1. Willing to take drug testing everytime. He didn't drop any belt in order to avoid testing or to be tested only two months prior to some fight. Big props for him for being clean as far as we know. Which is not easy in a division where the steroids are probably being used by many fighters.
2. He has good reflexes.
3. He's fast.
4. He fights clean. Like a gentlemen.
5. His power is unreal.
6. Has very good stamina.
7. Has a good chin. (Thanks Rockin' for pointing that out)
Yes, he almost lost yesterday but the man is good for boxing. Ortiz was a very good opponent and anything can happen in HW.
Wilder seemed to score a KD in the second round that almost no one gave him credit for.
He just needs to negotiate some 30/70 split with Joshua and get the fight done. Although he might get close to a 50/50 split if he can make the american audience to turn on to watch him against Joshua.
He might not be the most pure boxer but he's not AS bad as a boxer as he seemed to be. He can jab ok sometimes, he can counter sometimes. It's not like he's a total disaster. He's underrated.
He should honestly keep his weight low. It improves his speed and gas tank, no reason for him to gain more weight.
Around the weight of the Washington fight seems the best for him. More gets him useless muscle around his shoulders that only hurts his balance
He should honestly keep his weight low. It improves his speed and gas tank, no reason for him to gain more weight.
Yes, looking at the Ortiz fight you might well be correct!
. . . and that counts for a lot.
I would like to see Wilder get back up to at least +220lb though.
He should honestly keep his weight low. It improves his speed and gas tank, no reason for him to gain more weight.
His self-belief is enormous. And I'm not talking about ego. I'm talking about him being wrecked yet still believing he can still pull it off. He didn't wilt, didn't look disheartened...amazing heart.
. . . and that counts for a lot.
I would like to see Wilder get back up to at least +220lb though.
I think the best thing about Wilder is his back story:
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/dec/22/deontay-wilder-i-want-to-fight-anthony-joshua-but-eddie-hearn-doesnt-want-to-risk-his-gravy-train
Away from the mad hyping he comes across as a lot more thoughtful and genuine. I think the brash exterior is an act to sell tickets but a lot of fighters have to do similar.
He has heart, hits with un real power with confidence and always goes for the knock out. Also very entertaining keep on hating on Wilders style he seems to get the job done because he's willing to take risk once he pounds you with a jab the over and rights coming than the wind mill if the opponents not down after that. 40-0, 39 knockouts is a formula for success and hes got his game down pat.
His self-belief is enormous. And I'm not talking about ego. I'm talking about him being wrecked yet still believing he can still pull it off. He didn't wilt, didn't look disheartened...amazing heart.
He's environmentally friendly
https://image.ibb.co/jVL12n/deontay_windmill_wilder_29572347.png
:rofl::rofl::rofl: The windmill came out briefly when he stunned Ortiz in that fight. Cannot remember which round to be honest.