Its funny how all the best guys in the world who keep fighting each other are all the guys who Wilder keeps ducking and siiting on contracts. Looking forward to Joshua vs Povetkin. Wilder has already stated he wont fight either Breazeale or Miller next, so its Wilder vs midget Rivas or Stiverne 3 I suppose.
I suppose that’s the question now. Breazeale stated ages ago that he was fighting Wilder in the summer, and it seemed a given. This is where the criticism will come from. Povetkin is a solid contender. I have my doubts that Wilder’s opponent will be.
Wilders already stated hes not going to face Breazeale until forced by the WBC. Looking down the WBC top 15 list, and looking at guys who he could fight, havent got fights lined up and he could afford, he could rematch Ortiz (no way, he almost lost last time), Martin, Kownacki, Kabayel, H.Fury, Rivas or Stiverne (how is he even ranked?). It will be either Kownacki or Rivas. Kownacki if he wants a little money to fight in New York, Rivas if he wants to play it safe.
When did Wilders' resume ever eclipse Povetkins' to deserve being ranked above him anyway? Joshua fought Wladimir and Parker. Now Povetkin. That will be three fights that are head and shoulders greater than any opponent Wilder has faced. And after Ortiz, the gap is immense.
Wilder's highest purse was $2 mill, but you expect someone to put up $50 mill for one of his opponents? 24 hour deadline. Mate, seriously stop it, makes your look pretty stupid.