Wilder's Next Fight

[Crease]

I can the likes of Shannon Briggs being the opponent. Well known name, promoters dream. And more importantly Wilder stops him.

I can't see it. Briggs has got a bit of a punch behind him. Can't see Wilder's management risking it.

[davie]

I can the likes of Shannon Briggs being the opponent. Well known name, promoters dream. And more importantly Wilder stops him.

I can't see it. Briggs has got a bit of a punch behind him. Can't see Wilder's management risking it.

Now I reckon Wilder is mostly hype but even I wouldn't give Briggs much of a chance even with his punch power

[Cap]

Have you seen the video of Lennox Lewis trying to teach Wilder the correct way to throw a jab? Wilder is still a work in progress.

[keithmoonhangover]

Let me start by saying Povetkin is my favourite heavyweight and that I picked him to beat Wlad. He is clearly the second best heavyweight in the world and would eat Wilder alive in the ring.

So to be clear - you're picking Povetkin to beat him in the ring...

Back to you asking me if I'm childish. No, not in the slightest.

Insulting others (who you don't even know) just because they have a differing opinion from yours - I would consider that to be childish behavior.

I just think that for keyboard boxing forum users to suggest that Wilder is somehow 'scared' of fighting a guy who has only been his mandatory for a few weeks is preposterous.

Following your first statement that I've put in red. Don't you understand his reluctance for such a fight to take place? Surely you would consider the possibility that Deontay probably doesn't want this fight - or at least concede that this bout is very likely to be well down his list of preferred fights.

Yes, I'm picking Povetkin. 100%

If you think I'm childish, then so be it.

All I ask of you is this. Show me any actual evidence of Wilder's reluctance.

[Badhusker]

There is no reluctance. They have not heard from Povekins team, and made it clear they won't wait. They want to fight often. Any fight is good if you want to stay busy.

[punchoutsb]

There is no reluctance. They have not heard from Povekins team, and made it clear they won't wait. They want to fight often. Any fight is good if you want to stay busy.

Not if they are title fights. Even in this day and age paper titles should at least have a little pretend credibility. But if he just wants some more KO wins over cans then I agree. It builds his hype which makes sense from a financial standpoint.

[Crease]

All I ask of you is this. Show me any actual evidence of Wilder's reluctance.

I would suggest that the below quote by Jay Deas is very telling:

"For his next fight, it will be about whatever is the right deal, the best fit for his career. Whether it turns out to a Povetkin fight or any other top heavyweight contender, it doesn't matter. We just want to be back in there by the end of September, and then if we can by the end of the year"

In my opinion it's a signal of Wilder's camp intentions to have 2 less challenging fights before he's forced to face Povetkin probably around Feb-May next year.

[keithmoonhangover]

All I ask of you is this. Show me any actual evidence of Wilder's reluctance.

I would suggest that the below quote by Jay Deas is very telling:

"For his next fight, it will be about whatever is the right deal, the best fit for his career. Whether it turns out to a Povetkin fight or any other top heavyweight contender, it doesn't matter. We just want to be back in there by the end of September, and then if we can by the end of the year"

In my opinion it's a signal of Wilder's camp intentions to have 2 less challenging fights before he's forced to face Povetkin probably around Feb-May next year.

None of that means Wilder is reluctant or scared to face Povetkin. Are you going to produce some actual evidence?

[ikorolev]

Do you need a signed document saying "I am reluctant to face Povetkin" ?

[world ranked]

Even though he had a sub-par performance, I would like to see him against Povetkin, Parker, or Joshua. If you are a champ you don't need more tuneups. Lets see what he is made of, win or lose.

Why is Parker mentioned who he's ever beat to even be in the discussions

Because he's much better than Molina.

He maybe but hasn't even beat anyone on Molina's level

[punchoutsb]

He maybe but hasn't even beat anyone on Molina's level

What is Molina's level? He's a glass jawed journeyman. Tank Williams and Brian Minto are Parker's best wins, and both are on a similar level to Molina in my opinion.

[world ranked]

He maybe but hasn't even beat anyone on Molina's level

What is Molina's level? He's a glass jawed journeyman. Tank Williams and Brian Minto are Parker's best wins, and both are on a similar level to Molina in my opinion.

