Is Wilder really bigger than Parker?

I think Parker would draw a bigger crowd in New Zealand / australasia than Wilder would in Alabama against a bum fighter.

If they were to both fight Joshua figures would be similar. I don’t think there would be a particular spike in viewing numbers because of who Joshua is fighting.

 

Yep, which is a crying shame seeing as one of them take on top 10 rivals.

 

Wilder/Dom is the bigger fight just from their history.

I think Parker needs to up his persona a notch, become a cartoon character and do crazy **** to get people noticed. That's how boxing works, and has always been. The nice quiet guys might be one of the best, but they often get overlooked because they don't seem hungry, and violent enough to get the public involved in his quest to unify.
Its pretty basic **** saying stuff like "I'm the best, I plan to unify" , he needs more "I'm going to **** him up and take his titles"

 

Hearn will generate more hype for the Wilder fight because of his outspoken nature and the highlight reel of KOs he can push. Only in the UK though - I still can't see it gaining much traction in the US.

 

Biggest names in heavyweight boxing in order.

Joshua
Haye
Fury
Wilder
Parker

 

Wilder's been around for longer than Parker. He's sort of gathered a fanbase through sheer dint of crushing cans. Not only that, but he's gathered an "anti-fan base" who, although they (we? lol) deride him and cheer for him to lose, nevertheless are interested in his fights and keep his name in the spotlight.

 

The biggest fight in New Zealand heavyweight history was Parker-Ruiz for the WBO title, and it drew 9,000.

Wilder vs. late sub Gerald Washington in Alabama drew 12,000.

So, WRONG again.

 

Yes but P4P New Zealand is better

 

Yes, but that depends on the capacity of the venue.

Plus, the population of the USA is 70 times that of New Zealand.

 

In the U.S., according to TV viewership, it's:

* Wilder (1.8 million viewers for Washington fight)
* Fury (1.7 viewers for Wlad fight)

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Povetkin is the third best fighter after Joshua and Fury, and he also has a lot of money behind him.

But going by how big his name is, he is even behind Parker. The public know Parker's name more often than Povetkins.

 

Are you saying they put the largest fight in New Zealand history in a venue that only tops out at 9,000 people?