Deontay Wilder-Artur Szpilka/Martin-Glazkov - Saturday/SKY Sports/Showtime. Fact.

On paper it looks like a gimme for the Atomic Windmill. However, Szpilka is a southpaw who looks better than the last two tubby's Wilder has semi-struggled with - before chinning them of course. I like Wilder - he's an exciting heavyweight - but he's an accident waiting to happen (hence the "weak" level of opposition).

Szpilka is 10/1 for the KO. He'll most likely be the one chinned but it will happen to Wilder sooner rather than later. Shrapnel bet.

Glazkov-Martin is for the IBF title (what's the odds Haye or AJ end up with this belt?). The way Martin stands upright with his bonce hanging in the air i'm surprised it hasn't already been knocked off. However, that's probably down to the level of opposition he's faced - which is poor. He can obviously bang a bit with 20 sparkages in 22 fights and looks a bit tricky being a giant southpaw. Glazkov has fought in much stronger company and was a top amateur. He's a bit of a plodder though without a dynamite dig.

Glazkov is rightfully the slim odds on bookies favourite. The American is best priced 13/10. I think his awkward style/size might throw Glazkov off.

I like Wilder too, which makes his fights all the more exciting, as you never know if this will be the one where the bubble bursts. I'm thinking Wilder, has a doubt or two himself, and wants put as much in the bank as possible before he steps up the competition. There is no doubt his handlers are pushing him in this direction and know the value of that belt.

I like Glazkov here. Only seen a couple of Martins fights that are on youtube but thought he looked wild and easy to hit. Would expect Glazkov to have too much to win a decision or a late stoppage.

Dont know what to think of the Wilder fight. Spzilkas only chance is the KO you would think but Id say Wilder will get him out quickly enough. Szpilka looks pretty easy to hit. 2 heavyweight title fights on the same night and only one of the fighters would be in my top 10

I think Martin-Glazkov is a mediocre fight, not expecting anything impressive from either guy there. Wilder will probably get the KO, but it wouldn't shock me if he lost either. Szpilka is quite undersized and outgunned, but he sounds very confident and has been working with Ronnie shields who seems to be a great trainer, they might well have worked on something specific. Wilder is far from hard to find, so you just never know. I think Luis Ortiz would beat the living shit out of any of these guys myself, he's currently the top HW pour moi.

Will this clash with the Haye fight, I hope not. :)

Szpilka has a chance of winning, even though he's not a bona fide top 10 heavyweight, because Wilder really isn't very good.

Wilder does have power, height and reach, but that's all. He's not really athletic and he's not an intelligent boxer.

Really looking forward to the return on Showtime boxing. Still seems odd having two separate sanctioning body trinkets on same card and can only think winner fights winner. If I was Povetkin I'd buy a front row seat and when Wilder starts jumping around like some sort of spaz suffering a seizure just stand up and applaud. To me he's exciting as much for his flaws and impending sparking as he is actual boxing and power.

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Szpilka has a chance of winning, even though he's not a bona fide top 10 heavyweight, because Wilder really isn't very good.

Wilder does have power, height and reach, but that's all. He's not really athletic and he's not an intelligent boxer.

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Not athletic? I'd say all he is is athletic.

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Really looking forward to the return on Showtime boxing. Still seems odd having two separate sanctioning body trinkets on same card and can only think winner fights winner. If I was Povetkin I'd buy a front row seat and when Wilder starts jumping around like some sort of spaz suffering a seizure just stand up and applaud. To me he's exciting as much for his flaws and impending sparking as he is actual boxing and power.

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Tyson Fury said earlier this week that he will be attending;D

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Really looking forward to the return on Showtime boxing. Still seems odd having two separate sanctioning body trinkets on same card and can only think winner fights winner. If I was Povetkin I'd buy a front row seat and when Wilder starts jumping around like some sort of spaz suffering a seizure just stand up and applaud. To me he's exciting as much for his flaws and impending sparking as he is actual boxing and power.

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Tyson Fury said earlier this week that he will be attending;D

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That would be fun.

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Will this clash with the Haye fight, I hope not. :)

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it might do if the haye fight lasts 740 rounds

I expect Wilder to bomb Szpilka out of there for a mid; possibly late rounds KO.

I'm thinking Glazkov does enough to win but might get shafted on the cards this time.

Only seen martin a couple times not super impressive but favor him over glazkov who for whatever reason has been getting a push but is nothing special no big pop, no superb skills and undersized against some of the big dudes. Wilder szpilka should be fun, think wilder gets it by ko.

I think Wilder will win comfortably. He will likely warm himself up and take early rounds before unleashing the windmill.

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Really looking forward to the return on Showtime boxing. Still seems odd having two separate sanctioning body trinkets on same card and can only think winner fights winner. If I was Povetkin I'd buy a front row seat and when Wilder starts jumping around like some sort of spaz suffering a seizure just stand up and applaud. To me he's exciting as much for his flaws and impending sparking as he is actual boxing and power.

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Tyson Fury said earlier this week that he will be attending;D

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That would be fun.

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How much do you think Povetkin is making for step a side and not fighting Wilder?

There's dough for Szpilka. All the double figure prices have gone, he's as short as 11/2 for the KO.

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Szpilka has a chance of winning, even though he's not a bona fide top 10 heavyweight, because Wilder really isn't very good.

Wilder does have power, height and reach, but that's all. He's not really athletic and he's not an intelligent boxer.

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Not athletic? I'd say all he is is athletic.

