And the Winner is... Wladimir Klitschko!!!

That's right fans! If there was ever any question about Wladimir being in his big brother's shadow, those questions have been answered tonight! With his balance of technical skill, speed, and power, Wladimir was able to overcome his brother's enormous punching power. But how exactly did he do it; was it an all out slug fest, or was it a chess match? Read on to find out!

If the Klitschko brothers ever did step into the ring, the resulting fight would be a game of wits, technical inclination, and strategy. As mentioned before, both of these brothers are avid chess players; while both rely on their power for many of their wins, they are simply too smart to go in there and try to slug it out with each other.
And it is in this area where we at Athletes and Eras feel that Wladimir Klitschko has the advantage. His quick jab, powerful one-two combination, and "safety first" style of fighting would carry him to a victory. With that being said, it would not be an easy fight for the younger Klitschko.

Round One:
Like we said, Vitali and Wladimir are too smart to slug it out. Therefore, Wladimir would immediately start to set the pace of the fight using his jab. But Vitali, a natural counter puncher, would be ready for this and he too would start landing punches. Wladimir would be tempted to brawl but his strategic brain would not allow him to. Wladimir would continue striking with the jab and would follow up with his powerful right hand. So with his quick jab Wladimir would win the round on points, though no real damage would be done to either fighter.
Round Two-Five:
Rounds two-five would likely be a repeat of round one with Wladimir scoring well using his jab and Vitali counter punching and scoring as well. Towards the end of the fourth or fifth round however, Wladimir's weak chin would come into play and he may find himself stunned by one of Vitali's strong counter punches and may find himself pinned against the ropes.
Round Six-Ten:
In round six, having been unable to shake off the damage from the earlier rounds, Wladimir may be stunned again or maybe even go down. He would survive however, and continue using his jab and lightning fast one-two combination to score on Vitali's face, which would inevitably begin to bruise and swell.
In rounds seven-ten, Wladimir would start to apply pressure to Vitali, focusing less on speed and more on power. Wladimir would cut Vitali's face, probably either below the left eye or over the right eye. As the rounds progress, any cut would continue to be hit and therefore get worse.
Rounds Eleven and Twelve:
At the beginning of the eleventh round, a ring doctor would be called to inspect the cut on Vitali's face. The doctor, at this point, would likely say it was fine, but would still be wary. As round eleven progresses however, Wladimir's balance of speed and power would continue to be effective and the fight would be stopped due to the cut.

"The winner by TKO in the eleventh round, Wladimir Klitschko!"

In conclusion, Vitali's tough chin would serve him well for most of the fight, but his soft skin would be his undoing. Wladimir's balance of technical skill and sheer power would be too much. So, while Wladimir's chin is not very strong, his strategic style of fighting and defensive skill would allow him to be the victor. It would be an incredibly tough and competitive fight, with both brothers taking some damage. But in the end, Wladimir is the one who would go home with the win and as a show of sportsmanship, treat his big brother to a smoothie. Good job Wladimir.


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