Comments Thread For: Wilder on Usyk: He's a Little Afraid [of Fighting Me]; I'm All For It

[OldTerry]

Great point. This is an ace up Wilder's sleeve.

But, he is smaller than Joshua, so it is a one less problem for Usyk, not needing to be worried of handling a much bigger guy.

But with Usyk being lefty and unorthodox I lean towards the Ukrainian still.

I can see Usyk's superior skills giving him a points decision but realize that Joshua did land on him and so will Wilder even more so.

[OldTerry]

Usyk is a master at using angles and lateral movement to confuse his opponents. He wouldn't stay on the line in front of Wilder long enough for Deontay to tee off on him. I see Usyk's style as being a nightmare for Wilder,

I would favor Usyk, but Joshua did land punches and so will Wilder and they will come much faster.

[takenotes]

Usyk went 24 with Joshua, who nearly decapitated Klitschko. He ain't afraid of nobody.

If anything, Wilder's lack of fundamentals gives him confidence.

Wlad was 41 and way past his prime. Plus Wlad's chin has always been an issue. I believe Wilder puts Usyk to sleep in 7 or 8. Usyk gets hit with one of those bombs and it is game over. Plus Usyk does not have enough power to keep Wilder off him for 12 rounds. Both Usyk and Wilder are getting old but I would trust Wilder's power not fading compared to Usyk's mobility.

Besides, the version of AJ who fought Usyk was gun-shy as opposed to the one who fought Wlad and threw bombs. So I do not think using AJ as a comparable works in this case. They are two different fighters for sure with different trainers.