Ali v. Wilder

[Legends456]

How do you think that hypothetical matchup goes?

How do you think Ali handles Wilder’s right hand (that is, if he can even land it on the elusive Ali)?

[ShaneMosleySr]

Ali wins every round.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Ali toys with him.

[Dariusz]

Wilder's technique (or better said lack of it) would make him look very goofy and clumsy.

[Eddy Current]

Wilder knocks him out in round 1 before Ali even lands a punch.

[techliam]

Wilder KO1 Ali with a power jab

[meat_abstract]

Ali by KO in 5. See Ali vs. Cleveland Williams.

Prime Ali was at least as good defensively as Fury is now, had a even better chin, and was more offensively capable. Wilder, with all his telegraphing and lousy defense, eats counter rights till it's naptime. A terrible match for Wilder.

Fury would actually stand a much better chance - Ali hated having to box other boxers.

[MisterPullman]

I'm gonna get hate, I see the fight both ways.

Ali would obviously have an edge, but this is a 6'3 man vs 6'7. I would not be surprised to see Wilder manhandle him mid to late fight. His reach would be a bit of a problem

[Legends456]

Ali by KO in 5. See Ali vs. Cleveland Williams.

Prime Ali was at least as good defensively as Fury is now, had a even better chin, and was more offensively capable. Wilder, with all his telegraphing and lousy defense, eats counter rights till it's naptime. A terrible match for Wilder.

Fury would actually stand a much better chance - Ali hated having to box other boxers.

You know, you make a great point here and I agree 100%.

I’ve always thought that that sentiment rings true for most pure boxers — they don’t like to face other pure boxers.

Mayweather fared quite well against KO artists and swarmers (although he had some close fights like Castillo I and Maidana I), but I noticed there weren’t many fights with guys with great jabs and masterful defense. I’m not saying he ducked anyone, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he knew that was riskier for him. Although different generations, I would have loved to see him fight Pernell Whitaker in a time machine — that would have been fight of the century for me.

[Legends456]

I'm gonna get hate, I see the fight both ways.

Ali would obviously have an edge, but this is a 6'3 man vs 6'7. I would not be surprised to see Wilder manhandle him mid to late fight. His reach would be a bit of a problem

No hate from me — although I still think Ali would win, your logic makes sense to me.