Will Al Haymon allow Deontay Wilder to fight Alexander Povetkin?

[ross]

If Wilder uses his legs and his jab and dosnt stand stationary with a high guard like he did at times against Stiverne he should win fairly comfortably.

[Spicoli]

No. No he won't. They are going to put a fake mustache on Wilder and put him in witness protection. Don't think he is strong enough or owns the tool box for him. If he thinks he is preparing by defending vs unranked Journeymen he is kidding himself.

[Beanflicker]

Wilder will knock this turkey out

[El Kabong]

Wilder will knock this turkey out

Povetkin is far from a turkey. Wilder still has a lot to learn as a pro. I think Deontay hits harder than Wlad but in doing so he puts himself in harms way more often because he sells out on his punches which means A) he's more open to counters and B) more apt to gas out if he's pressed for 12 rounds.

Povetkin needs to get inside and stay there. He can't afford to take clean shots and I doubt Deontay will utilize the clinch as good as Wlad did....if you don't tie up those hands when a smaller fighter gets inside then you are in big trouble especially when the guy hits like Povetkin does. It's not an easy fight for either fighter but Povetkin has a HUGE edge in experience.

[TitoFan]

Wilder will knock this turkey out

Povetkin is far from a turkey. Wilder still has a lot to learn as a pro. I think Deontay hits harder than Wlad but in doing so he puts himself in harms way more often because he sells out on his punches which means A) he's more open to counters and B) more apt to gas out if he's pressed for 12 rounds.

Povetkin needs to get inside and stay there. He can't afford to take clean shots and I doubt Deontay will utilize the clinch as good as Wlad did....if you don't tie up those hands when a smaller fighter gets inside then you are in big trouble especially when the guy hits like Povetkin does. It's not an easy fight for either fighter but Povetkin has a HUGE edge in experience.

Excellent analysis. Agreed 100%.

[Freedom]

No. No he won't. They are going to put a fake mustache on Wilder and put him in witness protection. Don't think he is strong enough or owns the tool box for him. If he thinks he is preparing by defending vs unranked Journeymen he is kidding himself.

Yes, fighting Molina won't help prepare him for a top heavyweight like Povetkin.