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15 of the Best Weapons in Heavyweight History

Check out this list compiled by Round By Round Boxing‘s Andrew Kang of 15 of the best weapons in Heavyweight history.

Wladimar Klitschko’s Massive Size

Size matters, particularly among heavyweights where the size disparity could be tremendous because there are no weight limits above 195 pounds.

The Klitschko brothers usually enjoyed a height and weight advantage over all their opponents and younger brother Wladimir was especially effective at utilizing his size advantage.

Not as tall or as durable as older brother Vitali, Wlad was longer-armed, had more polished boxing skills and–under the tutelage of the late great Emanuel Steward–masterfully used his long left jab and powerful right hand to overwhelm the opponent, smother or tie them up, using his superior weight and strength while keeping out of their reach to protect his brittle chin.

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