Don't know what basis people have for Wilder destroying Stiverne...the guy is a tough dude, good chin...quick and solid jab, and good power. He would probably discourage Wilder from coming in, take a shot or two and give back, and I doubt Wilder could take it. Stiverne needs more foot speed though, he's too static in there.
**** IT with Don King having a HW belt now though...
Stiverne problem is staying on the Ropes, can't do that against Wilder, also not sure how he will be able to counter Wilder since he is so long, would be the same issue against Wlad
Fight reminded me like the Pacquiao-Marquez 4, where one fighter is sacrificing rounds just to bait their opponent and land the counter shot KO. I had Stiverne losing 2,3 and 4, I gave him the 1st and 5th. I didn't think he could afford to keep doing that, but someone as dumb as Arreola was obviously going to fall for it eventually and he timed him nicely.
I don't think Stiverne is quick enough to beat Wilder or Wlad. He can't fight like that against those two. Wilder throws a quick straight right and with the way Stiverne holds his lead hand that low I think he's going to get caught.
Good win for him, but I don't expect him to hold that title for long.
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