I won't disagree but whats the likely hood Parker would take a world class level fight right now. Not likely that's why I say imo why hes being mentioned. Even though Molina is better that Minto and Williams and neither of those guys would have went 9 rounds with Wilder and didn't Williams lose to Holifield fairly rececntly

[Badhusker]

To me I would rather see Wilder fight an up and comer, a guy with talent, then the boat load of guys that are past their best. Wilder vs Joe Parker, Joshua, Lucas Brown, Pulev, Jennings, or if he has to fight a guy that farts dust that is still tough, Thompson.

Wilder's fight vs Molina was crap, he looked like crap, but I do think he fought down to the competition, so to speak. I would prefer to judge him more accurately vs a much better opponent. We all know top guys that look like crap against guys they should dominate. More common than we would like to admit.

[brilo33]

put him with Alexander Povetkin

[Badhusker]

He maybe but hasn't even beat anyone on Molina's level

What is Molina's level? He's a glass jawed journeyman. Tank Williams and Brian Minto are Parker's best wins, and both are on a similar level to Molina in my opinion.

I won't disagree but whats the likely hood Parker would take a world class level fight right now. Not likely that's why I say imo why hes being mentioned. Even though Molina is better that Minto and Williams and neither of those guys would have went 9 rounds with Wilder and didn't Williams lose to Holifield fairly rececntly

Parker is ranked #8 by WBO, #10 WBA, and Molina who Wilder just fought was ranked #7 by WBC. from this website:
http://www.fightnews.com/rankings-2

I would suppose if you take on a top ten ranked guy in the division your belt is in, that should be ok, right? Its not like Wilder makes the rankings up.

[punchoutsb]

He maybe but hasn't even beat anyone on Molina's level

What is Molina's level? He's a glass jawed journeyman. Tank Williams and Brian Minto are Parker's best wins, and both are on a similar level to Molina in my opinion.

I won't disagree but whats the likely hood Parker would take a world class level fight right now. Not likely that's why I say imo why hes being mentioned. Even though Molina is better that Minto and Williams and neither of those guys would have went 9 rounds with Wilder and didn't Williams lose to Holifield fairly rececntly

Who knows how many rounds either would have went? Neither have been knocked out in the first round like Molina has...twice!

Parker, even a young untested Parker, is a much better opponent than Molina.

[pugilisticprofessor]

Haymon just signed chambers for a reason....

[world ranked]

Who knows how many rounds either would have went? Neither have been knocked out in the first round like Molina has...twice!

Parker, even a young untested Parker, is a much better opponent than Molina.

Wilder might not make the ratings up but the organzations sure do. Unless your me or you who knows who Parker is. I bet Parker not in a rush anyway look at his next opponent

[Crease]

None of that means Wilder is reluctant or scared to face Povetkin. Are you going to produce some actual evidence?

Surely it really isn't that difficult to put the dots together. Is it?

[Crease]

Do you need a signed document saying "I am reluctant to face Povetkin" ?

[keithmoonhangover]

None of that means Wilder is reluctant or scared to face Povetkin. Are you going to produce some actual evidence?

Surely it really isn't that difficult to put the dots together. Is it?

Prove there are some dots and I'll join them.

[Freedom2013]

New WBC rating are coming out soon. Whoever Haymon wants Wilder to fight will be included, as Molina was.

There is a report that Wilder will fight Andrzej Wawrzyk, who is supposed to fight TBA tomorrow (fight isn't on BoxRec). Wawrzyk is coming back from a long layoff after a serious auto accident.

http://www.ringpolska.pl/andrzej-wawrzy ... fight-club

[crusader]

Another guy with a shaky chin who was blown away early in his only fight with a top 25 opponent....seems to fit the bill.

[Boxing Writer]

New WBC rating are coming out soon. Whoever Haymon wants Wilder to fight will be included, as Molina was.

There is a report that Wilder will fight Andrzej Wawrzyk, who is supposed to fight TBA tomorrow (fight isn't on BoxRec). Wawrzyk is coming back from a long layoff after a serious auto accident.

http://www.ringpolska.pl/andrzej-wawrzy ... fight-club

Wawrzyk would be an atrocious choice. He is worse than Molina. Glass jaw, no power and zero athleticism

[Boxing Writer]

Another guy with a shaky chin who was blown away early in his only fight with a top 25 opponent....seems to fit the bill.

Yeah, and knocked down by the guy with outstanding 1-14 (0 KO) record. His chin is more than shaky, it's downright glass