC), John Ruiz (WBA), Chris Byrd (IBF) and Lamon Brewster (WBO). Who would you call the worthiest one? It’s hard to name one… Probably, Vitaly. I know that he lost once to Byrd but he had little experience then. He’s a more mature fighter now. I guess he is able to beat Byrd. By the way, I remember that no one took Vitaly seriously as a contender. Everyone thought that his younger brother (his name is Vladimir, I think) will become the champion. But Vitaly had what it takes firm character and firm nerves. If you have it you can overcome anything to get the title. And still, what’s your take on Ruiz, Byrd and Brewster? They must prove that they’re the best. Vitaly is number one now at least because WBC is number one. The press writes
