Legend for sure. But maybe he thought Wilder would actually develop some technique to go along with all that pure talent. I don't think he did.
Legend for sure. But maybe he thought Wilder would actually develop some technique to go along with all that pure talent. I don't think he did.
The USA Olympic team isn't our best though. We push our best into the pros because they make us money. Yeah, we have guys transition from amateurs to pro and do extremely well. Amateurs are just different than pro fights all around.People say he doesn't have technique but he did make it to the Olympics, and placed. He won a bronze medal. To make it that far without technique would seem absurd. Unless he knocked out everyone in the amateur circuit as well.
His lack of technique comes when he goes for the finish in my view. That is when he fights like a man possessed.
I don't get that impression. He says that Wilder has good speed and power. To me, that implies that he has an understanding of what those can bring to the table. Wilder is still green as hell and had he started boxing when he was 8 years old like some, he would have been champion for awhile already. He is always going to be behind on technique. There are 15-16 year old kids with better technique and more time in the gym training. Wilder will likely have a good career shrouded with the question of "what would have it been had he started earlier?"
The USA Olympic team isn't our best though. We push our best into the pros because they make us money. Yeah, we have guys transition from amateurs to pro and do extremely well. Amateurs are just different than pro fights all around.
We've struggled as of late. The US use to define boxing. I think we still do, but the tide is shifting to being more diverse. In order to make it to the Olympics you have to put your work in, definitely have to put your work in. Amateur style boxing is about who can land a clean punch with the white circle on the glove (I'm sure you knew that already).
Being that Wilder was 30-5 I believe he would have to have shown some competency accompanied with the fact that he was considered, made it through trials and was selected. A lot of good fighters don't even make the team, they'll be an alternate. Amateur fighting does require technique, however, with it being 3 rounds the chances of it turning into a brawl and a test of anaerobic conditioning is also there.
I would hope a fighter who has a chance to fight the Olympics does so, it's not required to succeed as a pro true. However, you're bargaining power is that much greater. I think Wilder gets a bad rap. Anytime guys argue over his technique I just remind them as of now, he still has stopped everyone he has ever faced. We all know the KO is the ultimate victory in boxing.
He didn't fight anyone good in their prime and the division aged terribly. He fought "challenges" way too late. Wilder is on top of a division thats the weakest ive ever seen it and has weaker opposition than even Marciano's era. I don't think he gets it bad, I think it's fair to judge the game on how you see it.
This is wrong on so many levels.....
It's not though, imagine if he fought a dude like Arreola in 2012 instead of when he was beat to shit.
I actually give up, fucking Arreola?????
Really?
What an amazing person
And a keen eye for this great sport
What an amazing person
And a keen eye for this great sport