Kevin Johnson Will Annoy Vitali Klitschko Before Being Swatted Away

Vitali Klitschko (38-2, 37 KOs) vs Kevin Johnson (22-0-1, 9 KOs) is as legit a heavyweight title fight that you will get today. In Klitschko, you have a widely-respected champion facing an undefeated American prospect in Johnson. The problem is that this ain’t your parent’s heavyweights (from the 1970s or 1990s).

We are in the midst of "Generation Y" and I often ask myself why aren’t the heavyweights moving me anymore. I have an idea why, but beggars can’t be choosers. If we’re lucky this fight just may exceed expectations. I mean it has to be better than Klitschko-Arreola.

Kevin Johnson is no bum. The problem is that most of his wins are against bums. Sound harsh? Well, I’ll spell it out for you. Terry Smith, Bruce Seldon, Matthew Greer and Devin Vargas are the last four wins on his record. That record speaks for itself. Don’t get it twisted, I think Johnson is a very competent fighter but I do not think taking open book quizzes (his competition to-date) is enough preparation for the test that is Klitschko.

Vitali Klitschko’s record also speaks for itself. Just ask Chris Arreola, Samuel Peter, Corrie Sanders, Kirk Johnson and even Lennox Lewis (who defeated him). If he were interviewing, not many people would be able to match his list of references. They have experienced his handy work (right hands in particular) in living color. And so will Johnson.

Like a fly, expect Johnson to dart in and out and frustrate Klitschko at times – he’s slick like that. Ultimately however, the fly swatter, also known as Vitali’s right hand, will stop Johnson in his tracks. By round nine, the fight will likely end. It seems like all of Klitschko’s wins end around that time.