Since Wladimir has started boxing, he has been a dominant force in the ring. He is known as Dr. Steel Hammer (combining his brainpower and fighting power) and people have lauded his progress since he won the Super-Heavyweight gold medal in the 1996 Summer Olympics.
His current ring record is 56 (49) - 3. His last loss was in 2004, and since then he has refused to bow to any opponent.
Vitali and Wladimir have been a dominant force in the heavyweight division for the past decade. They're similar in almost every way; hell, they even look alike in a lot of ways. So what we want to do right now is talk about a few of their differences going into this fight on Sunday. Vitali's offense relies almost entirely on his sheer punching power, which is almost unmatched in boxing history. He currently holds the record for highest knockout percentage at 93%. In fact, the only active fighter who could compare to Vitali's power would be Wladimir.
On the other hand, while Wladimir's power is also very impressive (29 KO's), he is more "technically inclined" than his older brother. He relies on a quick jab and powerful right cross to guide him through the fight and build a points lead instead of relying on sheer force. This is why you see many of Wladimir's KO's happening later in fights than Vitali's.
So what's going to happen when these two brothers clash in the ring? Will Vitali's incredible power be enough to dominate Wladimir's own power and technical skill? Find out this Sunday on Athletes and Eras!
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