Bermane Stiverne vs. Deontay Wilder

[SplitSecond]

fight could go either way, but personally, i think wilder knocks stiverne the *** out early, 2nd or 3rd

edit: "3rd or 4th"

[DeadLikeMe]

This is going to be one of those days where I'm impatient as hell all afternoon.

[nathan_nall]

Food for thought:

I here WAY too much about Wilder being untested. While I think that's largely true, these same folks make it sound like Stiverne HAS been. Now I agree that first fight with Arreola was bombs away, a boxing lesson. The second one, not so much. Chris was waxing his ass up until that 6th round. Had it gone beyond the 6th, I think Stiverne still would have won... but it was much more competitive.

So, here's a play on numbers to put it in perspective.

The combined records of all Wilder's opponents after 32 pro fights is 451-218-23. Stiverne's opponents, after 26 fights, have a combined record of 337-201-21.

If you divide both combined records by the number of fights they've both had, you get a "combined opponent average" of:

Wilder = 14-7-1; and Stiverne = 13-8-1. And finally, keep in mind fellas... that Deontay is undefeated with no draws. Stiverne lost to a guy with a 11-15-0 record and drew with a guy that had a 17-17-1 record.

I'm pulling for Stiverne but we need to be fair to Wilder. He HAS faced bums... but Stiverne isn't any better.

[yoz]

This fight that is very difficult to predict.

Both have strengths and weaknesses.

My mind says Wilder with his reach advantage and power, but I have a gut feeling now on the morning of the fight that Stiverne who also has power will win by KO.

Yes, i'm torn too. I don't rate Wilder at all, but I would quite like to see Wlad fight him in the 'States. He'll stop him in brutal fashion and put paid to the prospects of yet another American HW.

[gmc_rfc_06]

I want Wilder to win.

However, I can't see anything but an early win for Stiverne. Wilder is too wild and open and Stiverne has surprisingly quick hands to go with his power.

Stiverne via early knockout.

[Funky_Monk]

Likely hood of a good stream later?

[AddiX]

Showtime has 0 fights scheduled after tonight.

Espinoza is full of **** trying to act like everything is cool and things are under control. Clearly that is not the truth.

[Weltschmerz]

This fight aint going the distance, which is what HW boxing should be all about

[Pigeons]

This is going to be one of those days where I'm impatient as hell all afternoon.

I know exactly what you mean man.

Tonight is either going to be glorious or a huge bust.

[Sheppirino]

This is going to be one of those days where I'm impatient as hell all afternoon.

Yep. I had the same feeling for Rigo vs. Donaire, Marg vs. Cotto 1 and any Floyd or Manny fight where I knew the opponent could actually present a challenge (which weren't too many).

I'm at work now but I'll be thinking of tonights fight all day. Can't wait to get off and drink to get ready.