Wilder's vs...

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by George Crowcroft, May 25, 2019.


  1. MarcelCerdan13

    MarcelCerdan13 Member Full Member

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    I totally agree that Wilder’s biggest stylistic weakeness is against a pressure fighter who can sustain an attack and has at least solid power. His defense is almost entirely built on his natural reflexes and usually just involves him stepping backwards, and his offense requires him to be able to plant his feet in wide stance. Neither will work well against a guy coming forward throwing combinations. I think having good head movement and quick feet are more integral to beating him then having an iron chin though. He might just be able to punch right through anyone’s jaw no matter how tough they’ve seemed prior if he gets the opportunity to set his right up. I think he would’ve lost badly to Povetkin had they fought when they were originally going to. Tua, Mercer, and Mcall all have a very solid chance, Ali, Klitschko, and Foreman beat him, and the rest lose- there’s just too much of a size difference with nowhere near enough speed or skill to compensate. And as tough as Wach is He’s a sitting target, Wlad and Bakole could both hurt him- Wilder probably can too.
     
  2. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Yeah I think I'd have a little flutter on him losing to all of them if I was a gambling man