Is Wilder the most athletic and powerful heavyweight monster of all time?

I don't see what's so athletic about Wilder. He's got horrible coordination, poor sense of balance and average speed for a top level heavyweight. In addition he cannot pick up new skills easily or dominate fights with any next level natural born ability. His power bails him out of fights. That's it. He's no more athletic than a stretched out David Tua.

 

Your're correct, but also:

athletes

1. a person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise.

Thanks to his horrific form and technique Wilder does not qualify.

 

Wilder has an awkward and unpredictable movement, unlike the stiff, cement feet fighters AJ has been fed to. I can see AJ struggling to find the long, quick and awkward American.

Also, while AJ has power of his own, Wilder’s right hand is demonic. It sends people to seizures, even when thrown with suboptimal form. The almighty equalizer that can turn the tides at any moment.