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[QUOTE="JAXCUSE, post: 3191624, member: 516"]
I had Ortiz winning five of the first six rds easily.  But thought Wilder was smart by not trying to trade at a higher rate/volume this time (unlike the last fight).  Ortiz almost stopped Wilder in their last fight because Wilder stayed in the pocket in the 7th and got countered.  I believe Wilder’s game plan (this time) was to avoid contact and just wait for that right hand opening a southpaw presents sometime during a fight.  And if you can crack like Wilder, that’s all you need...

I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a high-level fighter like Wilder before.  Mediocre balance, footwork and boxing skills (can sometimes appear very amateurish) but with an absolute one-punch eraser in his right hand.  And the ability to deliver it (throws it from all angles - straight, overhand, half hook/looping, uppercut - with superior anticipatory timing, even when his feet are not completely set).

I once thought Tommy Hearns might be a good comparison (maybe Danny Lopez, Featherweight from late 70’s) but Hearns could control a fight with his jab, use his legs and box very effectively when he wanted to.  Wilder really cannot when in the ring with a Grade-A opponent (Fury fight demonstrated that).  But then again, he doesn’t seem to need to... At least thus far.  At any rate, Wilder has definitely put public interest back on the Heavyweights.  He seems willing to fight all comers and delivers the exciting ending...

Ssbriefcase said he was attending the fight in Vegas.  Interested to hear his “live” impressions of the event...
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