Beterbiev is russian technician, iron chinned heavy handed power puncher who can fight inside. Wilder got knocked out by two russians in the amateurs. So Wilder sure still sees nightmares about getting KTFO by russians. If Beterbiev moved to heavyweight how good chance would you give him in scale 1-10 to KO Wilder?
His power would translate up against a heavyweight I'm sure,after all a head is head no matter what shoulders it's sitting on
What as a opposed to Wilder possibly killing him. Wilder would take his head off, no matter how limited in skilled he is, Wilder can bang and Beterbiev will not have been hit by a 6'7, 220lbs athletic big puncher in the pro ranks.
Is this based on Wilder just standing there taking the hit? IN a real fight Wilder would use his reach to keep him on the outside but if he just allowed himself to get hit sure.
Your spot on, this situation is complete make believe as if Wilder is gunna pull a Homer Simpson and just try to absorb everything his opponent throws.
1 or 2. Beterbiev has the frame to move up as well as the chin and power IMO, but if Wilder sticks to his jab he wins.
Wilder is a small HW without skills, Beterbiev is skileld and could easily fight at CW. Beterbiev would win this, Wilder has a puncher's chance and that's all.
