Wilder vs Stiverne, January 17th
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Wilder, Stiverne trade jabs on teleconference

By David Finger
For boxing fans, and in particular heavyweight boxing fans, January 17th is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated heavyweight fights since the Tyson era. Hard punching Haitian Bermane “B. Ware” Stiverne (24-1-1, 21 KOs) takes on the #1 ranked Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder (32-0, 32 KOs) in a fight that pits two devastating punchers in the ring for Stiverne’s WBC title. It has all the makings of a coming out party…with the winner likely to emerge as the most talked about North American fighter in the world. And it was clear after a telephone conference last week that both fighters were already throwing bombs.
“January 17 will be a short night,” WBC champion Bermane Stiverne said early in the press conference, “A short, painful night.”
Stiverne’s manager, Camille Estephan also seemed unimpressed with Wilder’s glossy record. “(He’s) 32-0, 32 knockouts…against who? !” Estephan said when discussing Wilder’s record. “We believe this is a choreographed career.”
However, the hard punching challenger was unimpressed. “The things I do, I make the mind play tricks on you!” Wilder said when asked why he didn’t seem to get the credit that his record would seemingly merit, “It’s unbelievable how it happened like that! But on January 17th we’ll find out. They are going off of one opponent. I have one opponent, Malik Scott, who would beat every single opponent he beat!”
Although most boxing insiders are predicting a slugfest, Stiverne refused to make any predictions. “Instead of telling you about it here, I will show you…Don’t blink!”
Wilder, who has yet to make it past the fourth round in any of his professional fights, dismissed questions about his endurance or ability to take the fight into the later rounds. “I’m not an amateur boxer,” Wilder added. “I know my skills and my ability. The hard work is done in the gym. Nothing has ever been given to me. I’ve had to work for everything I’ve ever gotten. I don’t know what the easy road is. There is nothing in the back of my mind about going past four rounds. We can go back to 15 if you want.”
Wilder also refused to make a firm prediction, although he made it abundantly clear that he remained confident going into the fight.
“The best man of the night will win,” Wilder added, “and I already know who is the best man. It’s my time to make history. I’m giving American their next heavyweight world champion. I’m on my way to becoming the heavyweight champion of the world, I’ve had to work hard for it and it’s my time…I have heard nothing but excuses for my 32 wins by KO and when I get 33, I don’t want to hear anything about it!”
The fight will be at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Nevada, with tickets starting at $50 and going up to $500 for ringside.
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(12-23-2014, 10:45 AM)diehard Wrote: Wilder, Stiverne trade jabs on teleconference

By David Finger
For boxing fans, and in particular heavyweight boxing fans, January 17th is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated heavyweight fights since the Tyson era. Hard punching Haitian Bermane “B. Ware” Stiverne (24-1-1, 21 KOs) takes on the #1 ranked Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder (32-0, 32 KOs) in a fight that pits two devastating punchers in the ring for Stiverne’s WBC title. It has all the makings of a coming out party…with the winner likely to emerge as the most talked about North American fighter in the world. And it was clear after a telephone conference last week that both fighters were already throwing bombs.
“January 17 will be a short night,” WBC champion Bermane Stiverne said early in the press conference, “A short, painful night.”
Stiverne’s manager, Camille Estephan also seemed unimpressed with Wilder’s glossy record. “(He’s) 32-0, 32 knockouts…against who? !” Estephan said when discussing Wilder’s record. “We believe this is a choreographed career.”
However, the hard punching challenger was unimpressed. “The things I do, I make the mind play tricks on you!” Wilder said when asked why he didn’t seem to get the credit that his record would seemingly merit, “It’s unbelievable how it happened like that! But on January 17th we’ll find out. They are going off of one opponent. I have one opponent, Malik Scott, who would beat every single opponent he beat!”
Although most boxing insiders are predicting a slugfest, Stiverne refused to make any predictions. “Instead of telling you about it here, I will show you…Don’t blink!”
Wilder, who has yet to make it past the fourth round in any of his professional fights, dismissed questions about his endurance or ability to take the fight into the later rounds. “I’m not an amateur boxer,” Wilder added. “I know my skills and my ability. The hard work is done in the gym. Nothing has ever been given to me. I’ve had to work for everything I’ve ever gotten. I don’t know what the easy road is. There is nothing in the back of my mind about going past four rounds. We can go back to 15 if you want.”
Wilder also refused to make a firm prediction, although he made it abundantly clear that he remained confident going into the fight.
“The best man of the night will win,” Wilder added, “and I already know who is the best man. It’s my time to make history. I’m giving American their next heavyweight world champion. I’m on my way to becoming the heavyweight champion of the world, I’ve had to work hard for it and it’s my time…I have heard nothing but excuses for my 32 wins by KO and when I get 33, I don’t want to hear anything about it!”
The fight will be at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Nevada, with tickets starting at $50 and going up to $500 for ringside.



