The Klitschko's appear increasingly dominant, despite Wladamir being 35 and Vitali the milestone age of 40.
Wladamir Klitschko vs. Jean-Marc Mormeck was particularly disappointing. Mormeck was so obviously a blown up Cruiserweight for this fight, the physical statistics ridiculously in Wladamir's favour. Wladamir scoring a 4th Round KO was hardly a surprise, as Mormeck struggled to manoeuvre onto the inside and work the body. It had been pointed out that Wladamir was holding Mormeck once he had evaded the jab, but in truth, the outcome was always going to be the same.
The Vitali Klitschko vs. Dereck Chisora fight was a bit more refreshing to see, despite all the pre and post-fight antics. For a start, it was pleasing to see that Vitali was in with a natural heavyweight. Chisora maintained a high work-rate throughout the contest, displaying good upper-body movement to evade Vitali's jab as much as he could. Vitali showed sound technical skills boxing on the back foot for long periods, catching Chisora often enough coming in throwing big looping shots. In the end the punch stats told as Vitali landed a greater number of shots, and probably the better quality ones too. Chisora showed a solid chin, as well as bags of determination and courage to show he could come again, but the sport's governing bodies should have something to say about that.
Who next to challenge the Klitschko's then? It seems there is nobody out there with the current level of experience or talent to give the Klitschko's a run for their money.
It appears they have 3 different types of challenger, who just don't appear to be able to pose a threat.
Veterans - Think guys like Tony Thompson, Tomasz Adamek, Michael Grant, Evander Holyfield and Jean-Marc Mormeck. Adamek and Mormeck are blown-up Cruiserweights, but it seems pretty clear that all these fighters have seen better days.
Prospects - Think Tyson Fury, Robert Helenius, Seth Mitchell, Dereck Chisora, Mike Perez and David Price. As the challengers elsewhere are a poor standard, the Klitschko's have been lining up these guys for title shots in the near future. The reality is they need a lot more fights under their belt, honing their craft against the plethora of journeyman Heavyweights.
The Here And Now - Think guys like Alexander Povetkin, Alexander Dimitrenko, Odlanier Solis, Chris Arreola, Bermane Stiverne and David Haye. Whether they are good enough to beat any of the Klitschko's, fighters of this ilk should be the ones making the challenges as they all appear to be in their prime. Solis is a serious victim of inactivity since is 1st Round Injury Retirement to Vitali Klitschko. Solis is a highly decorated amateur, and should have progressed a lot more over the past few years. Despite the pitiful showing against Wladamir Klitschko, David Haye appears to be edging closer to a fight with Vitali. Provided Haye adopts a more aggressive a risky approach to the fight, it should generate some interest.
