So Wilder turned down 10M for Povetkin.

[DeadLikeMe]

Why does the #2 heavyweight in the world need to come fight the #5 heavyweight in the world in a country with the worst heavyweight talent, for less money?

Povetkin is the A-side, Russia is HW central, go to Russia.

Then why is the unified champion (and his brother before him) from the Ukraine and fights in Germany?

[Dirk Diggler UK]

Think long term. You get 10mil for 3 fights whilst building your brand in your home country .

By that time you're an even bigger star and then you fight wlad in America in wlads last career fight in a humongous fight possibly on NBC network television.

Or you go to Russia, get robbed/lose a close fight etc. and lose the very thing that's making you money- the WBC belt. Stiverne wilder did big ratings because the belt was on the line

Why would you do three fights for $10m when you can make that in one? LOL....poor business.

Povetkin would be a voluntary defence so a rematch clause would be in place should he get robbed or lose. Go back to America and make more for the rematch.

The only way this isn't a duck is if he fights someone more deserving than Povetkin such as Fury.

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Then why is the unified champion (and his brother before him) from the Ukraine and fights in Germany?

Is this supposed to be a "gotcha" as though I don't know they're different countries? Wlad is just one guy (Glazkov another). Russia has had a steady presence at HW with many fighters for some time, it's the world's largest country, and HW boxing is rather popular there.

But let's say yes, then you would prefer for the fight to be in Ukraine? Great! I'm sure Wilder's team will agree to it.

Fighting in Eastern Europe is kind of like taking off your training wheels when you are an American heavyweight.

We saw what happened to the "golden age" when they experienced such vastly superior technique. Those guys are all eunuchs in panties now, having totally given up on ever being so manly.

Perhaps you're right, Wilder should never take the training wheels off, he could potentially die.

[Canelo Phresh]

You really wanna see wilder vs povetkin over wilder vs fury?

God you must be a boring git

I want to see him fight both. Wilder beats Fury easier than Povetkin at this point in time. Wilder should fight Fury in England and have a huge **** talking build up to the fight. Knock Fury out grab some of the PB32 style Union Jack fans and then go after Povetkin but get him in England or America.

[Dirk Diggler UK]

Come on Son. You hated on Wilder heavy, he beats your guy and then you continue on hating. Wilder will need to take lesser foes FOR NOW so he can improve and STAY champion, not just become champion.

So basically you're ok with him ducking good fighters and fighting bums for less money?

[SkillspayBills]

Wilder's fans have zero confidence in him.

If they thought this guy was good they would be dying to see him destroy Povetkin, the #2 heavyweight in the world.

They're banking the world on him throwing a lucky punch that KOs an aging Wladimir. Anything before or after that is of no consequence.

He could defend the belt against Shannon Briggs, Kimbo Slice and Mr T and they would eat that **** up calling it the new golden age.

For a time. Probably a year. And this is keeping it real. It's like when Floyd was at 140 after he destroyed Gatti and both Hatton and Cotto wanted nothing to do with him. I had no problem with that since they weren't ready. Get some more wins under your belt, improve then take on all comers.

[SkillspayBills]

So basically you're ok with him ducking good fighters and fighting bums for less money?

I couldn't care less how much money he makes. As a fan I want him to improve(yes he still has to make improvements which he is shown he was capable of) and then take on all comers. I would give him a pass for this year is what I am saying.

[DeadLikeMe]

Is this supposed to be a "gotcha" as though I don't know they're different countries? Wlad is just one guy (Glazkov another). Russia has had a steady presence at HW with many fighters for some time, it's the world's largest country, and HW boxing is rather popular there.

But let's say yes, then you would prefer for the fight to be in Ukraine? Great! I'm sure Wilder's team will agree to it.

It obviously isn't "the place" to fight when the guys are looking to start fighting in Germany or America ASAP when they get a good ranking. Wilder is supposed to go to a place with a history of dangling big purses and then not making good on them to make his first defense? This is just silly. I know you guys are all really upset that Wilder won (believe me, the desperation shows in your posts) but why would he make his first defense on the road?

[MDPopescu]

Wilder's fans have zero confidence in him.

If they thought this guy was good they would be dying to see him destroy Povetkin, the #2 heavyweight in the world.

They're banking the world on him throwing a lucky punch that KOs an aging Wladimir. Anything before or after that is of no consequence.

He could defend the belt against Shannon Briggs, Kimbo Slice and Mr T and they would eat that **** up calling it the new golden age.

... Sent you a green K.

... You usually don't miss with your posts.

[BattlingNelson]

Yeah, the American heavyweight champ should go make his first defense on one of those joke sideshow russian cards. That makes sense.

Excuse no. 10:

I am ok with there being one standard for Americans and another for non-Americans.