If Putin had an IQ of ten and was twice my size, would that make him a Mensa candidate if he could best me physically?
A no...
For much the same reason, his record, not his physical prowess is what he will be judged by here.
It was a metaphor. It was just so easy to do, you pontificating and all, and acting like a keyboard commando. And by the way, there is an active discussion going about Mr. Putin, with many opinions. Who are you to judge for us all?