So does anyone think Wilder can beat Wlad?

[Beanflicker]

Yes, I say Wilder puts Wlad out cold. Wilder's got the reach and the speed to touch Wlad's chin and when he touches his chin Wlad's going to wake up on the canvas.

[smashup]

Was Stiverne that good a measuring stick?

I only see Areola on his record as a remotely decent test for Stiverne and that being very generous.

I didn't see anything at all from Wilder that made me think he can beat Wlad.

His reach will be nullified for a start and he's nowhere near as strong as Wlad, with limited skills and punch variations.

Wlads just signed to fight Jennings anyway so that leaves Fury free now so wonder if he'll fight Wilder next?

[SlimTrae]

@ Smashup- Legit question. He was a measuring stick, buit how good of a measuring stick?

I guess it depends on the what the individual thought going into the fight.
We did have a few different opionions here. Questions both had to answer,

On one hand Stivern did his job like he was supposed to- he won the title.
Then there is Wilder's resume.

Was Malik a decent opponent going in? I dunno, subjective I guess to each of us.

or Audley Harrison? This is the guy Haye fought to get to Wlad. Was Audly that good then.. but not when Wilder fought him, he became something other than a worthy foe? He went 3-1 since-getting starched by Price, bad or good Wilder's resume? I dunno.

Liakhovhich was a world champ- & Wilder got that on his resume. When Helenious beat Liakhovich only 3 fights ago for him..was that a bum win his record? I'm not sure how much stock of Liakhovich dropped from that to Wilder.

To me Stiverne's measuring was-
Could Wilder go 12 rounds (stamina)-Yes
Could he take a punch from a guy who isn't called a pillow puncher? Yes
If adversity comes, can he deal with it (fractured) hand-Yes
Would he fall of his game and show his youth? (NO-he stuck to the plan;lead with the jab)

Question smashup- who would be a good measuring stick for him now & what do you think that would consist of?
I have no critique for you, just to learn from a different perspctive through lenses other than my own.

[brocktonblockbust]

fury smokes wilder

[AdamGB]

Given your recent post about the size of Wilder's head, I'll take that as an omen of Wilder's victory

[nuggetdotcom]

fury smokes wilder

Dont be daft!!!!

[Hulk]

In another fight or two, I'd say he will be a very formidable challenge for Wlad.


Maybe even now, but he is pretty naïve about the clinch game and Wlad could write a book on riding, tangling up and generally holding his opponent.


Wlad's right hand and hook are more tried and true as well.


Wlad's chin though...

[armin]

Other than landing the big one and getting Wlad out of there early there isn't a way he beats Wlad, hes a very poor man's version of Wlad. Everything Wilder can do Wlad does better, I suspect Wlad's power to be better as well.