Nice win for Wilder but man he's as wild and uncoordinated as they come!

[apollo creed]

Damn Wilder manage to survive and got the K.O win but the way he throws his punches it's very risky for him to suffer a severe injury. This man is too wild and awkward.

Anyway it's a solid win for Wilder.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Born to be wild(er)

[SenorPipino]

Born to be wild(er)

[greg]

..not worried so much about Wilder as about those who are on the receiving end of his rabbit punching..has anyone else noticed that throwing his wild haymakers he occasionally hits the back of the head?

[citybluechris]

Throwing wild shots back the head, slapping not landing on the knuckle part, he's seriously a sloppy fighter and very dirty how he hasn't been disqualified for hitting when boxers are on canvas and having ref pulling him off is beyond me, if he didn't have power in his right hand he would be nothing, just been built up through easy fights one after another getting away with anything he wants he even throws fighters anyone else would be disqualified or atleast points off but not bumsquad, fair play showed he had a chin last night but a younger fresher man would of ended it

[oogiebe]

Born to be wild(er)

I was going to say that! (great minds)

[oogiebe]

Throwing wild shots back the head, slapping not landing on the knuckle part, he's seriously a sloppy fighter and very dirty how he hasn't been disqualified for hitting when boxers are on canvas and having ref pulling him off is beyond me, if he didn't have power in his right hand he would be nothing, just been built up through easy fights one after another getting away with anything he wants he even throws fighters anyone else would be disqualified or atleast points off but not bumsquad, fair play showed he had a chin last night but a younger fresher man would of ended it

That's just it, dude. He DOES have that power.

[oogiebe]

Damn Wilder manage to survive and got the K.O win but the way he throws his punches it's very risky for him to suffer a severe injury. This man is too wild and awkward.

Anyway it's a solid win for Wilder.

It's interesting you pointed that out. Wilder has notoriously turned into a helicopter when he gets his opponent in trouble, but I really thought he showed some restraint and patience as compared to his previous performances. (I was actually screaming, 'don't go crazy...take your time!') All in all a tremendously entertaining battle.!

[apollo creed]

Damn Wilder manage to survive and got the K.O win but the way he throws his punches it's very risky for him to suffer a severe injury. This man is too wild and awkward.

Anyway it's a solid win for Wilder.

It's interesting you pointed that out. Wilder has notoriously turned into a helicopter when he gets his opponent in trouble, but I really thought he showed some restraint and patience as compared to his previous performances. (I was actually screaming, 'don't go crazy...take your time!') All in all a tremendously entertaining battle.!

He past the test.

[oogiebe]

Damn Wilder manage to survive and got the K.O win but the way he throws his punches it's very risky for him to suffer a severe injury. This man is too wild and awkward.

Anyway it's a solid win for Wilder.

It's interesting you pointed that out. Wilder has notoriously turned into a helicopter when he gets his opponent in trouble, but I really thought he showed some restraint and patience as compared to his previous performances. (I was actually screaming, 'don't go crazy...take your time!') All in all a tremendously entertaining battle.!

He past the test.

Never argue with the "master of disaster"

[Tony1244]

"...he's as wild and uncoordinated as they come!"

I wouldn't say that. He is athletic and I've seen much wilder (pun intended).

But as one writer put it, "He never laced on boxing gloves until he was 21 and it shows." I'd agree with that.

[oogiebe]

"...he's as wild and uncoordinated as they come!"

I wouldn't say that. He is athletic and I've seen much wilder (pun intended).

But as one writer put it, "He never laced on boxing gloves until he was 21 and it shows." I'd agree with that.

I agree Tony! They said Ali didn't have a great skill set, just amazing natural God given talent...

[Tony1244]

"...he's as wild and uncoordinated as they come!"

I wouldn't say that. He is athletic and I've seen much wilder (pun intended).

But as one writer put it, "He never laced on boxing gloves until he was 21 and it shows." I'd agree with that.

I agree Tony! They said Ali didn't have a great skill set, just amazing natural God given talent...

Ali did some things in a very unorthodox way; he'd lean back instead of slipping a punch. HIs left hook was half uppercut. But you can tell watching Ali that he boxed since he was a kid. Wilder has good coordination but he sometimes still looks like a novice. But he has that mad power.

[oogiebe]

"...he's as wild and uncoordinated as they come!"

I wouldn't say that. He is athletic and I've seen much wilder (pun intended).

But as one writer put it, "He never laced on boxing gloves until he was 21 and it shows." I'd agree with that.

I agree Tony! They said Ali didn't have a great skill set, just amazing natural God given talent...

Ali did some things in a very unorthodox way; he'd lean back instead of slipping a punch. HIs left hook was half uppercut. But you can tell watching Ali that he boxed since he was a kid. Wilder has good coordination but he sometimes still looks like a novice. But he has that mad power.

