Wilder has got a loser attitude. He has spent last 3 years searching for excuses why he got knocked out by Fury twice. His last win was in 2019!
We all pretend like Wilder is able to knock everybody out ( except Fury), but we don`t even know if he is able to beat anybody since Fury destroyed him.
I'm gonna be on the edge of my seat from the opening bell. Every big punch that Helenius throws could be the one that stuns Wilder like King Kong Ortiz did in their first fight. I'm scared as hell. Praying for Wilder lol
Wilder has taken on all comers. Not sure the hatred he gets. He went after Fury 3 times despite being outclassed by him. There is a reason Joshua ran from Wilder all these years.
Yeah, that's Wilder. He takes on all comers. It's not like he's ducked fighters all over the place and fought cans other than a Fury he thought was shot. I mean, even when Wilder admitted AJ was desperate for the fight and ducked the fight for more money wasn't even ducking. That was just another example of how scared AJ was. AJ was so scared, he got Wilder to duck the fight and admit it. Repeatedly.
He's a warrior and an ATG. No one can mess with him historically. Not even Fury as Wilder destroyed him all 3 times.
Look after yourself, man.
If Wilder loses to Helenius thats a pretty major signal to retire.
Helenius is halfway decent with good size and power but if you cant beat him convincingly you're not top 10 level. A good comeback statement for Wilder would be taking him out within 5 rounds.
Helenius is what he is, but he is in victorious mode. He was a big underdog in Kownacki fight, because Kownacki was seen as serious contender. Helenius won that fight by big stoppage and than repeated it in a rematch.
If Helenius lands first a big shot, Wilder is in trouble. Helenius can punch much harder than Oldiz.
I've always said the same... to much criticism on here by people who think the rankings mean that the higher ranked fighter must beat the lower ranked fighter. Boxing isn't that simple.
I'll add that, while I don't rate Wilder too highly, I think Usyk would be crazy to fight him. He's not the guy he should be facing.
As for Helenius v Wilder, I see Wilder having enough opportunities to hurt Helenius. But it's an interesting fight and they've picked a live opponent.
Agree 100% with all points but especially the one in bold.
I've always felt this way about the three of them. I think there would possibly be a rock, paper, scissors balance between the three (or at least at one time I felt that way).
I've always said the same... to much criticism on here by people who think the rankings mean that the higher ranked fighter must beat the lower ranked fighter. Boxing isn't that simple.
I'll add that, while I don't rate Wilder too highly, I think Usyk would be crazy to fight him. He's not the guy he should be facing.
As for Helenius v Wilder, I see Wilder having enough opportunities to hurt Helenius. But it's an interesting fight and they've picked a live opponent.
I mean you could turn this around and say its very possible for Wilder to KO Helenius, both guys have had their chins cracked. Both guys have power , Wilder has put every fighter he has faced on their @@s . This fight ends via stoppage one way or the other .
I think Wilder and his team picked Helenius because they are very familiar with him (from previous sparring) and know what he does well and what he doesn't.
Helenius isn't a bad boxer and he can crack pretty hard but he's a little stiff and he can be hit. He's a big guy but he's not particularly physical, doesn't push the pace and he prefers to ply his trade on the outside.
I think Helenius' style lends itself to Wilder being able to ultimately land one of his big shots on his chin. That will most likely end the fight if it happens. Of course, Helenius hits pretty hard himself so it's not out of the realm of possibility that an upset happens.
I got Wilder by KO within 6 rounds.
U know what's weird? I think Wilder does really good against AJ and Aj does really good against Fury.
Style make fights. AJ has a way stronger legs and a sneaky good Uppercut so Fury won't be able to maul him like he did Wilder.
And Wilder has serious power and we all know AJ doesnt have the best chin. So AJ would be over thinking which is not his strong point.
I could honestly see AJ beating Fury and Wilder beating AJ.
Be GREAT fights! Hopefully AJ fights Wilder next year and Fury Usykk.
With luck AJ and Fury win to set up their record fight.
I've always felt this way about the three of them. I think there would possibly be a rock, paper, scissors balance between the three (or at least at one time I felt that way).
nah helenius is garbage, wilder will launch him into outer orbit.
there are only two men who ever went the final bell with wilder and only one man that wilder couldnt stop and even then he floored that man multiple times.
you want to beat wilder you got to have elite defense and not get hit. Usyk could do it but its still high risk for Usyk because one mistake and its over.
Could happen depending on Wilder's mental and physical condition. He took two pretty bad beatings from Fury and on top of that he is 37 or 38 isnt he? I wouldnt bet on it but it wouldnt surprise me. Helenius is a big dude, if he bullies Wilder like Fury it could be interesting.
Very Possible it is the Heavyweight Division but yeah Wilder really need to show some improvement and not that same Wild stuff and his Conditioning was horrible vs Fury nobody talk about it but he was gassed out early like in 2-3 rounds