How much "flak" does Wilder get if he faces Bellew next?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by twopiece, Apr 30, 2017.


Page 1 of 2
  1. twopiece

    twopiece Pugilistic Ambassador Full Member

    5,613
    336
    Sep 28, 2007
    Should a unification fight with Parker somehow fail to materialize, what's your take on the prospect of Wilder going over to the UK and... uh... 'defending' against Bellew next?

    Last I heard, Stiverne was the WBC mandatory, but Bermane has done nothing to be put back at that status. He would likely be paid some "step aside" money while Wilder goes after some UK bucks.

    Discuss.
     
    twopiece, Apr 30, 2017
    twopiece, Apr 30, 2017
    #1
  2. Ivo

    Ivo Boxing Addict Full Member

    6,351
    81
    Jul 20, 2004
    A lot of flak. Yes, it is true that Stiverne doesn't deserve a title shot but I am sure there are other options. Bellew would provide the powest pssible risk for Bronze Bamby at this point.
     
    Ivo, Apr 30, 2017
    Ivo, Apr 30, 2017
    #2
    Beyonce Wilder likes this.
  3. Legend X

    Legend X Boxing Addict banned Full Member

    6,315
    664
    Mar 18, 2005
    Unlike a Dustin Nichols check-jab, "flak" is something Wilder is willing to take again to extend his farcical career.
     
    Legend X, Apr 30, 2017
    Legend X, Apr 30, 2017
    #3
  4. latineg

    latineg user of dude wipes Full Member

    22,077
    16,731
    Jun 4, 2009
    Maybe not much, many are expecting him to keep taking the easier fight.

    If he really went after AJ it would shock me.

    Going after Parker may even be too much for Wilder. That July offer he made Parker reeked of a intentionally mistimed offer.
     
    latineg, Apr 30, 2017
    latineg, Apr 30, 2017
    #4
  5. twopiece

    twopiece Pugilistic Ambassador Full Member

    5,613
    336
    Sep 28, 2007
    Wilder is on record as stating "Tony Bellew has nothing he wants" and he further expressed a desire to unify the HW division.

    Let's hope he makes good on not even entertaining the thought of a Bellew fight unless he becomes mandated to do so (which he currently isn't).
     
    twopiece, Apr 30, 2017
    twopiece, Apr 30, 2017
    #5
  6. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    16,742
    13,315
    Mar 26, 2009
    An easy fight for big money, and raises Deonkeys non existant profile outside of Alabama, to at least someone most British casuals have heard of.

    I dont think Bellew takes this fight. Unless for some reason a Parker fight doesnt come off or other big fights do not materialise.
     
    destruction, Apr 30, 2017
    destruction, Apr 30, 2017
    #6
  7. twopiece

    twopiece Pugilistic Ambassador Full Member

    5,613
    336
    Sep 28, 2007
    I wish you were right in believing Bellew would decline such a fight (if it were presented to him), but it was Bellew who initially expressed interest in a Wilder fight (with Hearn by his side) in an interview following the Bellew-Haye fight. The shouting match between Bellew and Wilder over the weekend was no coincidence.

    ***Please don't do it, Deontay. Let Bellew earn his spot. :shakehead:

    Then again, money talks.... so we'll see what happens. I sincerely hope he goes in a different direction, but it's his career and his team must know what they're doing.
     
    twopiece, Apr 30, 2017
    twopiece, Apr 30, 2017
    #7
  8. Mr Icaman

    Mr Icaman 32-0 WBC Champ, Ring + Lineal HW Champ Full Member

    4,451
    3,429
    Aug 31, 2015
    Can't see it happening..
     
    Mr Icaman, Apr 30, 2017
    Mr Icaman, Apr 30, 2017
    #8
  9. madballster

    madballster Loyal Member Full Member

    37,210
    6,765
    Jul 21, 2009
    Wilder wasn't avoiding the flak when he fought the likes of Molina, Dahaupas and Szpilka. Guys we've never heard of before. If he picks Bellew - a guy 25 lbs lighter - now it would be another cherrypick. Business as usual for Wilder.
     
    madballster, Apr 30, 2017
    madballster, Apr 30, 2017
    #9
    Sir Will Wigan and lewis gassed like this.
  10. Northadox

    Northadox Active Member Full Member

    933
    775
    Apr 9, 2017
    Id lose respect for wilder if he fought Bellew next. What about the HWs working hard to get a shot at that title he's keeping hostage, then he goes and defends it against Bellew?
     
    Northadox, Apr 30, 2017
    Northadox, Apr 30, 2017
    #10
  11. Erik

    Erik Well-Known Member Full Member

    1,669
    2,873
    Oct 25, 2015
    Can't really blame him. Big money for a fight he should win easily. Although with his chin it would be funny if Bellew sparked him.
     
    Erik, Apr 30, 2017
    Erik, Apr 30, 2017
    #11
  12. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

    31,307
    29,483
    Apr 4, 2005
    He'd get the same amount of flak as he does for every terrible opponent he chooses. This is nothing new, he's become a master at taking a turd and polishing it and then getting idiots to pay him for it.

    He goes all the way to the UK to the biggest heavyweight title fight in years and what does he do, call out the AJ or even Wlad, no he picks on a former cruiserweight who's best win at heavyweight was against an injured opponent, what a ****ing joke.
     
    Brighton bomber, Apr 30, 2017
    Brighton bomber, Apr 30, 2017
    #12
    Absolutely! likes this.
  13. Absolutely!

    Absolutely! Fabulous, darling! Full Member

    8,707
    1,660
    Jul 8, 2010
    He wouldn't get any flack from me. I expect him to do stuff like this.

    Besides, it'd be a good fight, and a winnable one for Bellew.
     
    Absolutely!, Apr 30, 2017
    Absolutely!, Apr 30, 2017
    #13
  14. madballster

    madballster Loyal Member Full Member

    37,210
    6,765
    Jul 21, 2009
    Ultimately those fights get made that give the fighters the most money. I can't blame Bellew for going after Wilder because he seems more beatable than AJ, while giving Bellew a solid payday. Can I blame Wilder if he get's offered a $5 million paycheck to fight a lightpunching cruiserweight when Wilder normally cashes in $1 million purses in his hometown mismatches? Hardly.
     
    madballster, Apr 30, 2017
    madballster, Apr 30, 2017
    #14
  15. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

    45,372
    3,783
    Feb 20, 2008
    How is Bellew any different than the line of guys he has been fighting? Bellew would be a normal opponent for Wilder
     
    Rico Spadafora, Apr 30, 2017
    Rico Spadafora, Apr 30, 2017
    #15
    madballster likes this.
Page 1 of 2