The FACTS!!! Price was 6'6 & over 240 but that's IT!!!! G.Washington was 6'6 but under 240 The reach can also be a Factor here as well (edit well i guess i forgot Firtha common opponent) For the first time in Pro, Wilder fighting a Modern Day Super-heavyweight. Not Knocking Ortiz so darn technically sound but he's not over 6'6 240+ pounds The question Does skill pay the bills or size win the prize? (Fury has both) What an interesting style match up. Goodness Gracious will Wilder weigh 214 again??? I'm seriously starting to think Wilder only has a small punchers chance. This is the true battle for #1 no argument here, this is for the LINEAL TITLE may i remind you. Any guesses on the Weight???? I predict Wilder 220-225, Tyson Fury 247-253
The other side of the coin Fury has only fought ONE 6'6 240+ Heavyweight in Wlad but that was a masterclasss against the cream of the crop
I do wonder how Wilder will deal with not having the usual big advantages in height and reach. He has no guard, his defence solely relies on head movement and keeping opponents at a distance. But Fury could possibly pick him off from his usual preferred range and if that happens how will Wilder adapt if he can adapt at all that is.
I think price was 6'5 ? It doesn't matter he only had 13 fights when he fought Wilder and no defense which wasn't developed in 13 fights. In Wilders 13th fight he was saved by the bell ...so yes defense is important .lol is the shoe on the other foot really ? No. Wilder relies on reach first, Tyson doesnt. Fury will weigh about 257. Wilder 221. The advantage off the bat goes to Fury who if he's as good as he says will win hands down and by knock out. A betting man has to take that bet.
It won’t matter. Fury is going to have to neutralize Wilder’s right hand and Wilder’s stamina (going to the body) to win while Wilder is going to be looking for Fury to make a mistake or tire out. Neither is going to be intimidated by either’s size or let that impact the fight, since they are almost the same height with Wilder 6’6” and Fury 6’7” and Fury has a very slight reach advantage. In comparison Fury towered over Wlad, who is 6’4.5” without his lifts and even Joshua 6’5.5” was noticeably taller once in the ring with Wlad. Washington also is closer to 6’4” than 6’6”.
Yer and if they didn't throw "the worm" some extra free buffet vouchers to stay seated after the first round Wilder would have been ktfo for sure..
