Charles Martin vs Vincente Sandez on NBCSP. Not sure why they need to switch networks to air a full card.
Sandez has the body of a lava lamp. This might be quick
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Charles Martin vs Vincente Sandez on NBCSP. Not sure why they need to switch networks to air a full card.
Sandez has the body of a lava lamp. This might be quick
Sandez dropped in 2nd, Martin carrying him a bit
Down again after huge counter straight left. Sandez up but leg locked and out on feet ref waves it off
Wilder did not look good tonight. He needs another 2 or 3 fights before he's ready for Wlad.
I really haven't seen anything from Povetkin to make me believe that. I don't think he's active enough inside to get the better of Wilder. One problem with these Eastern European heavyweights is that they fight accustomed to being the "big guy" in the ring because they stay in the in the amateurs so long and that is the case. I had high hopes for Povetkin turning pro because he seemed to punch short well with power but he has never adapted to fighting a taller fighter. He's 6'1 or 6'2 and will look tiny against Wilder. And he doesn't have a win like Stiverne on his record. Good wins, but I think Wilder is a bit too athletic for him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lineal
Agreed given the level of opponent. Povetkin decapitates him, Wlad hospitalizes him.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpicoliHe found the uppercut on a Stiverne who literally moved his head what, 4 or 5 times tops? Its always been a staple and used as finisher but all have fallen prior. I was most impressed that he fought and maintained beyond an essentially closed left eye, while going into it. I like the explosiveness...but I do believe we've seen the best of Wilder going forward and he'll have to cope.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlimTraeI disagree. Wilder didn't maximize. If so he would have depended on one or two things with no adjustment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
He adjusted later rounds and found that uppercut. He landed punches with both hands an landed every where.
Deontay at worst proved he is still a work in Progress.
I liked it too! Everyone was thinking and saying Johann wasn't much to worry about with him being slow handed, slow footed, and not much of a fighter.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlimTrae
I think Wilder is doing the right thing. He's fighting bigger fighters, getting some rounds in, and not rushing into a fight with Wlad.
It took some doing but Wilder did get Duhaupas out of there late. I think most would agree Johann is about as durable as they come!
Not a brilliant performance but acceptable in my opinion.
He absolutely did not use his jab enough and did look sloppy at times but I liked the way he stayed calm about his eye and stuck to the plan. That was definitely the most adversity he's faced in the ring.
I missed this one, wasn't where I had access.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
WOW! REALLY??! Corrie Sanders RIP would have killed Wilder!Quote:
Originally Posted by SlimTrae
This is the problem with mainstream channels they generally only show the main event. How do you access the extra channel? Cable channel?Quote:
Originally Posted by beenKOedI missed this one, wasn't where I had access.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
Wilders footwork is pretty shit but showed some grid the Frenchie with the German sounding name has a hell of a chin but the way povetkin been devastating fools lately id have to favor him
Have you watched povetkin's last few fights? I think they got him on the ivan drago roids or something cause he been putting dudes to sleep and wilder is open to an overhand right from a shorter dude i thinkQuote:
Originally Posted by amatI really haven't seen anything from Povetkin to make me believe that. I don't think he's active enough inside to get the better of Wilder. One problem with these Eastern European heavyweights is that they fight accustomed to being the "big guy" in the ring because they stay in the in the amateurs so long and that is the case. I had high hopes for Povetkin turning pro because he seemed to punch short well with power but he has never adapted to fighting a taller fighter. He's 6'1 or 6'2 and will look tiny against Wilder. And he doesn't have a win like Stiverne on his record. Good wins, but I think Wilder is a bit too athletic for him.Quote:
Originally Posted by LinealAgreed given the level of opponent. Povetkin decapitates him, Wlad hospitalizes him.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpicoliHe found the uppercut on a Stiverne who literally moved his head what, 4 or 5 times tops? Its always been a staple and used as finisher but all have fallen prior. I was most impressed that he fought and maintained beyond an essentially closed left eye, while going into it. I like the explosiveness...but I do believe we've seen the best of Wilder going forward and he'll have to cope.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlimTraeI disagree. Wilder didn't maximize. If so he would have depended on one or two things with no adjustment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
He adjusted later rounds and found that uppercut. He landed punches with both hands an landed every where.
Deontay at worst proved he is still a work in Progress.
Wilder had another hand picked foil in front of him. He was supposed to get rounds in.
The opponent was never meant to be any kind of threat. They are desperately trying to find acceptable WBC defences before they face zpovetkin but like spicoli said, this is it with Wilder. Hes not going to get any more skilful, maybe more experienced over the distance but theres a few fighters he needs to avoid.
Wilder toughed it out but made it tough on himself. Seemed very easy to connect with the jab loads up and tires himself and how did that eye even happen?
I think Wilder looks shit but beats Povetkin. Povetkin is too small.
If Wlad actually defends against Tyson and Wilder gets past Povetkin there is a huge unification fight between Wilder and Fury.
At least he acknowledged his critics and stated that he is determined work on his flaws and prove the doubters run. Got to respect that.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlimTrae
Normally fighters act like everything is kosher or flat out be in denial.
Cable channel, a sports and special interest affiliate.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterThis is the problem with mainstream channels they generally only show the main event. How do you access the extra channel? Cable channel?Quote:
Originally Posted by beenKOedI missed this one, wasn't where I had access.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
A lot of 'ifs' and it would be huge, but like someone said in another thread don't bet the house on it. There's possible weak links with huge disappointments at both ends of that chain.Quote:
Originally Posted by ross