Why is Deontay Wilder not a mainstream heavyweight star like Mike Tyson was?

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  1. Bigcat

    Bigcat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Tyson unified within 3 fights of becoming champion, in an era full of skilled heavyweights.. Wilder hasn't even faced a mandatory yet after 2 years.. I'm hoping he's the real thing because he looks the part, but essentially, he's making a long winded effort of holding that title.. in an era with a plethora of very basic heavyweights..
     
  2. Mr Logic

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    lol.
    What is the point trying to explain to you the difference between Tyson and wilder.
    Do you have eyesight? If you do and you think Tyson was all hype and wilder compares to him then you are on Charlie zelenoff level of delusion.
    Please stop watching boxing you haven't got a clue
     
  3. HerolGee

    HerolGee VIP Member banned Full Member

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    tyson was a throwback even ni his own era, wilder is an attempt at a media-friendly "cool image" type in boxing.
     
  4. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I'm your huckleberry, that's just mah game Full Member

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    Tyson looked like a beast when he was knocking fools out. Real mean and menacing, an unstoppable force with an impeccable style.

    Wilder looks like a brain damaged octopus and never looks more than one punch away from a loss. He's also way older than Tyson was at his peak and has yet to face anyone in the top five of the division.

    Really not a hard one to figure out.
     
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  5. Glass City Cobra

    Glass City Cobra H2H Burger King Full Member

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    Whoever brought up Earnie Shavers hit the nail on the head. Its not enough to just knock guys out and be a big strong heavyweight. Its charisma.

    Theres a reason Errol Spence is relatively obscure outside his home state and hardcore fans and Adrian Broner blows up on social media just for doing interviews. Spence not only has a better record than Broner, he gets more knockouts and is a better boxer in terms of skill. But Broner knows how to run his mouth and he has a personality that attracts the casual market. People like nonsense, drama, chaos, and trash talk, plain and simple.

    Or look at Wilders British contemporary, Tyson Fury. An awkward, chubby, balding fighter who does a lot of awkward pawing and lateral movement. Not a whole lot of exciting bouts, yet...he blows up on social media and gets people talking about him. His best win is a 40 year old klitschko, so its not like his resume is waaaay better than wilders overall, yet his antics like wearing a batman mask and making weird homosexual statements about other fightets has earned him a huge following even though he hasnt fought in a year.

    Charisma is the key and promoters know this. Why do you think the WWE still makes money selling fake fights?

    Even if Wilder becomes undisputed, knocks out every contender, and retires undedeated he wont achieve the same success or popularity as Mayweather or Tyson unless he has some sort of edge to him. Obviously i dont know him personally, but the guy seems pretty decent, down to earth, and kind hearted. Loves his daughter and even attends rallies for social awareness. Nothing wrong with that obviously, but theyre not the ingredients youd use to hype up the next sonny liston!
     
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  6. Lady Girl

    Lady Girl Kneel Before Zod! Full Member

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    Tyson was a beast man

    beyonce is more like urkel
     
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  7. Mr Icaman

    Mr Icaman 32-0 WBC Champ, Ring + Lineal HW Champ Full Member

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    Man they do look similar.. Deonkey do acting as a kid???
     
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  8. Lady Girl

    Lady Girl Kneel Before Zod! Full Member

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  9. FrankinDallas

    FrankinDallas Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    *******o! You wrote what I was thinking.

    Also, it's because his tattoo's are illegible. Tyson's zig zag forehead is easily seen.
     
  10. The Kentucky Cobra

    The Kentucky Cobra Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Tyson cleaned house.
    Wilder is renting the basement.

    Joshua is closer to the Tyson career path.
     
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  11. Mr Icaman

    Mr Icaman 32-0 WBC Champ, Ring + Lineal HW Champ Full Member

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