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I agree .... Wilder is a superb Athlete and a great physical specimen. That's the reason he is where he is, because he has never learned to actually box! He is raw, with a fundamentally flawed technique and that WILL catch him out in the end.

He is fun to watch, but does anyone else think that Eric Molina, John Duhaupas and Artur Szpilka as first defences are even worse than Tommy Jackson, Pete Rademacher and Roy Harris??

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Szpilka has a chance of winning, even though he's not a bona fide top 10 heavyweight, because Wilder really isn't very good.

Wilder does have power, height and reach, but that's all. He's not really athletic and he's not an intelligent boxer.

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Not athletic? I'd say all he is is athletic.

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I agree .... Wilder is a superb Athlete and a great physical specimen. That's the reason he is where he is, because he has never learned to actually box! He is raw, with a fundamentally flawed technique and that WILL catch him out in the end.

He is fun to watch, but does anyone else think that Eric Molina, John Duhaupas and Artur Szpilka as first defences are even worse than Tommy Jackson, Pete Rademacher and Roy Harris??

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Joshua will be Sonny Liston and knock out Wilder in 1 round.

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Szpilka has a chance of winning, even though he's not a bona fide top 10 heavyweight, because Wilder really isn't very good.

Wilder does have power, height and reach, but that's all. He's not really athletic and he's not an intelligent boxer.

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Not athletic? I'd say all he is is athletic.

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I agree .... Wilder is a superb Athlete and a great physical specimen. That's the reason he is where he is, because he has never learned to actually box! He is raw, with a fundamentally flawed technique and that WILL catch him out in the end.

He is fun to watch, but does anyone else think that Eric Molina, John Duhaupas and Artur Szpilka as first defences are even worse than Tommy Jackson, Pete Rademacher and Roy Harris??

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Joshua will be Sonny Liston and knock out Wilder in 1 round.

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Have to get them in the ring together before we can be sure!

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Szpilka has a chance of winning, even though he's not a bona fide top 10 heavyweight, because Wilder really isn't very good.

Wilder does have power, height and reach, but that's all. He's not really athletic and he's not an intelligent boxer.

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Not athletic? I'd say all he is is athletic.

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I agree .... Wilder is a superb Athlete and a great physical specimen. That's the reason he is where he is, because he has never learned to actually box! He is raw, with a fundamentally flawed technique and that WILL catch him out in the end.

He is fun to watch, but does anyone else think that Eric Molina, John Duhaupas and Artur Szpilka as first defences are even worse than Tommy Jackson, Pete Rademacher and Roy Harris??

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Joshua will be Sonny Liston and knock out Wilder in 1 round.

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Have to get them in the ring together before we can be sure!

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All the signs are there. Wilder fighting third rate challegers and sometimes getting buzzed by them also paying Povetkin step aside money.

Hold on master before you get over excited. Joshua just got buzzed by a british level fighter as well;D tha was his first live opponent.

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Hold on master before you get over excited. Joshua just got buzzed by a british level fighter as well;D tha was his first live opponent.

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Whyte can hit and AJ took it and won. All the signs of a good fighter. When Fury beats him it will make Tyson's victory all the more better.

Did a rewatch of the Szpilka wars with Mike Mollo. Those were fun fights ;D. Szpilka fortunate to have the ref as one of his biggest fans 1st time around.

Wondering if Wilder ever makes attempt to bulk up and crack 230 lbs? Those broomsticks for legs have to catch up eventually.

Working tonight but I have this set to record on DVR. My cable company has a new tech that allows you to speak into the remote to set up recording and picking channels. Please no title spoilers tommorow.

Streaming on youtube, nice. Not that I am against paying for quality but being realistic there are so many channels to get in north america that I have gone with paying for HBO . Good job from showtime for putting this one on for free I think it will do them and the boxers a lot of good.

Martin V glazkov about to start, never seen martin before but I no longer rate Glazkov very highly, too short and lacks power so I will take martin to win a decision even though I have never seen him fight before, he has the height and weight advantage, unless he is a donkey he should have this.

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You should have tested this before you actually need to use it. Everything I've tried that's voice activated has been a fucking disaster. I bet it doesn't record.

12.000 watching on youtube right now :S

How one of these two are about to call themselves heavyweight champ is looney. If Martin has glass in his belly Glazkov with find it.

His leg looks fooked!! ???

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How one of these two are about to call themselves heavyweight champ is looney. If Martin has glass in his belly Glazkov with find it.

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it's a pretty bad title fight for sure, glazkov is really lucky to be the mandatory contender,I dont think he's bad but just nothing special at all.


over already, looks like he done his ankle in, or knee

At his home Wlad is throwing furniture. Rematch coming

Hey Charles, thanks for the points.

Your turn Artur.

Doctor said torn ACL.... I had martin winning the first two rounds anyway so whatever.. Nothing against Glazkov but glad he didnt win, he was really lucky to be in the position he was. Unlucky to be injured like that though

Dude, this is surreal..you cannot reward a win or title on this science experiment :-X

Two American 'heavyweight champs' now and we still don't know a thing or substance about them ;D

Poor charles martin, the interviewer is treating him a bit crap here :S telling him he didnt connect :S this is a bit offensive to charles, that's a shame.. What do they want martin to say here.

Fight should be a no-contest

Brockton got banned?

I'm glad he quit. Was not looking forward to Cotto/Foreman 2.

Martin sounds like a guy who knows he had no business there. That was garbage