>
>While it's true that Wilder tends to swing/wide, wild, and
>untamed when he has his opponent hurt (though he's getting
>better at being more clinical when his guy is buzzed) - that's
>precisely what makes a fighter like Wilder so compelling.
>
Agreed

>He doesn't have the best jab (although it's very effective
>when thrown with conviction). Doesn't have the best defense
>(fights with hands low and often gets tagged unnecessarily) -
>doesn't have the best footwork/mastery of distance (he was
>struggling with regards to ring generalship against Ortiz and
>was often at the wrong fighting distance for his length) -
>what he does have is exceptional: lion-heart courage,
>authentic bravado, and world-class thudding power. When he
>lands his shots - nobody has been able to stand up to them -
>and he's a heavyweight of 80's/90's throwback vintage with
>regards to the ability to just stand in the pocket and bang
>heavy (unlike the more cerebral, technically proficient HWs
>like Lewis/Klitschko).
>

I think he has the best jab in the division. A blinding, thudding jab. It didn't appear that way against a highly skilled southpaw but right handed fighters like Joshua will have problems. Wilder is still primarily a basic 1 2 fighter. His hook is not particularly effective. He either blinds you with the jab and throws the right or counters with the right. Basic in its presentation but highly effective execution. You can be effective against Wilder but you better be dialed in for the entire 36 minutes. All it takes is 1 punch.

>I thought last night's fight was the best of the early year -
>and was one of the better HW fights of the past decade.
>Joshua/Wladimir was the best HW fight of the new century. HW
>boxing is back. Wilder v. Joshua could be the biggest
>unification fight in the sport, and perhaps even the most
>compelling.

I definitely feel like it was the fight of the year up into this point. Wilder and Joshua, Heavyweights, will bring out more casual fans. I still think Spence and Crawford should they meet in the near future will be the biggest fight in the sport from a competitive standpoint.