The sad thing is Wilder had so much potential

[BoloShot]

If his career was simply about making money to take care of his daughter then he did very well. If it's to be remembered as one of the best he failed miserably. He will be remembered for his power though so I guess that's good. As much as I give him crap because of his lack of technical skills I am impressed that someone that limited was able to accomplish what he did. I remember Brother ****m Richardson saying he was impressed because everyone Wilder fought is technically better than him, skill wise, but he was always winning

Wilder was never going to be cerebral enough in the ring. He uses his emotions in there, wears his heart on his sleeve but it works for him against most as his will and determination is much stronger than most. The reason Fury beat him is that he's even more ambitious and determined.

[QueensburyRules]

I don't hate Wilder, i pity him, of what he could of been....

Just imagine if he actually focused on building his skills, footwork, basics etc. to go along with his amazing power. He could of been a complete legend, one of the GOATS if not the GOAT

but instead he focused purely on his right hand, was a protected fighter that fought bums his whole career. It's a shame really

I don't hate Wilder, in fact I am quite angry with him in what he could of been.

- -Deyonce coulda been MoneyKasha but for a cruel twist of fate.

[GrandpaBernard]

Prob with Wilder is he didn't want to learn boxing.

Right after winning the Luis Ortiz rematch he talks about me only gotta be perfect for 2 seconds.

Then and there I knew he'd be exposed soon.

Knockout artists and guys with brutal styles risk delusion blockhead boxing fans overrate them for f*kcing opponents up

[Rip Chudd]

Wilder was never going to be cerebral enough in the ring. He uses his emotions in there, wears his heart on his sleeve but it works for him against most as his will and determination is much stronger than most. The reason Fury beat him is that he's even more ambitious and determined.

Also Fury is more skilled, especially defensively. But I agree with our post

[GrandpaBernard]

Also Fury is more skilled, especially defensively. But I agree with our post

Fury VS wilder

Highlights the differences between being born into a boxing family vs taking up the sport late in life

[BoloShot]

Also Fury is more skilled, especially defensively. But I agree with our post

Well you see that ambition and determination is what brought Fury's immense skillset so far. He's learned the lessons of Lennox and the Klitschkos. Being big and a decent boxer is handy, it even worked for Jess Willard and Primo Carnera despite their lack of skill, remembering these guys were getting beaten by men much lighter than them regularly which would be embarrassing for the modern big boys. But being big and supremely skilled is how you dominate a division. Fury had the mental strength to become that man, he was also smart enough to realise he shouldn't just rely on his physicality alone and learned to use his head in there. Wilder, as I said before, was never going to be that man. Wilder knows he's dangerous in there and he's tough, that's enough for him to dominate in his head.

[LA_2_Vegas]

I disagree - I believe he has worked very hard and has gotten the most out of his limited ability.

[Guest]

Wilder has no real skill and got to the top of the sport..That shows his will and determination...The guy made millions and won and defended a legit world title 10 times...He can hold his head high

I am sure 99% of the board would take his life and accomplishments compared to theirs, no matter how much he is hated.

I think he overachieved, really.

[PRINCEKOOL]

He has still achieved quite a lot plus? I think he did try and develop his skills 'But retention of knowledge and technical learning comprehension is a underrated skill' One of Anthony Joshua's biggest strengths is HIS ability to learn, retain then apply what he has learnt inside of the ring 'Joshua is not naturally gifted when he comes to boxing, but he has a unparalleled WILL to learn almost psychopathic in nature' That is his greatest strength his ability to humble himself, and continually break down his arsenal in order to improve/adapt.

Tyson Fury for example wanted a pat on the back for cutting diet cokes out of his training camp 'Fury is the most naturally gifted of them all'.

[kafkod]

He said he started boxing to care for his sick daughter..He made lots of money and even defended a title 10 times and is still in line to make millions more..not bad at all..Job well done

He's made enough money to fulfill his goals. But remember, he turned down an offer from DAZN which included a guaranteed $80million, win lose or draw, to fight AJ twice in his own country. If Wilder really did make that decision himself, it's got to be the worst business decision in sports history.