Wilder is made out to be a hype job everytime he gets a mention. No one seems to mention he is an Olympic gold medalist.

Whilst i still think Malik Scott took a dive.....its pretty clear that Stiverne will not, so lets watch this fight as if it is going to be everything its cracked up to be :-)
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Wilder has beaten some decent fighters and is 32-0 with 32 KOs.  Interestingly, I don't think it'll be a boring fight as much as a quick fight that won't go past 5 rounds.  Both have great power, and Stiverne has learned how to box.

Here's Wilder's boxrec http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=468841&cat=boxer
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(12-23-2014, 12:49 PM)diehard Wrote: Wilder has beaten some decent fighters and is 32-0 with 32 KOs.  Interestingly, I don't think it'll be a boring fight as much as a quick fight that won't go past 5 rounds.  Both have great power, and Stiverne has learned how to box.

Here's Wilder's boxrec http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=468841&cat=boxer


I think that Wilder has fought some reasonable opponents-well,more than Stiverne has- with Arreola being the exception of course.

Stiverne is heavy handed and reasonably smart. IF wilder is really as good as his 32 KOs suggest, then i think this could well be another KO waiting to be added to his resume. Demetrice King stopped him, so Wilder has a better than average chance of doing exactly the same thing. The one question we all have is just how good is Wilders chin? we are going to find out if Stiverne manages to land a few bombs on it.
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Wilder gets exposed Wink
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Wilder favored to dethrone Stiverne

By Karl Freitag

In early lines, online sportsbooks have established WBC heavyweight champion Bermaine Stiverne as a slight underdog against unbeaten challenger Deontay Wilder on January 17 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Wilder is running as an early -150 to -175 favorite to defeat Stiverne, whose backers can get “plus” money ranging from +120 to +130 with a Stiverne win.
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(12-24-2014, 08:19 PM)Jamieson Wrote: Wilder gets exposed  Wink

Everyone seems to say that. Now can you say exactly what you mean? what will be exposed about him? His glass jaw? His poor boxing skills? his D level resume of opponents? is his KO power a farce? Ive been looking at both guys records, and I am left wondering how it is that Stiverne that will be the one to "expose" him?? I dont quite see Stiverne as being the Floyd Mayweather of the heavyweight division, so how do you see him beating Wilder?
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(12-30-2014, 01:42 PM)Stormy Wrote:
(12-24-2014, 08:19 PM)Jamieson Wrote: Wilder gets exposed  Wink

how do you see him beating Wilder?

Stiverne moves well, punches hard with both hands unexpectedly, has quick hands for a big man and is the larger guy. Stiverne had almost 60 amateur bouts fighting the likes of Helenius and Price. His loss to King was a premature stoppage. Wilder has yet to go past 4 rounds. Stiverne has his weaknesses like having his left hand low or moving to the ropes. I feel that if Wilder hits anyone flush he can KO them but Stiverne is the better tested  Smile
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Good background info, Jamieson.  You said it correctly.  It's Stiverne's boxing experience vs Wilder's power.  I'm wondering if Parker will be one of his sparring partners...Stiverne is a very different fighter since King, and Wilder hasn't really been tested.
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yep just watched the Demetrice king fight, and it was a complete robbery. The question on everyones mind is to do with Wilders ability to take a punch. Stiverne can bang and has a better all round defense than Wilder, who tends to throw punches and gets off balance far too many times to think that he wont eat a few punches. Will he pay the price for launching into his punches the way he does?? I think he just might if Stiverne doesnt get gun shy from any of Wilders early bombs. Stiverne needs to turn this into a dogfight right from the opening bell.He needs to get off first, therefore unsettling Wilder, taking him out of his comfort zone. Im going to go watch some more Wilder fights to see how fast( or slow) he normally starts out.
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