Would anyone pick Wilder to beat Liston??

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Fergy, Jul 11, 2025.


  1. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    Careful, you don’t want to encourage a spate of “Wilder’s Momma” jokes……..
     
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  2. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    These mental gymnastics are amusing if nothing else.

    He wasn't shot against Helenius. He showed the hand speed, power, and fast twitch fibers that he lacked against Tyrell whatever the **** it was, Zhang, and even Parker.

    Helenius was the fifth ranked contender (WBC). Tyrell was a hand picked club fighter at the end of his career. Helenius was/is the much much better fighter.

    As for your laughable excuse that "Helenius was even more shot lolz" Helenius was only stopped twice in his career. Tyrell 5 times. Not only was Helenius the better fighter but he also had far less wear and tear.

    As for him getting absolutely murdered by Parker lol, you didn't watch a single round of that did you? Schooled yes, murder no. He took virtually no punishment for the most part and was merely outpointed.
     
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  3. SouthpawsRule

    SouthpawsRule Member Full Member

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    Are you joking or is this really a legitimate argument? Helenius was 38 years old. He fought twice more against a random journeyman he beat and AJ who flatlined him. And Deontay literally KO'd him with a jab while backing up. Like what are you even talking about?

    Losing 12-0 while getting walked back to the ropes and flailing around against combinations is very much getting murdered.
     
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  4. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Helenius was at the second hottest point of his career. He wasn't shot.
     
  5. Rubber Glove Sandwich

    Rubber Glove Sandwich A lot of people have pools Full Member

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    What? You wouldn't pick Usyk over Braddock? Do you mean in terms of resume or h2h? Neither makes sense but I wanna make sure I understand what you're saying.
     
  6. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Braddocks last 5 fights>Usyks whole career.
     
  7. Rubber Glove Sandwich

    Rubber Glove Sandwich A lot of people have pools Full Member

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    Honestly this just seems like rage bait and that's not a part of this forum I engage with often so I'll just let you be. Have a good day!
     
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  8. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You know whats rage bait. Putting someone in the HW GOAT conversation with wins over 5 opponents where they lost 25 rounds. Thats rage bait.