Interesting thoughts shared by Lennox Lewis about the upcoming fight. Apparently he sees too many weaknesses in Wilder's game and gives Povetkin advantage due to his experience. Says that Wilder's power could still bail him out. On Twitter: "Advantage Povetkin. Much more experience and too many weaknesses in Deontays game worry me. His power can bail him out tho." I think that Wilder's height and reach could be an important factor in this fight if Wilder is able to utilize on his advantages.
Same as i see it. Wilder has the power to win this by KO but then so does Povetkin and ontop of that Povetkin is a way better fighter. Wilders only real advantage is his reach and height but he doesnt really utalize that much and has shown to be incapable of sticking strictly to game plan for a full 3 minutes.
that is terrible news for povetkin. lennox is a moron, and always picks incorrectly. if lennox tries to coach someone, they'd be better off retiring.
I think it will play out similar to Wilder vs Stiverne, maybe even a late stoppage in favour of Wilder. I agree with Lewis about the weaknesses in Wilders game but I still think the size and reach advantage will be key
I'm with Lummox on this one, but I'm quite surprised to see the bookies seem to have Wilder as a slight favourite. Either way I'm liking both guys and I reckon it's gonna be a great fight - Povetkin mid-round KO.
I view Wilder similar to how I view Browne. Beatable, but always has that power sitting there to equalise it
Povetkin is going to destroy Wilder on the inside. He's better than anybody he has faced at coming forward and cutting off the distance. Povetkin should be favoured from a technical view point , but Wilder has has enough power and speed to drop Povetkin. Its a good match-up.