Wilder says he won't go to Russia to fight Povetkin

[TitoFan]

I'm all for Wilder expanding his geographical horizons but he is the champ. What possible objections could Povetkin have to fighting in the U.S.? He cited "right circumstances". What are those? The objections are not money... they're location. Seems like an easy hurdle to overcome, and I figure it will pretty soon.

Personally, I give Povetkin better than a 50/50 chance to beat Wilder. Povetkin is by light years the most polished. IMO, he should be chomping at the bit for the chance to unseat Wilder, regardless of where they fight.

[J_Undisputed]

Anyone know what the numbers are for Wilder/Szpilka. If wilder's really not drawing a whole lot of fans (fighting the molinas of the world), the possibility does exist that the money and draw of a Russian fighter having an opportunity to fight for a world title in front of a home town crowd does pay off better than Wilder. The challenger should have to chase the title but with the Type of promoter driven f*ckery (catch weights, location, rehydration clauses, denying people stuff like knee braces) we have now throwing hurdles in front of challengers just to protect champions...these kind of x factors like nationalism driven cash hordes can even things a little.