Hrgovic says Wilder will KO Fury in the rematch

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  1. Big Ukrainian

    Big Ukrainian Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Here is what he said today for Ukrainian media: "Fury is better boxer, much more skilled. But he is so crazy, he change his mind every single day - one day he is a boxer, the next one he wants to turn into a MMA fighter, then he wants to retire, then he wants to come back. Wilder is more stable mentally and I think it will enable him to KO Fury in the rematch."

    Full interview is here - http://boxingworld.com.ua/en/interviu-2/354-filip-hrgovic-i-d-rather-fight-joyce-than-bakole
     
  2. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Agreed unfortunately. Fury has been juggling too much and he looked bad against Wallin.
     
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    ArseBandit Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Agreed. It's Fury's fight to lose. If he postures and showboats, he stands a good chance of getting KO'd.

    If he can keep himself focused for 12 rounds, I don't think Wilder will get him down.

    I also think it would be a mistake for Wilder to hold off and be patient on Fury like he did Ortiz. Fury is very tall and will just maintain his distance if Wilder tries that.

    50/50 fight, made 50/50 by Fury acting the maggot.
     
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    ArseBandit Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Also Fury has always fought to the level of his opponent, so I wouldn't read to much into the Wallin fight. It's just the type of fighter he is.
     
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    Heavy_Hitter Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wilder dropped him in 10 and 12 and it looks like he has figured him out. Wilder is not 50 like Wlad, he'll throw punches.
     
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    ArseBandit Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He didn't look like he figured him out to me. Fury won the rest of the round.

    Fury hurt Wilder after getting dropped in the 12th and both men where exhausted.

    Prod dropped Bradley multiple times, he hadn't figured him out. Chavez Jr dropped Martinez hard inn the 12th, he also hadn't figured him out.

    I'd argue that it was Fury's posturing and lack of focus that allowed Wilder to drop him. But lets wait and see :)

    An out of the ring for 2 years Wlad came back and gave Joshua the hardest win of his career/. 38 or not, that Wlad was still a hell of a fighter.
     
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    Heavy_Hitter Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes, but Wilder found a way to land his punches. Wilder is not an idiot like some people think.
    Also, Wlad was way older then 38, he was 3 month to 40.
    We'll wait and see, should be an interesting fight.
     
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    ArseBandit Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I like Wilder. He comes across as a showman but no way like he lacks intelligence :)
     
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    Boxing2019 If you want peace, prepare war. banned Full Member

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    Down... probably
    Out...depends
     
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    He was not as he was almost 40 and shot and Fury still couldn’t beat him convincingly, Fury stayed out of range and made stupid faces , then occasionally landed a few slaps and ran again. Fury is a fat fraud , he’s one of most overrated boxers ever, this time wilder will KO that oaf once and for all.
     
  11. Big Ukrainian

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    Yes, people think Wilder is dumb but he is far from being dumb. He certainly doesn't have a boxing IQ of Larry Holmes or Pernell Whitaker, but he isn't an idiot. For examople, he knows when he can throw his wild swings without getting countered - he never did it against highly skilled fighters like Ortiz and Fury. He sees openings well and has decent punch anticipation. He isn't good at learning boxing craft, but he isn't dumb either
     
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    Bustajay Feel the Steel/Balls Deep Full Member

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    Fury has feather fist and throws about 12-14 per round
    Wilder by KO under 9 rounds
     
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    Some are criticising Fury's showboating, but the showboating is what led many to believe Fury was doing better than he was and is what angered Wilder.
     
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    This is a good post. I think as Wilder matures and gains experience, he's fighting better within his limitations and not trying to be something he is not.

    Remember his started boxing relatively late.
     
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