http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/ross_puritty/75590 Recent articles about Ross Puritty en-us Wladimir Klitschko - Grading the Pros and Cons of This Era’s Top Heavyweight: The all-time placement of Wladimir Klitschko is one of the more interesting conundrums in modern boxing history. His supporters feel he belongs right up there with the best of all-time, while others think he is a vulnerable champion who has taken full advantage of the worst heavyweight division in history. As is usually the case in matters such as this, the truth probably lies somewhere in the middle. Let’s look at the more common standards we use when judging heavyweight champions historically and see if we can’t make some sense of one of the more enigmatic careers of all heavyweight champions. [Also See: Top 10 All-Time Best Heavyweights] Credit: Michaelsterlingeaton.com Resume Pros: Sure, there are no wins on his record that inspire much awe. Still, is there anyone you can name who Wladimir ducked? That is an important consideration, as the knocks on other champions usually fall across the lines of wh... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:30:21 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/wladimir_klitschko_the_pros_and_cons_of_his_legacy_in_boxing_history/13759325 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/wladimir_klitschko_the_pros_and_cons_of_his_legacy_in_boxing_history/13759325 Wladimir Klitschko: The pros and cons of his legacy in boxing history http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/wladimir_klitschko_the_pros_and_cons_of_his_legacy_in_boxing_history/13759325 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/c/4c5be3627d53f38a766cc2c5d3574a5c0e7eeac3/mini/Wladimir_Klitschko_v_5cb7.jpg In boxing circles, Wladimir Klitschko's name is often synonymous with a good snooze. While he stands as the clear top dog of the heavyweight division, Klitschko the Younger has a robotic, control-and-avoid action style that scores points and wins fights, but fails to move most fight fans to cheering adulation. Even so, it would be unfair to say Dr. Steelhammer is boring. Prior to the adoption of his risk-free approach, Wladimir Klitschko used his athleticism, size and power to force the action, producing serious fireworks. And before he perfected that risk-free style, some fighters had the stuff to take the fight to the big Ukrainian, also producing exciting fights. All you need to do to find some Klitschko excitement is to rewind the clock a few years, and viola! You find all the fodder you need for a Top 5 list. Top 5 Most Exciting Fights for Wladimir Klitschko Credit: Sumio Yamada 1. Wladimir Klitschko vs. Samuel Peter I: The sternest test Klitschko the Younge... Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:24:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/wladimir_klitschkos_5_most_exciting_fights/11567623 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/wladimir_klitschkos_5_most_exciting_fights/11567623 Wladimir Klitschko’s 5 most exciting fights http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/wladimir_klitschkos_5_most_exciting_fights/11567623 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/6/26cf909e735f962e1c33ce2a628170e00aeed0b6/mini/Wladimir_Klitschko_v_14ba.jpg