I can't keep a straight face when picturing Wilder and Louis in the same sentence. I steer clear of bum labels as it often gets thrown around loosely over the shoulder. Name the era and take a deep dive of the opponent's vs best fighters and you'll find a run of cannon fodder and stat padding stuntmen. The fact is journeymen fighters really do keep this sport revolving. The largest boxing movie franchise was centered around a "Bum" . But he was our "bum" and didn't slander the honor . But yes, Wilder collected more cans than a recycling factory .