Here's how I think AJ Wilder would go

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  1. andrewa1

    andrewa1 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Three main possibilities:
    A. AJ wins by stoppage in the first 6
    B. Wilder wins by stoppage in the last 6
    C. AJ wins a decision

    Against high level opponents, Wilder generally needs rounds to time them to land a monster punch. I don't know if Wilder could hold up to a full scale assault by AJ, and if that happens AJ probably does it in the first half of the fight, to avoid getting timed by Wilder later on and to avoid the stamina problems he's shown at times. Finally, it will be in England so AJ will get British scoring, plus he usually wins rounds at a much higher clip than Wilder anyway. So if both are cautious and it goes to the cards I see no way AJ doesn't get the win
     
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  2. BitPlayerVesti

    BitPlayerVesti Boxing Drunkie Full Member

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    I don't think you're being especially bold there.
     
  3. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    That's pretty much how I see it too. If anyone is winning early it's Joshua as Wilder often takes a while to find his range and figure out a way to land the big punch. Of his 8 title fights only 2 have been inside 6 rounds, against Stiverne who was overweight, rusty and shot and Washington who only took the fight on 25 days notice after Wawryzk was pulled out for doping.

    But I don't think Joshua takes him out early either. He's not one to go out throwing bombs from the start like he did vs Whyte. He's more methodical in his approach and will be cautious at first trying not to get caught early with a counter. I see Joshua most likely stopping Wilder anywhere in the 2nd half of the fight. But if AJ does force it early I think he could stop Wilder early but I doubt he adopts such an approach.
     
  4. Heavyrighthand

    Heavyrighthand Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Joshua takes him out mid to late rounds. I see no other outcome
     
  5. SnatchBox

    SnatchBox Boxing Full Member

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