01-14-2015, 11:34 PM
(01-14-2015, 03:51 PM)Daneo Wrote: Was watching the last clip that ESPN put out on the fight, the clips of the their highlights are like night and day. Wilder just looks so much sharper and so much faster than Stiverne. Stiverne throws such short punches I don't see how he'll get inside of Wilder's reach. Wilder's punch accuracy is top notch too, compared to Arreola who is all over the shop I don't see Stiverne tagging him with those left hook counters.
I still don't see this as a massive test for the bronze bomber, Stiverne beat a very limited guy in Arreola - Anyone top fighter at HW should have no trouble with Arreola IMHO.
Its for this reasoning that i pick Wilder. I dont think Stiverne is much different to Wilders previous opponents.....except that he appears to be mentally strong and ultra determined to put up a fight. But then he is the Champ.
It is Stivernes style of fighting that needs some tinkering with in order to avoid a loss. A few easy adjustments here and there would change some elements i would think.....along with some more height and reach that wouldnt go astray if he wants to stand on the outside and be a counter punching spoiler :-0
Well,Ive said my piece on this one,and dont expect that any fight is a given before it has been had...... but Stiverne needs to own this guy in order to win. Wilder can get himself off balance an awful lot, so thats when i would expect he could be made to pat a hefty price......but if his chin is as good as his punch then Wilder has this i the bag.