Deontay Wilder vs Derrick Jefferson both in their prime - who takes this?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by deyell, Mar 15, 2026.


Who would take this fight?

  1. Wilder

    20 vote(s)
    62.5%
  2. Jefferson

    12 vote(s)
    37.5%
  1. ForemanJab

    ForemanJab Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Jefferson hit really hard. His KO over Maurice Harris was ring magazine knockout of the year. I think Wilder is more likely to land big first but if he gets hit he’s going night night.
     
  2. The Real Lance

    The Real Lance Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Wilder should be the fave. But he sure as heck isn't safe until the fight is over. Jefferson could crack!
     
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  3. ubareem

    ubareem Member Full Member

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    Sorry, but I mixed him up with Kirk Johnson. Two very different fighters, lol.
     
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  4. Boxing Gloves

    Boxing Gloves Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Come on, who voted for Jefferson? We can get you help!
     
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  5. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Whatever you think of Wilders level of competition this wasn't a "he didn't prove it against guys bigger then him who could hit back" sort of career. Wilder beat Breazeale, Washington, Helenius, Duhaupus and Audley Harrison. Ortiz had a longer reach then Jefferson.

    No instead lets focus on Wilders struggles 4 years before he fought for a title when he was 2 years out of the Olympics. This is clearly more relevant information.

    What stands out to me about Wilder hate is how far people are taking it. Only "haters" who actually think the fighter in question "sucks".
     
  6. kirk

    kirk l l l Staff Member

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    DJ wouldnt have beaten a prime Stiverne, let alone Ortiz, let alone Wilder.