Does chicken-legs Wilder disprove the idea that punch power comes from the legs up?

The adage in boxing is that the power of a punch starts from the legs, hips and core until, finally, the force travels out through your fist. However Deontay is built like a paraplegic below the waist. How does he do it? https://i.imgur.com/fOSfNsA.png He has powerfull legs, they skinny down but long and his upper legs are strong. He uses his legs power a lot when he punches, plant his feet a lot, has a wide footstance walking around like a crab which allow him to generate a lot of power. That's also why his footwork sucks because his footstance is all about generating power. The day Wilder bounce more on his feet he will be harder to hit but will have less power.

This definitely was the case for Breazeale. In slow-motion you could really see the double hop Wilder did telegraphing throwing his right hand. Breazeale saw it as well, but he saw it way too late lmao. The dumbass wanted to counter with an uppercut. But ofc since Breazeale is slow af and Wilder is much faster and much more athletic he was able to close the distance much faster. Then before Breazeale could land his lazy counter Wilder already hit him with a right hand he put all his weight in to. And that's how Breazeale got destroyed, Wilder put everything in that punch and Breazeales slow @ss couldn't get out the way. Breazeale was just too slow, and he was ponderous when he came forward into that punch that KO him. If you watch the KO punch from the aerial view camera, just look at Wilder's foot placement, then look at the way Breazeale just walked (Ponderous) forward in a straight line. Recipe for disaster.

I definitely started thinking that way too. I just think Wilder is a freak of nature in terms of power. What actually helps with his power is the fact he has good/underrated speed. His foot placement is also amazing when landing that right hand. He certainly flip that script on its head in terms of leg/calf work.

How? Just look at most if not all of his 1 hit KO punches. Dude literally double hops and throws his right with everything he has. From a boxing perspective its ugly as **** but it doesnt matter when it gets the job done. Anyone would look like a superstar if they could consistently land that punch. Wilder only looks great because the punch is almost impossible to block because of his athleticism and natural gifts in height/reach. This definitely was the case for Breazeale. In slow-motion you could really see the double hop Wilder did telegraphing throwing his right hand. Breazeale saw it as well, but he saw it way too late lmao. The dumbass wanted to counter with an uppercut. But ofc since Breazeale is slow af and Wilder is much faster and much more athletic he was able to close the distance much faster. Then before Breazeale could land his lazy counter Wilder already hit him with a right hand he put all his weight in to. And that's how Breazeale got destroyed, Wilder put everything in that punch and Breazeales slow @ss couldn't get out the way.

He disproves the idea that skinny legs = not powerful legs Look at guys like Usain Bolt or the majority of NBA athletes. Proper bean poles but explosive as ****.

Paul Williams also had skinny legs and the difference between the first Quintana fight and the rematch was not a growth in legs, it was Williams using his skinny ass legs to sit on his punches and stop lunging in. Let Quintana come to him instead of throwing 100 punches. That’s how he was able to demolish Quintana, he stopped lunging and just sat on his punches. So yeah, you don’t need massive legs to generate power, I agree with others.

Science cannot currently explain where power in combat sports comes from. You either got it or your don't.

He does have quite long legs even if he isn't the most muscular, and he typically steps in when he throws that right. He's still getting the inertia on the end of his fist at the end of the day - there's really no arguing with the results.

How? Just look at most if not all of his 1 hit KO punches. Dude literally double hops and throws his right with everything he has. From a boxing perspective its ugly as **** but it doesnt matter when it gets the job done. Anyone would look like a superstar if they could consistently land that punch. Wilder only looks great because the punch is almost impossible to block because of his athleticism and natural gifts in height/reach.

I want to see Wilder get a free punch on the chin of just one of his senseless haters :lol1: He might kill them.

Hahahaha this is a good troll thread

He is still planting his feet. He's still generating speed. He's still providing force. The saying doesn't mean powerful legs are required. Otherwise you would get people strengthening their feet. Tommy Hearns was a great example of this. Skinny legs meant he could carry more power - but that was in restricted weight classes. For a heavyweight, skipping leg day has no benefits.This is true. Wilder does use his legs to help his power and his great power is due to the speed and correct form of his punch and all the weight he puts in the punch with his big arms and shoulders. He throws the straight right like a giant Tommy Hearns.

He is still planting his feet. He's still generating speed. He's still providing force. The saying doesn't mean powerful legs are required. Otherwise you would get people strengthening their feet. Tommy Hearns was a great example of this. Skinny legs meant he could carry more power - but that was in restricted weight classes. For a heavyweight, skipping leg day has no benefits. Glad to see someone else made the Hearns example before I did. The first time I saw wilder when he was a prospect I described him to my dad as looking like a heavyweight hearns Also, Wilder’s bodytype being a 6’7 extomorph he’s going to have small legs. It doesn’t mean he doesn’t work them out, and it doesn’t mean they aren’t strong. There are guys in the NBA with similar body types, and they can do a standing vertical leap at an insane height. That’s leg strength.

The adage in boxing is that the power of a punch starts from the legs, hips and core until, finally, the force travels out through your fist. However Deontay is built like a paraplegic below the waist. How does he do it? https://i.imgur.com/fOSfNsA.png It doesn't disprove anything. It's true the legs, hips and waist help the power of a punch and turning the body into the punch and the speed the punch travels at all contribute to the power. Wilder does use his thin legs to help power his punches. You don't need big legs to hit hard. Lots of thin legged boxers are murderous punchers. Tommy Hearns is a good example. A boxer with fast hands and a big upper body like Wilder who turns his shoulder into the punch can have tremendous power even with thin legs. After all you punch with your arms not your legs. Fast punches with weight behind then equal power.

hes just a well fed country boy. cornbread > PED's

That was a novice statement to make.

He is still planting his feet. He's still generating speed. He's still providing force. The saying doesn't mean powerful legs are required. Otherwise you would get people strengthening their feet. Tommy Hearns was a great example of this. Skinny legs meant he could carry more power - but that was in restricted weight classes. For a heavyweight, skipping leg day has no benefits.

You don’t understand it which is why you made this thread! Wilder’s power and how he generates is unique to him! He not only has the length but the speed and him sharpening up his shots by having them fired straight down the middle just adds to the damage along with his raw power! People crap on his technique but that a beautiful 1-2 and we all should thank Breazeale’s lack of defense for demonstrating that Wilder can throw punches properly when he wants to! I agree that these haters should step in the ring with him and let’s see how many come out afterwards and still call him a bum, birdlegs or no skills!

I want to see Wilder get a free punch on the chin of just one of his senseless haters :lol1:

No, it seems like it might just strengthen the saying. Even a skinny legged guy can generate power if the punch is thrown properly, from the legs up. Obviously physics (mass, acceleration, etc) and "natural" power is playing a factor, but it's a trait seen in boxing across different weight classes....sometimes those skinny, wirey guys can generate bigtime snap in their punches