The problem with anyone coming through the ranks is that the goalposts are continually shifted on them, we all do it, I'm sure it's always been done and always will be. Stivern was everything we wanted Wilder to face. 'World class', good punch, durable, proven at the top and to boot he held a portion of the World heavyweight title.


Wilder passed with flying colours answering every question levied at him over the past few years. All of a sudden Stivern was shit. If Wilder took on Fury and beat him Fury would be shit. He can only succeed if he twats Wlad and that's unfair.


If Wilder had gone a few rounds with a few of the bodies he'd faced prior to Stivern he might have been treated a bit fairer, he cant be penalised for lamping everyone out of there though.


I was impressed with him in almost all aspects and it's great to have an American Heavyweight at the top ready to challenge Wlad.