No doubt that Wilder still has a lot to learn, but power is the equalizer, and now we know he can full-out exchange

[phillykid]

sometimes, an unorthodox and awkward style is like kryptonite to a more technical style.

"...he's as wild and uncoordinated as they come!"

I wouldn't say that. He is athletic and I've seen much wilder (pun intended).

But as one writer put it, "He never laced on boxing gloves until he was 21 and it shows." I'd agree with that.

I agree Tony! They said Ali didn't have a great skill set, just amazing natural God given talent...

yep, and he had good eyes and picked up on a few things from watching his hero, Sugary Ray Robinson.

things like rhythm and footwork and how important they can be.

[SenorPipino]

"...he's as wild and uncoordinated as they come!"

I wouldn't say that. He is athletic and I've seen much wilder (pun intended).

But as one writer put it, "He never laced on boxing gloves until he was 21 and it shows." I'd agree with that.

That's the reason that they've gone slow with Wilder.

Only about 30 amateur fights but still able to cop an Olympic medal.

Unlike the Cubans and eastern Europeans who turn pro with hundreds of amateur bouts and a strong foundation in place, Wilder was a practical boxing novice from day one.

He'll always be flawed but get used to it. If you want to see a textbook boxer, download some Ray Robinson tapes.

But if you enjoy a sometimes wild, off balance, unpredictable, swing-from-the-hips heavyweight who brings a load of power and a ton of excitement into the ring, then feast on Wilder.

Bitching about what he is or isn't won't change anything. Just sit back and savor the thrilling ride.

[oogiebe]

"...he's as wild and uncoordinated as they come!"

I wouldn't say that. He is athletic and I've seen much wilder (pun intended).

But as one writer put it, "He never laced on boxing gloves until he was 21 and it shows." I'd agree with that.

That's the reason that they've gone slow with Wilder.

Only about 30 amateur fights but still able to cop an Olympic medal.

Unlike the Cubans and eastern Europeans who turn pro with hundreds of amateur bouts and a strong foundation in place, Wilder was a practical boxing novice from day one.

He'll always be flawed but get used to it. If you want to see a textbook boxer, download some Ray Robinson tapes.

But if you enjoy a sometimes wild, off balance, unpredictable, swing-from-the-hips heavyweight who brings a load of power and a ton of excitement into the ring, then feast on Wilder.

Bitching about what he is or isn't won't change anything. Just sit back and savor the thrilling ride.

Great points!

[Tony1244]

"...he's as wild and uncoordinated as they come!"

I wouldn't say that. He is athletic and I've seen much wilder (pun intended).

But as one writer put it, "He never laced on boxing gloves until he was 21 and it shows." I'd agree with that.

That's the reason that they've gone slow with Wilder.

Only about 30 amateur fights but still able to cop an Olympic medal.

Unlike the Cubans and eastern Europeans who turn pro with hundreds of amateur bouts and a strong foundation in place, Wilder was a practical boxing novice from day one.

He'll always be flawed but get used to it. If you want to see a textbook boxer, download some Ray Robinson tapes.

But if you enjoy a sometimes wild, off balance, unpredictable, swing-from-the-hips heavyweight who brings a load of power and a ton of excitement into the ring, then feast on Wilder.

Bitching about what he is or isn't won't change anything. Just sit back and savor the thrilling ride.

That pretty much sums it up.

[oogiebe]

"...he's as wild and uncoordinated as they come!"

I wouldn't say that. He is athletic and I've seen much wilder (pun intended).

But as one writer put it, "He never laced on boxing gloves until he was 21 and it shows." I'd agree with that.

That's the reason that they've gone slow with Wilder.

Only about 30 amateur fights but still able to cop an Olympic medal.

Unlike the Cubans and eastern Europeans who turn pro with hundreds of amateur bouts and a strong foundation in place, Wilder was a practical boxing novice from day one.

He'll always be flawed but get used to it. If you want to see a textbook boxer, download some Ray Robinson tapes.

But if you enjoy a sometimes wild, off balance, unpredictable, swing-from-the-hips heavyweight who brings a load of power and a ton of excitement into the ring, then feast on Wilder.

Bitching about what he is or isn't won't change anything. Just sit back and savor the thrilling ride.

That pretty much sums it up.

Agreed...great post!!!

[tiny_acres]

"...he's as wild and uncoordinated as they come!"

I wouldn't say that. He is athletic and I've seen much wilder (pun intended).

But as one writer put it, "He never laced on boxing gloves until he was 21 and it shows." I'd agree with that.

That's the reason that they've gone slow with Wilder.

Only about 30 amateur fights but still able to cop an Olympic medal.

Unlike the Cubans and eastern Europeans who turn pro with hundreds of amateur bouts and a strong foundation in place, Wilder was a practical boxing novice from day one.

