Wilder says he's a Hall of Famer.

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  1. kirk

    kirk l l l Staff Member

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    HOF... maybe he's close... his 10 defenses means he's in the discussion, despite how weak the quality of opposition in those defenses.

    ATG? Laughable claim imo.
     
    kirk, Sep 22, 2022
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  2. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Precisely..

    Yesterday, Dwyer said that as long as Fury keeps winning, it boosts Wilder's legacy since he knocked Fury down.......

    Does that mean if Wilder keeps Knocking cans out it boosts Dustin Nichols' legacy too, by that logic?
     
    Jacques81, Sep 23, 2022
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  3. Grinder

    Grinder Dude, don't call me Dude Full Member

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    In the hall in his house.
     
    Grinder, Sep 23, 2022
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  4. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I agree with you, but he's gonna get in just off the strength of those 10 weak defenses and that he's being considered by some as one of the greatest HW punchers in history, Just watch. Insane, but I'm certain that this will be what takes place, he definitely isn't close to being deserving of that accolade IMO though.
     
    northpaw, Sep 23, 2022
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  5. TheMikeLake

    TheMikeLake Well-Known Member Full Member

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    HOF as in IBHOF? I'd say say he's an easy IBHOFamer.
     
    TheMikeLake, Sep 23, 2022
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  6. MismatchHypejob

    MismatchHypejob Active Member Full Member

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    Wilder is a manufactured fraud. So he fits right in there with many other HOFers
     
    MismatchHypejob, Sep 23, 2022
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  7. Vegan Beast

    Vegan Beast Grandpappy Ortiz Full Member

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    He hasn't done anything to earn being a HOF.

    Surely a HOF should have a win better than 40 year old Ortiz?
     
    Vegan Beast, Sep 23, 2022
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  8. JunlongXiFan

    JunlongXiFan 45-6 in Kirks Chmpionshp Boxing Predictions 2022 Full Member

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    Yeah, 105 pound boxers like Ottke, Maske and Michalczewski. You're talking about LHWs, calling them minimumweights. Where does it end?

    Half of that list is 126+
     
    JunlongXiFan, Sep 23, 2022
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  9. Dubblechin

    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Apparently, you never heard of Ivan Calderon or Sot Chitalada. Who'd they routinely obliterate in title fights who outweighed them by 20 or 30 pounds again?

    Same with Ottke, Maske and Michalczewski for that matter.
     
    Dubblechin, Sep 23, 2022
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  10. ikrasevic

    ikrasevic Who is ready to suffer for Christ (the truth)? Full Member

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    Wilder's eighth title defense was not against a B or C class boxer, but against Tyson Fury.
    It is true that Wilder should have lost that fight on points.
     
    ikrasevic, Sep 23, 2022
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  11. Dementia Pugulistica

    Dementia Pugulistica Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It's the "Hall of Fame" not the "Hall of Skills" so he's in for sure. His 3 fights with Fury sealed the deal.
     
    Dementia Pugulistica, Sep 23, 2022
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  12. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    Wilder will definitely get into the IBHOF, mainly because he's an American.

    He even avoided Kevin Johnson before he took the WBC belt, and Dillian Whyte later! He only fought Fury because his handlers thought Fury was shot after his inactivity and massive weight again and subsequent loss.

    It sad that some who are more deserving like Dariusz M are excluded.
     
    Perkin Warbeck, Sep 23, 2022
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  13. fencik45

    fencik45 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nothing boosts either guys legacy unless one of them starts fighting live bodies. Fury will fight Charr in December, if there is any way he can manage it.
     
    fencik45, Sep 23, 2022
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  14. don owens

    don owens Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    His outfits that he wears into the ring should secure his place....if nothing else.
     
    don owens, Sep 23, 2022
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  15. Reppin501

    Reppin501 The People's Champ Full Member

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    I think he’ll get in, but to be deserving, a couple more strong wins…AJ and maybe a younger guy, and yeah he’s deserving.
     
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