Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury II - February 22, 2020

[margaret thatcher]

rabbit punch in your fantasy, it was a clean big shot

Looked like it landed on the back of the head to me. I don't think it really mattered in the long run anyway. If that wasn't a rabbit punch, then I'm not aware of what boxing's definition of back of the head is.

Didn't he bust his ear with that shot?

[DrDuke]

Everybody thought Fury was full of sh*t when he said he'd come out aggressively fighting, but he by god done it. He's still an annoying obnoxious bastard as noted by the singing of American Pie, but he's talented

Fun night.

This time The Gypsy King wasn't joking around. And when you back you words up in such fashion, that's impressive. Even I picked Fury by decision. So, double credit to Fury now.

[Blodhemn]

Fury is clearly the best HW. Will he finally get credit or does AJ's stock somehow still manage to rise? Wilder still takes out AJ for me.

Fury has been for some time, but people love to overlook him. I agree, I’d still take DW over AJ.

One of the weirder things I've seen in fan reception is how nobody gave Fury credit for his easy time with Wlad, yet went nuts over AJ beating the already beaten.

[tigermoth87]

AJ is gonna duck.

I can already hear him quacking. He's ducked Wilder for years. Now he;s seen how Fury rogered Wilder, he's going to start quacking at Fury too.

Rubbish

I can already hear him quacking.

[SportsRatings]

Fury has been for some time, but people love to overlook him. I agree, I’d still take DW over AJ.

One of the weirder things I've seen in fan reception is how nobody gave Fury credit for his easy time with Wlad, yet went nuts over AJ beating the already beaten.

Because he threw like 4 punches against Wlad the whole fight. That version of Wlad was unmotivated and piss-poor; Fury deserved no credit for that farce. AJ totally deserved credit for beating a Wlad that showed up to fight.

That said, Fury deserves 100% credit for tonight's performance, probably his best ever. And he (and his team) are probably the best fight-prep crew in the game. Fury fights differently every time out, and this time he had the perfect plan against Wilder. That's one I'll give him against Wlad -- he beat Wlad the only way he possibly could have.

[Bullza]

Not sure why people are hating on Joshua, given the opportunity he'll absolutely take that fight without hesitation.

I have no idea who will win but Fury will have a much much harder time with Joshua than Wilder.

[Impractical Poster]

Looked like it landed on the back of the head to me. I don't think it really mattered in the long run anyway. If that wasn't a rabbit punch, then I'm not aware of what boxing's definition of back of the head is.

Didn't he bust his ear with that shot?

I'm not sure what shot busted his ear as he was getting hit alot on the ears. But the shot that put hi down the first time looked like it landed behind the ear on the back of the head. I'm probably wrong though seeing as I didn't hear anything about it from the commentators.

[Ron C]

Respect the hell outta Wilder. Being a warrior isn’t only about how much pain you can dish out, being able to take it like that and not quit is the true definition of a warrior to me. Still just as big of a fan of Wilder as I was before the fight. I just hope he’s alright. Excited for what’s next

[Blodhemn]

One of the weirder things I've seen in fan reception is how nobody gave Fury credit for his easy time with Wlad, yet went nuts over AJ beating the already beaten.

Because he threw like 4 punches against Wlad the whole fight. That version of Wlad was unmotivated and piss-poor; Fury deserved no credit for that farce. AJ totally deserved credit for beating a Wlad that showed up to fight.

That said, Fury deserves 100% credit for tonight's performance, probably his best ever. And he (and his team) are probably the best fight-prep crew in the game. Fury fights differently every time out, and this time he had the perfect plan against Wilder. That's one I'll give him against Wlad -- he beat Wlad the only way he possibly could have.

Styles. Fury made Wlad uncomfortable and frustrated. Joshua was there to be hit and would've been a KO victim to prime Klitschko.

[margaret thatcher]

Not sure why people are hating on Joshua, given the opportunity he'll absolutely take that fight without hesitation.

I have no idea who will win but Fury will have a much much harder time with Joshua than Wilder.

AJ is actually pretty liked here. You should see it on other forums. The more 'PBC Crew' you get, the more anti-AJ it gets. You'll get people getting made at AJ's side for apparently 'negotiating in the media', yet then immediately gobble up Wilder's Instagram offer. Tonight they are all playing the ;no need to see AJ fight Wilder/Fury, because the 2 best already fought' card.

