Comments Thread For: Porter, Mares Believe Wilder Made Right Call Keeping Breland On Team

[Doubledagger]

Exactly! There was nothing wrong with his power or from what they saw his ability to take Furys shots in the first fight. Fury didn’t discover newfound power in the 2nd either. Wilder was SLOW and TIRED. That extra weight only quickened his demise and slowed down his shots. Wilder was set up for failure from the get go. He needs to come back lighter,faster, and have his conditioning in check. If he does this he much better chances than the second fight.

Edit :BTW I don’t think that means he beats Fury. We have to see if it has damaged Wilder mentally. Also Furys gameplan was perfect. Forcing Wilder to be mentally focused for every minute of every round while touching him and leaning on him absolutely broke him down. The best thing going for Wilder in a third fight is Fury needs to be the underdog so he can rise to the occasion when hes the top dog he does not perform as well.

I too agree with most, if not all of what you said.

[lion33lit]

I agree with you about some points regarding his team and faults in his performance but fire his entire team? Nah. Jay Deas needs to go but Mark Breland forgot more about boxing than most people will ever know. I don't think you understand how trainers and corners generally work.
Breland was and is not the head trainer, just a cornerman. He doesn't dictate the tactics and methods used in training. It's also up to the fighter to realize he needs a different trainer or needs to change tactics.
I can guarantee that Wilder was blinded by his own power of any adjustments he needed to make, even after the 1st Fury fight. Wilder is in control and if he didn't think anything needed to be changed, nothing is going to change. Jay Deas was just going along for the ride because he has a fighter with natural power and banked on that bailing him out whenever necessary. I honestly don't think he would even know how to implement the appropriate changes nor is it likely that Wilder, who has relied on his power his entire pro career, would be able to make the right adjustments in one camp.

Mostly its Breland coming in the ring giving instructions while balancing and guiding the water bottle in Wilders mouth (it amazes me he's not shaking - missing the mark with all thats going on ..lol). Jay seems to give advice but it doesnt seem like much. Breland was a good welter but I don't think he was great. With that said, I believe some change would be good. A GOOD strength and conditioning coach would also be a good addition. The added weight mass Wilder put on seemed to have him lethargic even before the fight (despite wearing the demon possessed outfit that put added weight on his legs..lol), maybe, just maybe the 212 is optimal for him.

I know Breland (a guy you can talk to for hours) and I feel a little bad saying this, but Wilder needs a strategist and mindset with a plan that'll cater to his strengths, not just winging it depending on power. Hey, maybe he should keep Breland, but if you watch Brelands fights, its pretty cut & dry whats the extent of advice he can give Wilder. Thats only if Wilder is leaning towards relying more on his advice..... In terms of "personality" & experience, Breland would be great to have around, but I don't believe thats a job description fighter camps "pay" for.....