I think I managed to give Stiverne 2 rounds. Wilder was excellent, but I wonder to what extent Stiverne being so poor made him look that way. No head movement, no output and plodding forward onto punches all night made me think I was watching Chisora in his last fight. How can you not move your head against someone who can keep you at range on reach alone, don't you need to get inside the jab and do some work? I just didn't see a strategy at all. On the other hand, Wilder came in with a plan, some speed, and some smarts and on the whole stuck to it very well. Wilder answered a lot of questions in going 12, hurting a decent opponent, and not getting flustered when hit. It was a very mature performance from someone who has never been past 4.
A Fury fight next would be good and I can see Fury losing that as he is a fatty who only picks on smaller men and though not heavy, Wilder is tall, fast and has the power to cause problems. Fury won't be allowed to lean all night as Wilder has shown he has good movement for a big guy. He's not even that big really for his height and being a HW. 219 pounds is light and I have no idea if he could take a shot from someone like Wlad. Fury though for sure and that is a reasonable next step. Then maybe another skill builder against a top fighter, then perhaps catch Wlad as Wlad is at the tail end of his career.
I'm pleased for Wilder. He has the right attitude and a performance like that makes me like him.
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