Deontay Wilder vs Dominic Breazeale 18th May 2019 Sky Sports

[bcollins]

But the KO is what Wilder brings. It certainly isn't fundamental technique! He is exciting, simply because you know he's going to do his damndest to KO the other guy, but his wounded giraffe impression makes him seem vulnerable. I think one variable associated with Wilder that hasn't been fully tested is heart. He's shown it to some degree with Ortiz, but can he get up to land his equalizer? This makes for good drama, especially given his power. He's interesting precisely because his fundamentals are so lacking, yet has had little apparent need for them (with a few obvious exceptions). He exemplifies why boxing is such an interesting sport - which attributes obviate others, and in which combination?

[TitoFan]

But the KO is what Wilder brings. It certainly isn't fundamental technique! He is exciting, simply because you know he's going to do his damndest to KO the other guy, but his wounded giraffe impression makes him seem vulnerable. I think one variable associated with Wilder that hasn't been fully tested is heart. He's shown it to some degree with Ortiz, but can he get up to land his equalizer? This makes for good drama, especially given his power. He's interesting precisely because his fundamentals are so lacking, yet has had little apparent need for them (with a few obvious exceptions). He exemplifies why boxing is such an interesting sport - which attributes obviate others, and in which combination?

I get you b. But Wilder's lack of fundamental techniques have become so cemented into people's heads that it's become the immediate go-to argument. Yet I only saw one truly amateurish looking punch in tonight's fight. Albeit a very short fight... but still. Wilder's jab is strong and purposeful. Save for one missed right hand, the other ones were fairly straight. I'd say let's ask Breazeale, but he's probably still wondering when the fight's gonna happen. Yes.... Wilder gets excited when he hurts a guy and that got him a good counter tonight for his troubles. But the final KO punch was nicely thrown.

Just goes to show how tough it is to shake a perception that has become ingrained in people's minds.

[bcollins]

But the KO is what Wilder brings. It certainly isn't fundamental technique! He is exciting, simply because you know he's going to do his damndest to KO the other guy, but his wounded giraffe impression makes him seem vulnerable. I think one variable associated with Wilder that hasn't been fully tested is heart. He's shown it to some degree with Ortiz, but can he get up to land his equalizer? This makes for good drama, especially given his power. He's interesting precisely because his fundamentals are so lacking, yet has had little apparent need for them (with a few obvious exceptions). He exemplifies why boxing is such an interesting sport - which attributes obviate others, and in which combination?

I get you b. But Wilder's lack of fundamental techniques have become so cemented into people's heads that it's become the immediate go-to argument. Yet I only saw one truly amateurish looking punch in tonight's fight. Albeit a very short fight... but still. Wilder's jab is strong and purposeful. Save for one missed right hand, the other ones were fairly straight. I'd say let's ask Breazeale, but he's probably still wondering when the fight's gonna happen. Yes.... Wilder gets excited when he hurts a guy and that got him a good counter tonight for his troubles. But the final KO punch was nicely thrown.

Just goes to show how tough it is to shake a perception that has become ingrained in people's minds.

I think it's fair to say he has shown improvement. I think it's also fair to say we'll never describe Wilder's fundamentals as textbook. Either way, his power equates to getting the job done in almost every fight he's been in.

[SlimTrae]

Well placed & timed. Just a picture perfect KO.

That right hand is why Fury claimed he deserved the win, but given the chance to prove with a rematch, he opts out.

Is the HW division really full of saps that Wilder fights & gr8's that Wilder avoids at the same time? Or is it an adjusted argument after Wilder beats 'em?

When he loses he'll be called out as finally being exposed. For me though a loss is never the end. It's a loss.

[Master]

If AJ had the balls to get in the ring with Wilder he would beat him. Sure Wilder has power but he is fundamentally a flawed boxer and AJ would knock him out.Eddie should pay Wilder what he wants and AJ will do the rest and take the title and shut up Wilder.

Otherwise Fury will beat Wilder.

[Mark TKO]

fuck he hits hard

Wilder is a lot better than I thought he was a year ago. After all 3 have fought in the next month let’s see where we stand.

Still say on any given night one can beat the other so a defeat against one of the other 2 doesn’t rule you out of the picture. These boys will make some serious money....