Is Wilder actually that athletic?

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  1. cippi

    cippi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    yes he is no doubt about it .
     
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  2. alexthegreatmc

    alexthegreatmc Sound logic and reason. You're welcome! Full Member

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    If you can't tell the difference between athletic and coordinated, God help you.
     
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  3. alexthegreatmc

    alexthegreatmc Sound logic and reason. You're welcome! Full Member

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    Let me help you. Definition of athletic below.

    physically strong, fit, and active.
     
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  4. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    I don't think he's necessarily any more athletic than the likes of Seth Mitchell..... he's simply larger.
     
  5. Absolutely!

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    Having good coordination is a requirement for any athlete surely?

    That's a pretty wooly definition. But whatever.
     
  6. alexthegreatmc

    alexthegreatmc Sound logic and reason. You're welcome! Full Member

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    Athletic is purely physical, not related to coordination. Although an athlete with good coordination can be a better athlete.
     
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  7. Absolutely!

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    So a big slow lump with huge physical strength would be considered athletic then?
     
  8. alexthegreatmc

    alexthegreatmc Sound logic and reason. You're welcome! Full Member

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    Yes. As long as he's physical and active.
     
  9. Absolutely!

    Absolutely! Fabulous, darling! Full Member

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    Fair enough. Not sure too many people would see things the same way as you however.
     
  10. Gil Gonzalez

    Gil Gonzalez Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    At 7:22, Wilder says he never runs. He says he does mitts instead, and pull ups from the back of his boat.

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  11. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    Wilder is a cheat, he is a protected fighter, the WBC kept Povetkin from knocking him out, even after being cleared, Wilder will be fighting his 5th voluntary title defense in a row, unheard of! Wilder is a disgrace to boxing..........
     
  12. kirk

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    A big slow lump... but hes fit and active?

    Not too many 'big, slow, lumps' are active and ~fit~.

    Key words... active... fit...
     
  13. pincai

    pincai The Indonesian Thin Man Full Member

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    I saw him once floored onto his butt without damaging his tail bone or twisting his toe. I guess he is quite athletic.
     
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  14. Absolutely!

    Absolutely! Fabulous, darling! Full Member

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    Why can't a big slow guy be fit and active? I didn't say he had to be fat and asthmatic as well.
     
  15. deyell

    deyell MOLECULE FROM HELL. Full Member

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    Doesn't matter if he's athletic or not, Wilder's balance, footwork and punching technique are awful. Any top 5 current heavyweight would mop the floor with him.
     
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