Deontay Wilder vs Audley Harrison

[ThereByTheGrace]

Prizefighter is pants! It would be a fun fight while it lasts but I'd have to go with Wilder!

[Finn]

He would beat Wilder pretty handily - Audley isn't that bad.

Wilder, it would seem, has a powerful punch, and he is not a fat heavyweight and he has height on his side too, so I certainly wouldn't be backing Audley here. Wilder however hasn't had his fitness tested so if I were advising Audley (and I am no expert boxing coach) it would be to try and take Wilder into the second half of the fight whilst forcing him to throw plenty of shots, try and make him miss and counterpunch. I don't think Wilder will go to a World title shot undefeated, I think the first time he faces a bit of adversity from someone who can take his shots and hit him back as well will possibly beat him. Not saying Audley's the guy to do this but who knows.

He should look at the way Thompson beat price and work on that blue print, jab, movement and good use of range, wait for a mistake, then for aud smash that left hand right across wilders chin.

[ScottDetonator]

Looks like the fight is almost on chaps!

Amir Khan ‏@AmirKingKhan Wow exciting fight getting lined up as we speak for April 27th on my card @audley_Harrison vs @bronzebomber 27 fights 27 KOs

[handsofstone]

Great match-up,toughest fight of Deontay Wilders career on paper,i can see him taken care of Audley Harrison simalar to how David Price did,no way Harrison can handle Wilders punch power,i quite like Wilder,27 fights,27 KOs whats not to like about the way he goes about his business,but he really needs to start stepping up level fast i cant understand somebody with his amateur pedigree being babied

[Finn]

Looks like the fight is almost on chaps!

Amir Khan ‏@AmirKingKhan Wow exciting fight getting lined up as we speak for April 27th on my card @audley_Harrison vs @bronzebomber 27 fights 27 KOs

damn FW was written off the other day this is turning into a hell of a good night of boxing.

[Finn]

Great match-up,toughest fight of Deontay Wilders career on paper,i can see him taken care of Audley Harrison simalar to how David Price did,no way Harrison can handle Wilders punch power,i quite like Wilder,27 fights,27 KOs whats not to like about the way he goes about his business,but he really needs to start stepping up level fast i cant understand somebody with his amateur pedigree being babied

It just all depends on what audley turns up imo, aggressive power punchers are not great news for Aud in the first place, but major props for taking the fight, its his baptism of fire he's shown he can be a class above the domestic league his career started again that night, can he finally put a way a banger without looking terrified? My money would be on wilder early stoppage if i was going with my head - but i'll put some more money on Audley because if he pulls off this negu stuff and ends up going on to win a world title it would be very very inspiring. Also the odds will be great.

[n1ebf]

I disagree that it's a low reward fight. I think Audley should take it.

why would audley take that fight,

audley could possibly fight povetkin, helenius and thompson,

if audley beats one of them he has a world title fight again,

Audley should have his licence taken from him doubt he'll go near a world title fight again, he's made no attempt to fight on too many occasions. Also what's Prizefighter level and World title boxing got to do with each other? Nothing at all.

[hitman_hatton1]

Looks like the fight is almost on chaps!

Amir Khan ‏@AmirKingKhan Wow exciting fight getting lined up as we speak for April 27th on my card @audley_Harrison vs @bronzebomber 27 fights 27 KOs

damn FW was written off the other day this is turning into a hell of a good night of boxing.

what a shame he ain't promoting it.

[si7dog7]

I disagree that it's a low reward fight. I think Audley should take it.

why would audley take that fight,

audley could possibly fight povetkin, helenius and thompson,

if audley beats one of them he has a world title fight again,

Audley should have his licence taken from him doubt he'll go near a world title fight again, he's made no attempt to fight on too many occasions. Also what's Prizefighter level and World title boxing got to do with each other? Nothing at all.

don't agree with the licence bit but I get what you are saying in the last couple of sentences.
However, can we also endorse the italian bloke fighting Wlad Klitschko, after 2 of his last three fights have been UDs over a 43/44 Frans Botha and Oliver McCall?
Anyone? Can you square that circle? or is it because he is based in Gelsenkirchen?
Aud beating Wilder, plus a top10 contender - However unlikely - would be equally deserving of a title shot...only my view.
Audley KO3 Wilder

[Jack B]

It's a fun fight. Wilder has the glossy record and the big backers, but let's face it, he's completely unproven. His quality of opposition thus far has been pretty atrocious, especially given the fact he won an Olympic medal! Audley definitely represents a step up for him.

I love Audley, always have been a sucker for all his mantras etc., but every time anybody puts him under any sort of pressure (even in the fights he has won and impressed), I see the eyes widen, the pupils dilate, and that unforgettable deer in the headlights look.

My heart - Audley late rounds stoppage, and a Klitschko for Christmas

My head - Wilder early rounds knockout, and Audley in the draw for Prizefighter: Intergalactic Heavyweights II

[ra2006]

Strange choice for a opponent (from Wilders prepective). If memory serves was'nt Wilder one of Auds main sparring partners for the Price fight? I am pretty sure it was!! If that is the case Wilder's team have always shown a 'play it safe' mentality with his matchmaking, makes me think that Wilder thinks he can do this given what he has learnt from big Aud their sparring sessions. On the flip side big Aud must think he is a chance given what he has learnt from him in these session aswell.

Interesting fight!! but for the winner I can't help thinking a title shot should be coming his way!! Good god, the HW scene is pretty dire!!

