Thoughts on Wilder

I think it's unfair, and perhaps flat out wrong, to say his power just "bailed him out" of a losing fight, as if it's just a lucky trait he was born with.

Wilder chooses to give up rounds to focus on the KO. That's his strategy.

He chooses to put everything on getting one big hit. And why shouldn't he? He has 12 rounds to do it, and all it takes is one wobble with 30+ sec on the clock, and you're almost certainly done.

Look at how frenzied he gets whenever his opponent gets wobbled. He will literally sprint at them. That's not random. He knows those moments are his big chance. He's trained and prepared specifically for those moments.

Wilder could choose the conventional style. He's capable of it. That's how he fought Stiverne in the first fight after breaking his hand. But he's consciously chosen not to do that. Wilder has chosen not be a boxer.

 

His right hand reminds me of:

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No

 

his weaknesses are what make him unique and fun to watch......but they will ultimately be his downfall in the end.

 

It’s hard to see him stay unbeaten but I don’t think too many in the division can topple him.

I like him. He’s a good boy.

 

Wilder by name Wilder by nature. He's getting the job done and that's all that counts. I've never seen power so hard and consistent throughout a fight. He's stopped every opponent he's ever faced, "He don't play in this game Baby!"

 

Like nearly every fighter in the history of the sport then.

 

With so many titles, we now see fighters who aren't really matched tough until they're defending a belt.

 

Nope.

Mayweather was watched because of his defence.
Tyson was watched because of his attack.
etc etc etc

Wilder is watched because he's very vulnerable in every fight.

 

But Tyson's vulnerability left him unstuck on more than one occasion.

 

Thing is, he didn't do that with Stiverne part 2 did he. Or even part 1. Maybe it depends on how good his opponent is.

 

Wilder definitely is one of the most exciting fighters to watch in boxing because of his vulnerabilities combined with his ability to always fight back and find a way to win. He did it vs Molina, Szpilka and Washington and hopefully now that he's done it vs a legit opponent US fans will start taking him seriously.

Much like how many Brit fans didn't take Fury seriously until he beat Wlad as Fury was seen by many as the fat, chinny, joker of a heavyweight who punched himself in the face. After he beat Wlad people had to take him more seriously and despite all his troubles since he's still seen as one of the top guys if he can get fit again.

I hope Wilder can get some more media exposure to build this fight with Joshua. Joshua/Wilder deserves to be on the biggest platform in boxing, lets hope US sports fans take notice.

 

In part 1 he broke his hand.

In part 2, are you saying that because he jabbed a lot? I mean, jabs are still great for range finding, controlling the distance, and setting up your right in general.

 

No Im just saying he never did what you said that he does in that he just waits and then boom! I don't think he did that with Stiverne. Thats why I said maybe it depends if he knows he cant outbox an individual, he then chooses to wait for an opening.

This theory about Wilder is new as I have not heard this before.