Wilder's Right Hand?

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  1. Boxed Ears

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    A lot of people say Wilder's right hand didn't really come into its own until he hit puberty. Now it's unbelievably stronger than his left hand.
     
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    That makes little sense given that power is literally the combination of strength and speed.
     
  3. MidniteProwler

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    It sounds like he takes his pull out game seriously as well even has the towel ready so he’s always working it.
     
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    ^^^Here's a man who knows his sport.
     
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    You heard it here first, folks.

    Usyk punches harder than Wilder.

    And the local village idiot gave the post a like. :lol:
     
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    He may punch harder than Wilder in 2026.
     
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    What impressive feat of power did Usyk show in 2026 that suggests that?
     
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    He didn't show any "impressive feat of power". He showed some power f.e. knocking out DDD in 2025, which is better than Wilder not being able to get rid of Herndon in 7 rounds and Chisora in 12.
     
  9. Kiwi Casual

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    I don't think DDD is the best example given his track record. Herndon was also clearly a tune up with Wilder using the rounds to shake off ring rust.

    Usyk hasn't really fought enough heavyweights for us to have a clear gauge of his power yet.
     
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    All I'm sayig is, Usyk looked more menacing that Wilder as of late.
     
  11. bjl12

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    He had devastating power when he fought journeyman. His power was respectable against top foes - that's all, just respectable
     
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    This. His power was respectable but never more than that. All media hype.
     
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    He also wasnt as powerful as hyped. Couple of KDs against Fury otherwise never dented a meaningful opponent
     
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    Mosley and Jones also juiced. Important anecdote
     
  15. Kiwi Casual

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    He's only ever stopped two heavyweights out of six.

    Don't get me wrong I think Usyk's power is a bit underrated, but he's not exactly a power puncher.
     
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