Written by Scott Swerbinsky

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Wladimir Klitschko came one step closer to unifying the Heavyweight division with a violent seventh round knockout of previously unbeaten #1 challenger Calvin Brock. Klitschko is the division's #1 fighter, and only hope at bringing heavyweight boxing out of a seven year doldrum. The Spoon Man recaps the fight. Ladies and Gentlemen he finally have ourselves a legitimate Heavyweight champion.

Wladimir Klitschko retained his portion of the crown last night with a solid performance over the previously unbeaten Calvin Brock, and will now likely look to begin to unify the division.

Thends were very slow, but it turned out to just be a buildup to what was on the horizon. Wladimir was patient, and worked his jab for the first five rounds while Brock tried to find an answer to the size difference. Klitschko was just too big and too strong. I don’t see anyone presently in the division being able to defend his jab.

In the sixth round, Wladimir started by throwing a few overhand rights that landed with little defense from Brock. Then came the seventh and final round. Klitschko came out with a different fire and looked to end the fight. He knew Brock was right where he wanted him. Klitschko landed a powerful right hand, right on the challengers chin and it was lights out. Brock was able to get to his feet at the count of nine but was on Goofy Street so the ref did his job and stopped the fight.

I have said it once and I’ll say it again, with Emanuel Steward now in his corner, Wladimir Klitschko is by far the best Heavyweight in a division that was down in the dumps for a few years. His jab and powerful right hand should carry him on to unifying the title.

The only questions remain is who will he fight next and how quickly he can line up the other belt holders. As I see it, they are just holding on to Wladimir’s belts for him.