Robert Helenius vs Deontay Wilder

[uoykcuf]

This is like comparing apples to oranges. Helenius and Wilder are in much different stages in their respective careers. Helenius has had an extensive amateur career and transitioned seamlessly into the pro ranks. From there he's gotten better and better in each successive fight and is maybe a year or two from his prime. Wilder on the other hand, didn't have an extensive amateur career and is still learning the fundamentals of boxing. His management is moving him along slowly so he can learn his trade without taking a lot of punishment along the way...

What do you mean? I thought Wilder had a good amateur career? I remember Atlas bashing Wilder for his weak opposition, saying he had all these amateur fights but is fighting stiffs. And after Atlas bashed Wilder, that was the last time Espn bought any of Wilders fights.

[jrosales13]

What do you mean? I thought Wilder had a good amateur career? I remember Atlas bashing Wilder for his weak opposition, saying he had all these amateur fights but is fighting stiffs. And after Atlas bashed Wilder, that was the last time Espn bought any of Wilders fights.

If Atlas said that then he's wrong. Or misguided because of Wilder winning a medal in the Olympics. But, Wilder picked up boxing pretty late. He does not have an extensive amateur career.

[intoccabile]

If Atlas said that then he's wrong. Or misguided because of Wilder winning a medal in the Olympics. But, Wilder picked up boxing pretty late. He does not have an extensive amateur career.

Exactly. He was the States 'last' hope in bringing home a medal and he did just that. But he was never that great to begin with.