U could argue that Michael Spinks was a better overall fighter than Wlad (who I think is limited and his size is his best asset) but no doubt in my mind that Vitali is better than both Spinks brothers and his skills are on par with the very best of this era
The Klitschko brothers are better fighters because of thheiir size ,the Spinks brothers can't beat the Klitschko brother with legacy.
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Depends. If you're combining both brothers talent and skills, then I give the edge to the Klitschkos(Their competition may be god-awul bad but you still can't deny their skill sets and work ethic.). However if it's just one brother, I'd say Michael Spinks at Light Heavyweight may be better than both of the Klitschos at their respective weight division(Heavyweight).
SPINX BROS ALL THE WAY. Like u said Klitchkos haven't fought top guys in their prime and they definitely don't have the heart that the spinx bros do esp wladimir.
Naturally, for sure the Spinks brothers are better. The Klit sisters weren't all that until they swollen'd up shiny.
Compare Spinx's record vs common opponents:
Cassius Clay (1-1)
Larry Holmes (2-1)
Gerry Cooney (1-1)
Dwight Braxton (1-1)
to that of the K brothers:
Chris Byrd (2-1)
Sam Peter (3-0)
Corrie Sanders (1-1)
notice the obvious disparity among strength of opponents...Spinx brothers are 3-2 against TWO All Time Top 10 heayweights in history of time
no-one on Ks brothers resume (outside Lennox) belongs anywhere near even the Top 50!!!
The BEST Klitchko opponent could may be at best be worthy of a Gerry Cooney status
this comparison ALONE speaks volumes about the Ks reign and their legacies compared to other legends and eras
and to think the Spinx wreaked such a havoc while both being at a size disadvantage in many of their biggest fights....
compared to the Cautious Klitchkos who will jab (and clinch) their way to dull, boring, disinterested, and uninspired Decision victories over much smaller, less athletically gifted competition
oh yeah, and Spinx's were 15 round fighters
