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Fury, with the top preparation, game plan, and mindset in Wilder-Fury II goes into the trilogy fight with all of the momentum and advantages ... he scored a clear victory in II. What can Wilder do in III?
First Wilder neess to come in (as he did) at 232 lbs or better, but it needs to be trained, cadio-ed, lean muscle and strength ... not just added weight. His upper body needs to be stronger.
His defense must be better. Boxing is hit without being hit. Kownacki/Helenius showed that even with a blistering attack you can be caught and stopped. A great attack alone only works if you are prepared to run when needed, wrestle when needed, have outstanding defense, or have such an overwhelming attack that your opponent can't work.
Not only does Wilder need strength overall, he needs much better balance. These are things a good, focused camp can improve. Fury is a large, mobile guy. If he remains the new attacking, added weight and power Fury ... Wilder has to be prepared for a long dangerous fight. Strength and balance, coupled with better defensive plans are a must.
Much better stamina. Fury's stamina never was tested in II. Wilder's was abysmal. In III Wilder needs to be prepared to go long and hard in battle ... moving, defending successfully, attacking successfully (not just searching for a KO). Wilder is blessed that he can hurt you any time with a punch or combination, but he has to have a multi-round fight PLAN as to how he will dismantle Fury. Thinking on your feet is always good, but it doesn't replace a properly thought out plan over 12 rounds.
There are other changes that would be good. I wasn't sure there would be enough time between fights, but corona-virus may add the needed time. What do you guys/gals think?
PS - I would agree that Wilder could change/strengthen many things and still lose. This version of Fury is a huge challenge. If he continues to progress under Kronk in his strength, training, and game-planning, it will be very tough.
First Wilder neess to come in (as he did) at 232 lbs or better, but it needs to be trained, cadio-ed, lean muscle and strength ... not just added weight. His upper body needs to be stronger.
His defense must be better. Boxing is hit without being hit. Kownacki/Helenius showed that even with a blistering attack you can be caught and stopped. A great attack alone only works if you are prepared to run when needed, wrestle when needed, have outstanding defense, or have such an overwhelming attack that your opponent can't work.
Not only does Wilder need strength overall, he needs much better balance. These are things a good, focused camp can improve. Fury is a large, mobile guy. If he remains the new attacking, added weight and power Fury ... Wilder has to be prepared for a long dangerous fight. Strength and balance, coupled with better defensive plans are a must.
Much better stamina. Fury's stamina never was tested in II. Wilder's was abysmal. In III Wilder needs to be prepared to go long and hard in battle ... moving, defending successfully, attacking successfully (not just searching for a KO). Wilder is blessed that he can hurt you any time with a punch or combination, but he has to have a multi-round fight PLAN as to how he will dismantle Fury. Thinking on your feet is always good, but it doesn't replace a properly thought out plan over 12 rounds.
There are other changes that would be good. I wasn't sure there would be enough time between fights, but corona-virus may add the needed time. What do you guys/gals think?
PS - I would agree that Wilder could change/strengthen many things and still lose. This version of Fury is a huge challenge. If he continues to progress under Kronk in his strength, training, and game-planning, it will be very tough.
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