There is a Wilder every other generation in boxing. A HW who is the epitome of a puncher's chance. Only he is the top echelon.
Just as guys like Holmes, Ali & many more stated Shavers was the hardest hitter of their era, yet he outboxed no one and when he got tired, he flung & whaled away. 68kos out of 74 is what history tells us of him- and the "He shook my kinfolk in Africa quote from Ali. Or the highlight of Holmes rising from his KD. Few talk of him getting stopped 7 times, fighting 24 years & never won a major title.

While David Tua actually had a bit of skill he was THE HW puncher's fighter of his era. Peep this: When he took on Ibeabuchi @ 27-0 ---25 of those fights averaged 3 rounds.
21 years as a pro all he ever claimed was World Boxing Council International Heavy Title & The USBA


Wilder is not lucky. In any era he would've knocked more than a few high profile boxers the (F) out. I see him for what he is; a fighter who can beat the BEST defensive fighter; with one frigging shot. & I enjoy watching it!

Wilder vs Hunter? Same scenario- Deontay is outboxed, for 6,7,8 rounds lands one & it's goodnight Hunter!!!