He'll always be flawed but get used to it. If you want to see a textbook boxer, download some Ray Robinson tapes.

But if you enjoy a sometimes wild, off balance, unpredictable, swing-from-the-hips heavyweight who brings a load of power and a ton of excitement into the ring, then feast on Wilder.

Bitching about what he is or isn't won't change anything. Just sit back and savor the thrilling ride.

Great post.
Most fans would rather bitch about all that us wrong with a fighter than to enjoy the entertainment that they give.
Wilder may be the most flawed champion in the world but he's fun to watch.

[pound per pound]

"...he's as wild and uncoordinated as they come!"

I wouldn't say that. He is athletic and I've seen much wilder (pun intended).

But as one writer put it, "He never laced on boxing gloves until he was 21 and it shows." I'd agree with that.

And he's been in the ring for over ten years. That's an excuse; he's 32 years old now. Wilder is a gangly type, not a good boxer. He won last night thanks to Ortiz being however old you think he was and the ref giving Wilder a break when he needed it the most.

[Tony1244]

"...he's as wild and uncoordinated as they come!"

I wouldn't say that. He is athletic and I've seen much wilder (pun intended).

But as one writer put it, "He never laced on boxing gloves until he was 21 and it shows." I'd agree with that.

And he's been in the ring for over ten years. That's an excuse; he's 32 years old now. Wilder is a gangly type, not a good boxer. He won last night thanks to Ortiz being however old you think he was and the ref giving Wilder a break when he needed it the most.

If you don't have a sport in your "muscle memory" by 21, you are at a disadvantage. Wilder started very late. So did Ron Lyle. I believe if Wilder started boxing at 10, he would be much more fluid.

[SenorPipino]

"...he's as wild and uncoordinated as they come!"

I wouldn't say that. He is athletic and I've seen much wilder (pun intended).

But as one writer put it, "He never laced on boxing gloves until he was 21 and it shows." I'd agree with that.

That's the reason that they've gone slow with Wilder.

Only about 30 amateur fights but still able to cop an Olympic medal.

Unlike the Cubans and eastern Europeans who turn pro with hundreds of amateur bouts and a strong foundation in place, Wilder was a practical boxing novice from day one.

He'll always be flawed but get used to it. If you want to see a textbook boxer, download some Ray Robinson tapes.

But if you enjoy a sometimes wild, off balance, unpredictable, swing-from-the-hips heavyweight who brings a load of power and a ton of excitement into the ring, then feast on Wilder.

Bitching about what he is or isn't won't change anything. Just sit back and savor the thrilling ride.

Great post.
Most fans would rather bitch about all that us wrong with a fighter than to enjoy the entertainment that they give.
Wilder may be the most flawed champion in the world but he's fun to watch.

And after all, isn't boxing really about the entertainment?

Too many nitpickers.

I haven't read all the threads and posts on the fight. How many have suggested that the fight was fixed or that the referee stopped it too soon?

I couldn't get past "Wilder only won because he had a beard."

Mama mia.

[Kalan]

"...he's as wild and uncoordinated as they come!"

I wouldn't say that. He is athletic and I've seen much wilder (pun intended).

But as one writer put it, "He never laced on boxing gloves until he was 21 and it shows." I'd agree with that.

I agree Tony! They said Ali didn't have a great skill set, just amazing natural God given talent...

Even if you start something at 21 -- If you're hard at it for 10 years or more you're going to get good at it...

And Ali could have used some skills when he was getting hit upside the head.

[Kalan]

"...he's as wild and uncoordinated as they come!"

I wouldn't say that. He is athletic and I've seen much wilder (pun intended).

But as one writer put it, "He never laced on boxing gloves until he was 21 and it shows." I'd agree with that.

And he's been in the ring for over ten years. That's an excuse; he's 32 years old now. Wilder is a gangly type, not a good boxer. He won last night thanks to Ortiz being however old you think he was and the ref giving Wilder a break when he needed it the most.

If you don't have a sport in your "muscle memory" by 21, you are at a disadvantage. Wilder started very late. So did Ron Lyle. I believe if Wilder started boxing at 10, he would be much more fluid.

If you been concentrating on something for as long as Wilder has you're bound to get good at it... He's a good athlete with good power, but I think Joshua has much better coaching. He looks a lot smoother than Wilder.

Another angle on the fight is Luis Ortiz... He was a hair slow pulling the trigger... That really surprised me... For me, that's his age starting to show up... He'll be 39 this month.. There is no possible way you can get a shot off as well when you're 39 as you could when you were 29... You can still beat a lot of people who aren't elite, but it's doubtful that you're going to be the best in the world .... That was Klitschko's problem when he fought Fury and Joshua.... He was a hair slower, and you're NEVER going to get that back... It doesn't matter how much more skilled you are at a certain point... You're done.