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Klitschkos don't excite - Tyson

ESPN staff
November 4, 2010
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Mike Tyson feels Wladimir Klitschko and his brother Vitali do not do enough to excite boxing fans.

The Ukrainian brothers have dominated the heavyweight scene for a number of years, between them they hold four of the five major belts, but they have been criticised in recent times for grinding out victories against below-par opposition.

Wladimir Klitschko is due to fight Derek Chisora in December, but the fight has not caught the public's attention in the way David Haye's upcoming battle with fellow Brit Audley Harrison has.

Tyson believes the Klitschkos' lack of popularity is down to the methodical nature of their fights.

"They are effective, but they are not exciting and will not move and knock people out quick," former heavyweight champion Tyson said. "People want to see action, they want adrenaline and see the hair stand up on the back of their necks. The Klitschkos do not do that. People want more than wins, they want excitement."

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