Is Wilder actually that athletic?

yes he is no doubt about it .

 

If you can't tell the difference between athletic and coordinated, God help you.

 

Let me help you. Definition of athletic below.

physically strong, fit, and active.

 

I don't think he's necessarily any more athletic than the likes of Seth Mitchell..... he's simply larger.

 

Having good coordination is a requirement for any athlete surely?

That's a pretty wooly definition. But whatever.

 

Athletic is purely physical, not related to coordination. Although an athlete with good coordination can be a better athlete.

 

So a big slow lump with huge physical strength would be considered athletic then?

 

Yes. As long as he's physical and active.

 

Fair enough. Not sure too many people would see things the same way as you however.

 

At 7:22, Wilder says he never runs. He says he does mitts instead, and pull ups from the back of his boat.

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Wilder is a cheat, he is a protected fighter, the WBC kept Povetkin from knocking him out, even after being cleared, Wilder will be fighting his 5th voluntary title defense in a row, unheard of! Wilder is a disgrace to boxing..........

 

I saw him once floored onto his butt without damaging his tail bone or twisting his toe. I guess he is quite athletic.

 

Why can't a big slow guy be fit and active? I didn't say he had to be fat and asthmatic as well.

 

Doesn't matter if he's athletic or not, Wilder's balance, footwork and punching technique are awful. Any top 5 current heavyweight would mop the floor with him.