[Enlightened-One]

There’s an elephant in the room and people are avoiding an obvious topic....

Deontay Wilders post fight interview, when the very first thing he pretty much said, was to discuss his excuses for his loss, whilst pretending that he wasn’t trying to undermine Fury’s victory.

It was almost as uncomfortable and painful to watch as David Haye’s “toe gate” situation.

[margaret thatcher]

There’s an elephant in the room and people are avoiding an obvious topic....

Deontay Wilders post fight interview when the very first thing he pretty much said, was to discuss his excuses for his loss, whilst pretending that he wasn’t trying to undermine Fury’s victory.

It was almost as uncomfortable and painful to watch as David Haye’s “toe gate” situation.

He does it all the time. It's always some elbow or hand or flu or something.

[Bullza]

Just out of curiosity, was this the first time Wilder was ever knocked down in his pro career? Because they never said that during the US commentary I watched and you'd think they would.

[sturm vogel]

Watched this fight with the greatest of satisfaction. The good guys won and the devils went back to hell.

[margaret thatcher]

Just out of curiosity, was this the first time Wilder was ever knocked down in his pro career? Because they never said that during the US commentary I watched and you'd think they would.

No, he got dropped by Harold Sconiers years ago

[sturm vogel]

Just out of curiosity, was this the first time Wilder was ever knocked down in his pro career? Because they never said that during the US commentary I watched and you'd think they would.

No. He was also knocked down but a T-Rex fatso.

[sturm vogel]

This forum is filled with so many of the coalition. No matter what how many times we experts tell they just don't understand boxing. The old rules are rules because the subjects have been tried for a hundred years.

1) Do not judge a fighter by his physique

2) Skilled boxers usually beat punchers


No matter how many times this is expressed there is always a chorus of choir boys who nay say these truths.

[Perseus]

Uh oh

Too many fireballs, not feeling well.

Good night and piss on you all.

[margaret thatcher]

Uh oh

Too many fireballs, not feeling well.

Good night and piss on you all.

[unfairlane]

Didn't he bust his ear with that shot?

I'm not sure what shot busted his ear as he was getting hit alot on the ears. But the shot that put hi down the first time looked like it landed behind the ear on the back of the head. I'm probably wrong though seeing as I didn't hear anything about it from the commentators.

Again; it was that 3.rd round punch that blowed his ear clearly because it rammed the ear and not "the back og his head". If you`re calling that hook a rabbit punch you do n ot know either rabbits or punches

[DrDuke]

Post-fight presser live now

[p4p1]

Wilder won't want a rematch after losing so easily.

I don't know, I think that ear shot played a massive part, it was competitive until that punch landed.

I agree, Fury completely dominated the fight no question but that ear/jaw swelling showed why Wilder never gained his equilibrium back. Fury's performance was incredible. Wilder was never really looked to be in danger of a scary knockout but it was clear he was done and wobbling all over the place. I didn't think he looked out on his feet though and I think he was so wobbly because of the injury. I don't think that takes away from Fury's performance though, he walked down Wilder and kicked his ass.

[p4p1]

Fury is clearly the best HW. Will he finally get credit or does AJ's stock somehow still manage to rise? Wilder still takes out AJ for me.

I still think that as well. The fight is clearly going to be won by the guy who lands first and I think you have to back the quicker guy with slightly better reflexes to land first.

[p4p1]

rabbit punch in your fantasy, it was a clean big shot

Looked like it landed on the back of the head to me. I don't think it really mattered in the long run anyway. If that wasn't a rabbit punch, then I'm not aware of what boxing's definition of back of the head is.

I thought it did as well but from memory Wilder turned into it. The guy throwing can't be held accountable because other guy turns his head. By the strictest definition it is probably the back of his head which used to be and I'm sure it still is anything behind the ear.

edit to add: I'm pretty sure that Wilder protested the first knockdown because he thought it was on the back of the head.

[margaret thatcher]

Fury is clearly the best HW. Will he finally get credit or does AJ's stock somehow still manage to rise? Wilder still takes out AJ for me.

I still think that as well. The fight is clearly going to be won by the guy who lands first and I think you have to back the quicker guy with slightly better reflexes to land first.

I think AJ is a better schooled boxer. Wilder is more athletically reliant of the two, and after that type of beating at almost 35 I think the trajectory favours Josh