A.J should have more competitive matchups, then he will be evalued higher. Wilder vs AJ in US. A.J vs Ruiz III. Believe me, A.J vs 39.yo Pulev is boring matchup. A.J will defeat Pulev. too predictable.
Yes he did duck the Klitschko rematch, no doubt about it. And he's never defended a title yet. He can't possibly be a great fighter until he's at least defended his title against another top fighter in his prime. That's just the way it is.