Wilder wants Fury: Is it paper talk from Deontay?

By Boxing News - 08/15/2012 - Comments

Image: Wilder wants Fury: Is it paper talk from Deontay?By Steven Ocallaghan: I see that heavyweight “sensation” Deontay Wilder (24-0, 24 KO’s) is calling out unbeaten heavyweight contender Tyson Fury (19-0, 14 KO’s). Now I’m no great fan of Fury as I think he has limits but limits above Wilder.

The quality of fighters each has faced tells it’s own story. Fury has been on the deck and in trouble against tough Canadian Neven Pajkic, but showed a lot of heart in getting back up and stopping Pajkic in the next round. Remember, Pajkic was 16 fights undefeated and a top 50 fighter. Take note Deontay.

Vinny Maddalonne in fairness was past his best but in the last 3 years only lost to contenders. Within the last year and a half Dereck Chisora and Nicolai Firtha have lost to heavyweight champs Vitali Klitschko and Alexander Povetkin respectively. All have been beaten by Fury.

Now Wilder, let’s look at his record. Barely a fighter in the top 200. As for punching power, would it really be too much trouble to KO these guys? I don’t think so. Kerstone Maxwell, Owen Beck, Jesse Oltmanns and Marlon Hayes. I’m sure the Olympic heavyweights of today would dispose of these guys comfortably.

Wilder might be calling Fury out but I’m quite sure either him or his advisers will find a way out. I hope it does take place then we will finally see if any of these two guys could have a shot. My money would be on Fury because even a guy who really isn’t a great power puncher. Once he connects with Wilder’s jaw, and he will, I would like to see how those legs will hold him up.



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