Admit it, Wilder has developed a good jab

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by XCalibur79, Jul 20, 2016.


  1. radupidu

    radupidu Boxing Addict Full Member

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    CST, I know how much you want an american heavyweight king. Me, as a canadian want it as much as you. It would be so good for the sport we love, but that's not Wilder, unfortunately. How much time till he finaly steps up and fights a top 10 so we can see what he's made of ? He's already at 36 fights. I hope he improves his technique during his lay-off, cuz if not, he's a KTFO waiting to happen. And I'm sure you see this
     
  2. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    I admit it :bowdown all hail king wilder!
     
  3. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    He definitely has a good jab, a good, powerful right hand and despite poor footwork and balance has quick feet, making it quite hard to get to him when he decides to box.

    It's rare he is in the mode to purely box, he did it against Stiverne and he did it against Arreola as he feared their power and for me they were his best performances.

    We all like to hate on Wilder and while he is vulnerable and much of the criticism is well deserved, he is definitely a top 10 heavyweight. It's going to take someone good to beat him like Fury, Wlad, Joshua, Ortiz, Povetkin or Parker.
     
  4. Faceplant

    Faceplant Lucky Full Member

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    Wilder is great for laughs, but I have to admit this post is pretty fair.
     
  5. Nuro

    Nuro Active Member Full Member

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    Spot on but i do think Wilder is the weakest out of the top Heavyweights
     
  6. Matt in a hat

    Matt in a hat Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Wilder breaking his hand twice might have been the best thing 4 him.
    His left hand has really developed as result.

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  7. N17

    N17 Loyal Member Full Member

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    :lol: "Admit It"
     
  8. Lazar

    Lazar Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That jab was more accurate and timed better and was packing some serious power, more than I've seen before. So yes, it has improved.

    I still think he gets beat by Ortiz, AJ and Fury.
     
  9. N17

    N17 Loyal Member Full Member

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    The most important punch in boxing, the first punch you learn to throw, the basics and Wilder has developed it :think

    He is WBC world champion, I would hope he has a "good jab", I think that would be a minimum requirement to have a good basic skill set.
     
  10. Blackclouds

    Blackclouds Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The jab is more than good when it is actually punishing the opponent. Wilder doesn't even need any other punch to beat most heavyweights (below the top 8 ). And he has the equalizer to go with that, just forget about beating him.
     
  11. Southpawology

    Southpawology Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He does have amateur pedigree so he must do at least one thing technically right
     
  12. Jacko

    Jacko Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This.

    Wilder is much better when he either fights behind his jab or when he is fighting of the back foot. He does have many technical flaws, but his great athleticism makes up for those flaws. It is when he is being more proactive and looking for his opponent, like he did in the three fights between Stiverne and Arreola, that he comes unstuck.

    As a technically flawed, athletic fighter he is more suited to being reactive, rather than proactive.
     
  13. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    :good
     
  14. InHumanForm

    InHumanForm Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think he's improved in general over the last couple of years. I actually like it when he starts windmilling it, just not all the time. The guy is pretty damn quick for a man his size as well, so if he can start mixing that right uppercut in after his improved jab, he could find a new finisher. I genuinely wish the best for the guy and want him to succeed, but as I said in another thread, he isn't utilizing his assets to his full potential in terms of becoming a star.
     
  15. TSoprano

    TSoprano Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He doesn't see it because he doesn't know **** about boxing.