Deontay Wilder Vs 80s Titleholders

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Let's imagine Deontay Wilder in his prime taking on these 4 80s heavyweight s.
    Greg Page?
    Michael Dokes?
    Gerrie Coetzee?

    Mike Weaver?
     
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    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    For me,Wilder has a shot at koing Weaver and Coetzee, I think Dokes and Page should be slightly favoured.
     
  3. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I see it that way too,Fergy. Did you see Wilder and Del Boy last night? Not much "Sweet Science" but one hell of a good scrap. I'd like to see both of them retire now.
     
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    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    He could beat Holmes with that right hand he had in his prime. But would you even bet him to beat David Bey? One of the riskiest fighters for which to sign on the line that is dotted.
     
  5. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I think he could have beaten a lot of them honestly. He probably wouldn’t dominate but he’d definitely have a presence. This of course is assuming that we’re talking about the wilder from 2015 to about 2019.
     
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    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Yes mate, it was a right belter.
    Tbh I don't think either actually will though, it'll be the same old story fighting too long.
     
  7. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The fact is that Wilder can knock out all of the above, but the odds would certainly be against him...