Perez v Jennings might steal the show

[Hulk]

I agree with the Mago part. It appears to have affected him. If he's in shape mentally though, it should be a good one.

Certainly, it has potential to be an awesome fight, but in boxing you never know. I just think Jennings' hands are too fast.

I don't think the speed will give Perez too many problems, but Jennings' movement might. Also, Jennings has been on a great trajectory and after that last fight with Takam, Perez's is not so great. Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of Jennings. This is a good test for both of them. If Jennings gets by Perez, he might have earned the top spot for American heavyweights at least in terms of quality of wins.

Yes, he's faster, more skilled and stopped Liakhovich first, but don't you think there's a good chance Wilder would KO him?

I do.

[Rantcatrat]

I agree with the Mago part. It appears to have affected him. If he's in shape mentally though, it should be a good one.

Certainly, it has potential to be an awesome fight, but in boxing you never know. I just think Jennings' hands are too fast.

I don't think the speed will give Perez too many problems, but Jennings' movement might. Also, Jennings has been on a great trajectory and after that last fight with Takam, Perez's is not so great. Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of Jennings. This is a good test for both of them. If Jennings gets by Perez, he might have earned the top spot for American heavyweights at least in terms of quality of wins.

Yes, he's faster, more skilled and stopped Liakhovich first, but don't you think there's a good chance Wilder would KO him?

I do.

There's a good chance Wilder ko's anyone he faces other than a KBro. On the flipside, we haven't seen Wilder go rounds at all. Let's see that first before we pass judgment on him in my opinion. The only person who really hit Wilder put him down (Sconiers).

[El Kabong]

Takam is a tough guy, don't sell him short.



Wilder needs a durable opponent who will take him the distance if only there were a McCall or Mercer in this era.

[Spicoli]

Takam is a tough guy, don't sell him short.



Wilder needs a durable opponent who will take him the distance if only there were a McCall or Mercer in this era.

He just needs a guy coming to win who isn't expected to fall or has not just done so. I wouldn't fancy him vs a young inspired Mercer or McCall, more so McCall

[Hulk]

Takam is a tough guy, don't sell him short.



Wilder needs a durable opponent who will take him the distance if only there were a McCall or Mercer in this era.

He just needs a guy coming to win who isn't expected to fall or has not just done so. I wouldn't fancy him vs a young inspired Mercer or McCall, more so McCall

Wilder vs. a young McCall might resemble McCall vs. Bruce Seldon.


Seldon built up an early lead, only to fall apart at the seams later on and be stopped.


McCall was like Ivan Drago. He must break you. lol

[Spicoli]

Takam is a tough guy, don't sell him short.



Wilder needs a durable opponent who will take him the distance if only there were a McCall or Mercer in this era.

He just needs a guy coming to win who isn't expected to fall or has not just done so. I wouldn't fancy him vs a young inspired Mercer or McCall, more so McCall

Wilder vs. a young McCall might resemble McCall vs. Bruce Seldon.


Seldon built up an early lead, only to fall apart at the seams later on and be stopped.


McCall was like Ivan Drago. He must break you. lol

I think that's a fair comparison. For all Wilder has displayed in apparent one punch power, Seldon showed early on top hand speed, a piston jab and just better coordination and athleticism if you ask me. He also displayed tearing back from adversity in Ribalta ko and a willingness to face decent contenders. The chin after enough tests?...that's another story You just don't know until you are asked the questions

On a sidenote, can we merge both "they might steal" threads for tonights card?

[ykdadamaja]

Takam is a tough guy, don't sell him short.



Wilder needs a durable opponent who will take him the distance if only there were a McCall or Mercer in this era.

There is only one man we can even put close to those two names and that's Tony Thompson. But you won't find an American HW that goes the full distance today... you would have to go to Europe.

Notice Wilder has not fought a legitimate European contender, ever? Yea, he fought Serghei- but Serghei was already entrenched in the American system.

I'm starting to believe they are protecting Wilder, too.

[Spicoli]

I agree with the Mago part. It appears to have affected him. If he's in shape mentally though, it should be a good one.

Certainly, it has potential to be an awesome fight, but in boxing you never know. I just think Jennings' hands are too fast.

I don't think the speed will give Perez too many problems, but Jennings' movement might. Also, Jennings has been on a great trajectory and after that last fight with Takam, Perez's is not so great. Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of Jennings. This is a good test for both of them. If Jennings gets by Perez, he might have earned the top spot for American heavyweights at least in terms of quality of wins.

Yes, he's faster, more skilled and stopped Liakhovich first, but don't you think there's a good chance Wilder would KO him?

I do.

There's a good chance Wilder ko's anyone he faces other than a KBro. On the flipside, we haven't seen Wilder go rounds at all. Let's see that first before we pass judgment on him in my opinion. The only person who really hit Wilder put him down (Sconiers).

See my thinking is we haven't seen his vaunted power destroy anyone he wasn't fully expected to destroy. It cancels itself out. I can't knock Jennings chin when he has been dropped and fully recovered to win...not to mention show a strong body when hit...and escape that Wilder has literally never fielded a heavy shot save for Haye having him out on his feet in sparring. The more mysterious chin is by far Wilder, along with about 5 other things.