Neither ND nor Pumpster are likely to sway each others opinion. Nevertheless, I will offer the following. Dorian dominated his entire career, which can't be disputed. His record in competition speaks for itself. Those such as Pumpster may believe that Coleman in his prime is superior; however, it can easily be concluded that had Dorian faced 98-99 Coleman, he would have continued to dominate the Olympia stage just as he did in 1997 and in years prior.
In 1998, which to many was Coleman at his conditioned best, saw a victory by the slimmest of margins over a less than best Flex Wheeler. The same Flex Wheeler, who could not even come close to touching Dorian Yates in competition, as evidenced by the straight first and wide margin of victories by Dorian. Logically, based upon actual documented judging history, had Yates returned in 1998, he would have taken Coleman apart.