Are you glad Fury Wilder is happening?

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Would you rather Wilder Fury happen before AJ fights either one

  1. Yes, I like the 90s style era more

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  2. No, I like the 80s style era more

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  1. andrewa1

    andrewa1 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    As more of a general HW boxing fan, it's hard for me to be anything but thrilled this fight is taking place. The reason is that I am rooting less for any specific fighter, and more for what benefits the division as a whole.

    Right now, all but the most partisan posters would have to admit AJ is the fairly clear number 1 in the division. Without Fury Wilder, there is little anyone can do to change that, short of beating him. But, in trying to beat him in that manner, they will be the big underdog and hold few cards in negotiation. Without Wilder Fury, AJ can sit back and let fighter come to him in a very Mike Tyson, 80's style fashion. And the cards will be fairly stacked in his favor.

    The alternative, with Wilder Fury meeting first, you have the table set for a much more competitive, exciting, tournament esque era, reminiscent of the 90s. With Wilder and Fury facing each other, there will be honest, rational debates each side, the AJ side and the Wilder Fury winner side, can make as to why their fighter is #1. Much like Lewis and Holyfield had legit arguments heading into their fight.

    I guess if you are mainly just a fan of AJ or a hater of one of the other two the 80s style works, and maybe some people genuinely like that manner more than the 90s style. And nothing is really wrong with that preference if so, it's about personal preference.

    But personally, this is a hands down decision for me. I am THRILLED this fight is taking place (if it does), and it will make for a MUCH more interesting HW era.
     
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  2. Ukansodoff

    Ukansodoff Deontay plz stop ducking Joshua. Thank you. Full Member

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    I would say i dont care in which order Fury, Wilder and Joshua fight but i feel one of the 3 isnt quite match fit yet and could do with a few more rounds in the bank before im convinced hes ready for 2 very dangerous opponents.
     
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  3. mono

    mono Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Fury, Wilder, AJ. That's how I rank them. I like the fact that Fury vs Wilder is happening, but I would've like to have seen Wilder vs AJ first.

    Wilder's team is stupid for not taking the AJ fight when they could.
     
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  4. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Big Fury Fan, happy its happening but id rather it happened in 2019.
     
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  5. mirkofilipovic

    mirkofilipovic ESB Management Full Member

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    If only Fury was prime. He is not the same fighter anymore, period. Its a hollow victory, heck Joe Louis had more in him against Marciano then Fury will have against Wilder.
     
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  6. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    It's a good fight despite Fury's form being questionable can't see why any true boxing fan wouldn't be glad it's happening.

    Sure I would of preferred if Joshua and Wilder fought in it's place and Fury has been allowed more time to get back to something closer to his best before facing the winner but as an alternative option it doesn't suck.
     
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  7. BCS8

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    I don't really care. Fury is out of shape and rusty as hell and he's going to get malleted.
     
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  8. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hell yeah. Wilder is a fraud and Fury has huge question marks about his health, but the winner is instantly the #2 man in the division and there is a logical fight to crown a real champ.

    Good stuff, and props to both men for taking it, even if Wilder thinks he is getting another medically unfit guy.
     
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  9. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    I'd prefer Wilder-Fury happen in mid-2019, so Fury would have a chance to get into his best fighting shape and so have a chance of winning.

    After his long layoff and massive weight gain and loss, he's not ready yet.
     
    Perkin Warbeck, Oct 20, 2018
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  10. Holler

    Holler Doesn't appear to be a paid matchroom PR shill Full Member

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    I agree. I'm worried Fury won't be able to give of his best. Still exciting though and on balance whenever a fight like this can be made it's probably best to go for it.

    I know Hearns proposed buildup to AJ Wilder was ridiculed and he was said to be erecting barriers, but I thought it made sense. AJ fights Miller in US. Wilder fights Whyte in U.K. Winners, surely AJ and Wilder then fight each other. Meantime Fury fights his way back to true form and fitness ready to face the unified champion as the man that beat the man.

    Could've been epic, but then this could be epic too.
     
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  11. sniffmybadger

    sniffmybadger Relationships are not my forte Full Member

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    I am looking forward to the fight, aside from Joshua they are the best HW's at the moment, they are both characters and one of them has incredible one punch ko power, which means the fight can end any round. That being said, Fury does not look good at the moment and will most likely be circling the ring flicking out the jab making it hard for Wilder to get near. I don't see it being a tear up at all.
     
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  12. andrewa1

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    I thought Hearns "barriers" made sense at the time. Certainly made sense for Hearn, mostly made sense for Wilder. But this is a much better move for Wilder, in retrospect. If not for Fury, Hearns option would have made the most raw money for Wilder, but I can see how it would be perceived as somewhat demeaning, so I can understand the reluctance especially in light of the fact there was a better option at the end of the day for him.

    Also, I personally think Fury will be at or near as close to prime as he is wont to get. I thought his performance against Pianeta was underrated (the guy did an Ali like act of laying on the ropes and dodging punches, just because he could). Moreover, with his psyche, you have to grab him when you can before he falls apart again. And, as you said, whenever a fight like this can be made, it should be, too much can go wrong.
     
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  13. SmackDaBum

    SmackDaBum TKO7 banned Full Member

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    One of them is not like the others...

    Its Fury - Joshua.

    Wilder is just a bump on the road. He will become like Parker in no time post Fury.
     
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  14. chico g

    chico g Let's watch some Sesame Street...lmao Full Member

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    Fury is a sacrificial lamb, being sent out for the slaughter. Whatever happens bodybuilder Joshua, you have blood on your hands. You know what's about to happen. Talk the gypsy king out of it, before he's mercilessly wrecked by the devastating bronze bomber, lol.
     
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  15. KernowWarrior

    KernowWarrior Bob Fitzsimmons much bigger brother. Full Member

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    Fury and his team know he is not fully fit and ready then i truly hope Wilder knocks him out in devastating fashion, as to date Fury has been all boasts, trash talking and will have only fought 2 times in space of 3 yrs come fight night and that against opponents who were poor.

    Now if Fury and his team have been clever and are indeed as good as they claim, then i shall give them all the plaudits possible.

    I still wonder if this fight is merely just part of the marketing plan for the AJ vs Wilder bout, time will tell.
     
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