Will we be ruled by another jabber/grabber? Or do things get more exciting? I'm concerned cause Fury's last fight was pants and Wilder looks like he may be capable of the old 10 jabs a round routine.
When Wladimir retires, the title will change hands frequently. Fury and Wilder are simply not good enough to impose their size and use their jabs to dominate the division.
I wouldn't call Wilder and jab and grabber. While he jabs he hasn't shown the ability to clinch effectively and as he's so light he could easily get overpowered by stronger men in a clinch. Fury does like to clinch but he's an offensive clincher he doesn't use it to spoil but to manhandle his opponents to get openings, like the forearm he used on Cunningham. Joshua doesn't clinch much so far, he prefers to parry shots off his arms and fire back, but that may change as his opposition improves. Parker another rising potential contender is all action, so who knows what the future will bring.
When Wlad retires the next American champ will be considered better than him because the heavyweight division will be considered full of great fighters when in reality Wlad was just making everyone else look mediocre.
I'd imagine Povetkin will become the top dog of the division. Jennings could end up being a beast too once he gets some more experience. Eddie Chambers and David Haye were always really skilled too, all bull**** aside. But I have no faith in Fury or Wilder at this point. I feel like Wilder is gonna get sparked the first time he gets between the ropes with a live body who swings back and counters his windmills and it wouldn't surprise me if Fury folds once he runs into a high level opponent who's style isn't tailor made for him. So no, I doubt jab and grab will rule supreme.
Most everyone else is mediocre. That is fact. It really doesn't matter what the American media may or may not say in the future.
I don't think mediocre is the right word for it, more like parity and relocation of talent. Without Klitschko in the mix I think there's a decent chance a cruiserweight will come up in weight to usurp the kingdom. Povetkin is kind of advanced in years to reign long. Joshua is an interesting prospect. Usyk may be the fighter who seems to come out of nowhere--he's fought talented king-sized heavyweights before and beat them.
