Wingspan and full extension
Wilder is built like a heavyweight version of tommy hearns
Obviously nowhere near as skilled, but does possess the same type fight changing power
Here is the scientific principle behind Wilders power in an easy to understand format:
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That's why when Wilder and AJ finally decide to get it on he's knocking Joshua out. AJ already knows this and it's not a damn thing he can do about it. Not even a damn thing. AJ punches are much wider and slower compared to Wilder's. Therefore, Deontay would see then coming from a mile a way.
If he ever develops a good jab his power would become even more dangerous because a stiff quick jab helps blind the opponent from seeing the straight right hand from landing.
Easily the most dangerous puncher in the division; I say from good timing, speed, accuracy, snap and a wiry length. Most of his knockouts stem from the fact that his opponents don't even see them coming.
Even if his legs are skinny, he's still transferring energy from the floor up.Right. Efficient transfer of power from the legs (via torque and proper timing) to the hips, shoulder, arm, and finally the fist, is the hallmark of a devastating puncher. Tommy Hearns is a clear example.
The truth is; if someone taught Deontay Wilder to throw straight, textbook punches he would probably lose a lot of his power. His weird flail/windmill punching style is a strength and a weakness.
You punch with your arms, not your legs. The legs add some to the power of a punch but the main power comes the shoulders and Wilder has powerful shoulders. His shoulders give his arms that speed and speed is power. If he turns his waist into the blow and pushes off his legs he has a powerful punch. Lots of very hard punchers had slim legs. Hearns, and Bob Foster were tall and slim with thin legs and were great punchers. Crawford doesn't have big legs either.
People with thin legs tend to have power say with a straight right. thunder Thigh fighters like Tyson tend to have power with hooks and upper cuts just look at Joe Fraizer left hook took Ali down . Tommy Hearns right hand took Pippino Cuavas and Duran down
Even if his legs are skinny, he's still transferring energy from the floor up. Add to that his height, length and weight and you have enough variables to create a dangerous puncher.The leverage, explosiveness and technique ( I know I know, "windmill/LOL" the point is he knows how to use his size) seem to be there, so where his power comes from shouldn't really be a mystery IMO.
Core Strength he talked about working on Core Strength years ago.
We work hard in the gym. A lot of heavyweight guys aren't in shape when it's time to fight but I always come ready. To make sure my conditioning is up to scratch my coach gets me to do lots of uphill interval runs on the treadmill. Core strength is also critical to boxing so I often stand on one leg on a bosu and catch a medicine ball. For strength and power we do cleans, jerks and shoulder presses, often while wearing a weight vest. Our programme is all about multi-tasking.
While he is a lean guy especially his Legs, he has a Massive Back, Shoulders and Upper Torso overall
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You punch with your arms, not your legs. The legs add some to the power of a punch but the main power comes the shoulders and Wilder has powerful shoulders. His shoulders give his arms that speed and speed is power. If he turns his waist into the blow and pushes off his legs he has a powerful punch. Lots of very hard punchers had slim legs. Hearns, and Bob Foster were tall and slim with thin legs and were great punchers. Crawford doesn't have big legs either.
I don't know but I remember asking myself the same question about Diego Corrales (rip). He would barely touch a guy and yet it would all be over in an instant.