Promoter of former title contender Odlanier Solis, Ahmet Oner, has said that he would like to organize a fight against the 27-year-old American heavyweight contender Deontay Wilder.
"I do not want to take anything from the Wilder - 29 wins and 29 knockouts, of course, speak for themselves. But I do not see Wilder as the next great HW. At least, until he gets in the ring against a real opponent. I suggest Wilder meet Olympic champion and former contender for the title of world champion Odlanier Solis. Wilder may be the best heavyweight in the U.S., but he is certainly not the best in America. Solis is the best heavyweight - comes from Latin America and is one of the best fighters in the world. I do not think that Wilder and his team will fight with Solis, but I'm sure Showtime will gladly want to organize such a match. I did business with Golden Boy in the past. I have no problem with them. Richard, let's do it. Wilder vs. Solis - the power of the United States against the Latin American power. The winner gets Klitschko! ".
Interesting match-up. Solis wrecks him, IMO.
Solis is too big of a jump in class for Wilder at the moment.
I was reading to see if someone else would say it so all I have to say is
I agree with this^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^:biggthump
Solis would be a menace if he had teddy atlas training him. He'd be 230-240 & already has the skills... I could imagine teddy in his corner yelling... so help me god i'll fire bomb every buffet in town if you don't start throwing punches... Do you want me to call the ref over to call the fight? You look like you would rather be in a hamic...
I don't even want Solis to get a chance again at this point, to be honest i feel he is not deserving and wilder hype aside be an easy cherry to pick and to coast on for Mr lard man he is a lazy huge disappointment no pun intended.
Honestly id be rooting for Wilder to land one of those wild chicken killing haymaykers just for sh*ts nd giggles in this fight if it happened.
Solis schools and brutally ko's this hype job bum wilder
Right Earl, just like Solis schooled and KO'd world beaters Konst Airich and Leif Larsen? Solis is a one man wrecking machine wreaking havoc on the hw division, innit he?
What a retarded asisine response Earl. Stop being a such a bitter hater
Solis takes him to school then KOs him.
I'm loving Wilder, but let's be real. questionable chin and reliance on an overhand right. With Solis' high guard and surprising slickness, Wilder will never find Solis is in the ring, right now.
That being said, I want this fight more than any other. An opponent to finally motivate Solis to perform, instead of coast.
Solis is very skilled, but if he comes with that fat belly and laziness he will kiss the canvas with his face. It's such a shame that Solis doesn't seem to take it seriously. The only time he came in shap was against Vitali and he gave a good impression.
Fat Solis vs Wilder = Wilder by brutal k.o!!
Solis is a step up I guess...
Wilder will probably see exploits in Solis games but same said the other way around, If Solis comes in top condition it will be one easy night for the Cuban.
Atleast Wilder gets KOs every time out. He has power and can probably even KO the top of the class if he can find them. The assumption is he won't KO everyone but it will be interesting to see how far up in class he goes until he stops steamrolling.
Solis's latest victim:
He looked disinterested for most of the fight, then BAM.
The showboating and talking must have got to him. Solis has the skills he needs someone to motivate him to get in to good shape.
tbh I've no idea what to make of solis, sometimes he is a fat out of shape bum, sometimes he is pretty decent. But imo he doesn't have the heart or desire to be consistently top level