Wilder is better than expected.

First time against a masterful boxer as big as he is. I was surprised because a seasoned pro with an olympic bronze medal, who I'd seen knock out lesser opponents, had no answer to an elite big man.

 

Fury is a spoiler.He has a style that will make anyone look bad

 

Excellent post SDB! I know you hate Wilder, and that always makes it hard to admit something like that, but I've always thought you were one of the most reasonable and intelligent posters on here and I'm glad to see you showing it! I think Fury won, but don't have a big problem with the draw and see Fury being better prepared for Wilder and getting an easier win the second time around.

 

Wilder won my respect in terms of heart and stamina, and also the guts to stalk and pursue a much larger guy. Wilder is not just the hype job people thought. But it is true that his technique is really limited...his attack lacks any kind of variety. Even his forerunner, Earnie Shavers, had a much more well-rounded attack (but not the same chin or stamina). Still, the man was one second from slaying the giant; ironically, in England the fight might have been stopped.

 

Kudos to Wilder for getting a last minute knockdown on an elusive opponent that was boxing his ears off. His power is legit and his will to win is legit. Saying that, Fury was just outclassing him something awful in there, and that bodes extremely poorly for Wilder's chances in a rematch. Unless Fury half-asses it in training, or fights like an idiot second time round he'll likely do a Calzaghe Lacy on Wilder. He's got Wilder's timing down now and Wilder isn't going to be able to make any meaningful adjustments in the interim.

Really impressed with Fury. He's an insane talent.

 

I have to agree. At 212 lbs banging with these big guys. It's impressive.

And although his style is unorthodox it is effective...and exciting.

 

Wilder attributed all his points to power, everything else is C level

 

Does anyone feel like the WBC should be petitioned to give Wilder some sort of special award?

Perhaps a 'I weighed much less than him' trophy?
Or 'I knocked him down twice, surely that counts for something'?
'He got up on ten, that's almost a knock out'??

I just feel like his superhuman efforts against a fat rusty gypsy should be recognised in some way.