[oliverfennell]

Harrison ALWAYS looks impressive against 2nd and 3rd string opposition

Of his 6 losses, 4 were against 2nd and 3rd string opposition, one's string has yet to be seen but might yet be 2nd or 3rd, the other is Haye - who some (not me) would argue isn't world class either.

I know you said "not me", but who on earth would argue that, and on what possible grounds??

[keithmoonhangover]

Wilder inside the first two minutes.

[gazza8]

3 words

YES HE CAN

[Flump]

Great match-up,toughest fight of Deontay Wilders career on paper,i can see him taken care of Audley Harrison simalar to how David Price did,no way Harrison can handle Wilders punch power,i quite like Wilder,27 fights,27 KOs whats not to like about the way he goes about his business,but he really needs to start stepping up level fast i cant understand somebody with his amateur pedigree being babied

He's being babied because he's not very good. But if they build his record up to 35-0 or something then he'll at least get a title shot and some publicity. But you can see that he's just not a very good fighter.

[n1ebf]

getting on to the prices, £50 cheapest seats plus a £5 (why?) admin charge, then £75 and then, if you want to sit just a few feet in front £50 seats you can pay £125 for the same view.
I realise that numerous fighters on the bill etc and people want paying but is it me or that a lot for a boxing match.......when you consider that if the thing falls through you're probably not going to receive a penny back.

[orbtastic]

I don't get why he [Khan] picked the Sheffield Arena. I would guess because it's not as big as the 02 or MEN so slightly easier to sell out.

It's not even like the undercard is remotely strong either so it's hard to see why the tickets have had almost a 100% price hike. Nothing on this card justifies it. Has he slightly overvalued his worth [again]?

Do Matchroom have a hand in this anywhere?

[jameswilson]

Harrison ALWAYS looks impressive against 2nd and 3rd string opposition

Of his 6 losses, 4 were against 2nd and 3rd string opposition, one's string has yet to be seen but might yet be 2nd or 3rd, the other is Haye - who some (not me) would argue isn't world class either.

I know you said "not me", but who on earth would argue that, and on what possible grounds??

Who - Some of the idiots we see on boxrec.
On what grounds - On the grounds that they are pudenda.

[loaded_gloves]

I don't think Wilder can fight and, after all these years and all these fights, he has no experience of anyone of any note whatsoever. All the red flags are right there in front of you.

It will not be an upset if Audley does a Thompson/Price on him at all.

[Dixonian]

It's a fun fight. Wilder has the glossy record and the big backers, but let's face it, he's completely unproven. His quality of opposition thus far has been pretty atrocious, especially given the fact he won an Olympic medal! Audley definitely represents a step up for him.

I love Audley, always have been a sucker for all his mantras etc., but every time anybody puts him under any sort of pressure (even in the fights he has won and impressed), I see the eyes widen, the pupils dilate, and that unforgettable deer in the headlights look.

My heart - Audley late rounds stoppage, and a Klitschko for Christmas

My head - Wilder early rounds knockout, and Audley in the draw for Prizefighter: Intergalactic Heavyweights II

Intergalactic heavyweights. I like it. Where Audley takes on the likes of... Martian Rogan, Michael Spock, and David Tua-bacca.

[Looking On]

It's a fun fight. Wilder has the glossy record and the big backers, but let's face it, he's completely unproven. His quality of opposition thus far has been pretty atrocious, especially given the fact he won an Olympic medal! Audley definitely represents a step up for him.

I love Audley, always have been a sucker for all his mantras etc., but every time anybody puts him under any sort of pressure (even in the fights he has won and impressed), I see the eyes widen, the pupils dilate, and that unforgettable deer in the headlights look.

My heart - Audley late rounds stoppage, and a Klitschko for Christmas

My head - Wilder early rounds knockout, and Audley in the draw for Prizefighter: Intergalactic Heavyweights II

Intergalactic heavyweights. I like it. Where Audley takes on the likes of... Martian Rogan, Michael Spock, and David Tua-bacca.

[Final round]

[JamesH]

Harrison ALWAYS looks impressive against 2nd and 3rd string opposition

Of his 6 losses, 4 were against 2nd and 3rd string opposition, one's string has yet to be seen but might yet be 2nd or 3rd, the other is Haye - who some (not me) would argue isn't world class either.

I know you said "not me", but who on earth would argue that, and on what possible grounds??

You've obviously not been on here during some frustrating and elongated 'debates'. The grounds are that he's just a pretty boy, doesn't work hard, hasn't fought anybody, those he has were past it, all talk, the toe etc etc Take your pick. To me, he's one of the handful of fighters I'd still make a grand effort to watch, and take great enjoyment from watching (including against Valuev). Best Cruiser in the world while champ (and thats often disputed too), and on par with anyone below K2 as a heavyweight (again, frequently disputed).

[Coco]

Wilder looks a big step up from Prizefighter level, even just from his Olympic pedigree, also he is a puncher which all points towards Audley having an early night.
My only nagging doubt is that they have sparred so Audley must fancy it to accept it. I can't believe it is a big enough payday to be accepted purely on those grounds. Also if Harrison does pull of an upset he prob wont get the credit as everyone will say Wilder is a bum. Apparently despite his Olympic success the American barely had any amateur experience.

[Ratchet Exits Nu]

The end result - another humbling KO loss with Audley prostrate on the floor like a trainee priest, or receiving a warm motherly hug from another referee.

Wilder is garbage, but he has more than enough for Audley.

Agree, Wilder is proper rubbish, Gwann Audley, Re Demp Ti on!