Wilder is a Floyd/Ali-level spoiler. His version- play possum whole fight then unleash. Fair play...

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  1. fitzroy boy_iron mike

    fitzroy boy_iron mike Active Member Full Member

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    Ali was one of the greatest spoilers who graced the sport. Constant leaving jab hand out (like how Klitschko adopted), tying people up, running around.

    Floyd again one of the greatest spoilers ever- run from opponent, edge rounds with flashy punches, dirty tactics.

    Wilder is a spoiler on these levels. He doesnt engage in a boxing match for multiple rounds, plays possum and unleashes a couple haymakers.

    Don't get me wrong- fair play to them all. But do you agree Wilder is a spoiler to these levels?
     
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  2. PaddyGarcia

    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    I don't think what Wilder does is spoiling.
     
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  3. nickpoppunk

    nickpoppunk Unbelievable Bentekkers Full Member

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    yes, it works for him.
    clever really
     
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  4. ShovelHook

    ShovelHook Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He's not spoiling, he's waiting. He never really ties his opponents up.
     
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  5. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    A spoiler is a fighter who refuses to engage by fighting a negative style, mostly by running away, constantly grabbing, and fighting dirty. Wilder doesn't do any of that, he's the one who is coming forward and patiently waits for the right moment.
     
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  6. Potwash

    Potwash The Real Untouchables Full Member

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    Wilder is the complete opposite.
     
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  7. fitzroy boy_iron mike

    fitzroy boy_iron mike Active Member Full Member

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    my definition of spoiler is one who wins by means which "spoil" a fight. i.e. negative tactics. I guess my definition may be wrong. But I feel Wilder, by perennially waiting for other person to make the first move, is a grade a spoiler...
     
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  8. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    Don't really see Wilder as a spoiler.
    Fury for instance is much more of a spoiler as Wilder is.
     
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  9. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    But it's not spoiling if Wilder isn't initiating any negative tactics. Tyson Fury is more of a spoiler fighter if anything else.
    Patiently waiting to set up the KO does not count as a spoiler tactic.
     
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