Comments Thread For: The Huni Trap: No heavyweight is safe with Fabio Wardley

[SteveM]

One lucky punch makes him some devastating puncher to be feared? Ok, I guess...

Why do you say lucky? I've looked at the replay several times - it was a devastatingly timed counter punch. He saw the right hand from Huni coming, he took his head off the line to the left and planted his left foot and then crashed a straight right on to Hunis face that probably had some forward motion, adding to the concussive impact. That may well win KO of the year.

You could say he needed some luck for Huni to become careless but that doesn't stack up either. Huni by his own admission made one mistake and Wardley was skilled enough to exploit it to the fullest.

And, he has increased the fear factor amongst most of his opponents going forward so they will be more tentative. Most HWs can't box like Huni.

[Bronson66]

Can make a living at the British level for days, even he knows at the World title level he’d be unable to make the grade. Whyte would definitely beat him, Joshua would be a good pay day, Zhang would beat him. But Usyk would destroy him and to be fair he knows it. Likeable guy, hope he earns and gets out with a nest egg.

I wouldn't be too sure Whyte beats him at this stage of his career,and Zhang is now at the veteran stage,when the wheels are likely to fall off at any time.
Zhang couldn't take Kabayel's body shots,could he take Wardley's?
Wardley isn't a world beater,his skills are rudimentary,but he has decent power , a good chin,and heart andthat can often give you a helluva ride in the heavyweight division.

[PRINCEKOOL]

I think certain sections of the boxing media, are getting carried away with the power of Fabio Wardley 'He has not really stopped or knocked out any top level fighters in his career. But for sure? His power, aggression and ability to back himself on the attack are his best attributes'.

Overall I think Fabio Wardley has just about found his level 'He is a solid level domestic level fighter, who has the ability to win fights at European level. And then at some stage in his career, if he keeps on winning? I fully expect him to challenge for a World Title'.

Note: The notion that no Heavyweight is safe with Fabio Wardley is getting abit carried away 'Anthony Joshua has by far more proven punching power, and offensive capabilities. Joshua also as those attributes combined with elite level technical boxing ability. I personally don't think Fabio Wardley is a threat approaching anywhere near the level of Joshua, or even Wilder at their peaks or in his solid form'.

To conclude: Beating Justin Huni was a great win for Fabio Wardley 'But like I stated just the other day, this may well be Wardley's peak level performance. If he does not improve his overall conditioning or technical ability? I think he is right there for the taking vs many top level fighters. I would suspect his promotion team know this? And are looking to match him in ether the most winnable or beneficial fights in terms of business before he is badly smashed up by a contender'.

I honestly like the idea of Anthony Joshua vs Fabio Wardley 'There will be many people backing Wardley to win, but at the same time? Nobody would be surprised if Anthony Joshua wins in impressive fashion, ether by blasting Wardley out early in the fight. Or systematically beating him down and forcing a stoppage late on the fight. I think this is a great fight to make for both fighters, and it actually makes sense. Both fighters have a lot to gain, whether it is in terms of their resume, current rankings or business'.

Deontay Wilder, Efe Ajagba or Martin Bakole, Fabio Wardley 'Those are the potential fights, I would match Anthony Joshua in next for his comeback fight' etc.

[joe strong]

What's to say he has "less" power than Wilder? Wilder didn't fight anyone known for a good chin or with a modicum of skills to be fair apart from Fury and we know how that went, he's never looked the same since...

Even guys like Duhapaus who are known for being chinny didn't touch the canvas against Wilder despite the rhetoric about him dropping every mad he's faced.

It could be argued Fabio has faced stiffer opposition already, bar Fury.

Duhaupus actually had a good chin & was durable. Sure he got KO’d later in his career taking fights on short notice…

[Willow The Wisp]

Duhaupus actually had a good chin & was durable. Sure he got KO’d later in his career taking fights on short notice…

Agreed. Best to measure Duhaupas ability by comparing his fight against Helenius against Joshua's.

[Boro]

Agreed. Best to measure Duhaupas ability by comparing his fight against Helenius against Joshua's.

Outrageous, contextually two completely different situations and what's that got to do with his chin!?

Your example speaks more to the failures of AJ than any positives in Duhaupas, A pre-Wlad/ruiz AJ would've dispatched Helenius with ease, unfortunately Wlad ultimately incrementally changed his style and Ruiz neutered the guy.

Yes, Helenius has good power but he lacks both the confidence and the delivery system to bring it to bear, at least at a meaningful level anyway.

Lets not forget Duahupas already had multiple losses to the likes of Pianeta, Terper before he fought Wilder let alone Helenius, they aren't exactly world beaters.

[CPNUTKnockoutFreshMart]

Instead of all of the nitpicking just enjoy Wardley for what he brings to the ring. He's an exciting all action heavyweight that isn't afraid to get hit and always gives his all in the ring. Wardley is never in a dull fight , he's got power in both hands and always looks for the KO. Appreciate the guy for what he gives us , good fights and excitement.

[CPNUTKnockoutFreshMart]

NihonJim ,

" Of course on forums unless you are the best in the world you are a bum and might as well retire..."

Quote of the year right there ! Well said and thank you.

With "fans" like these boxing doesn't need enemies to tear it down . The hyper critical boxing fans are downright depressing. No fighter can ever satisfy them. Unless they like the guy, and then he can do no wrong, ever.

[joe strong]

Outrageous, contextually two completely different situations and what's that got to do with his chin!?

Your example speaks more to the failures of AJ than any positives in Duhaupas, A pre-Wlad/ruiz AJ would've dispatched Helenius with ease, unfortunately Wlad ultimately incrementally changed his style and Ruiz neutered the guy.

Yes, Helenius has good power but he lacks both the confidence and the delivery system to bring it to bear, at least at a meaningful level anyway.

Lets not forget Duahupas already had multiple losses to the likes of Pianeta, Terper before he fought Wilder let alone Helenius, they aren't exactly world beaters.

Duhaupas was actually one of my favourite HWs for years. That Teper fight was much closer than the scorecards & could have went the other way. The Pianeta fight was decent too. Duhaupas was fighting cans for years in France & the fight with Pianeta they were both 17-0. The Teper fight really opened my eyes & 4 weeks later he took the Charr fight on short notice & won setting up his fight with Wilder. The Helenius fight was his best win but to me the best fight was him getting KO'd by Povetkin. He took that fight on a day's notice. He was on a boat in the Med sea vacationing with his wife when he got the call from Povetkin's team. Povetkin needed an opponent to save the event as he tested positive again for PEDS & so opponent dropped out. He got offered 500000 euro & was on the next flight to Moscow knowing Povetkin got popped but didn't care. Showed up & had to borrow trunks & shoes. He got laid out in the 6th round & was back on a plane to rejoin his wife on vacation as soon as he got clearance... 500000 euro richer...

[joe strong]

I like Wardley. Tough dude & confident in himself to get the job done. He might not get inside the top 10 but he can make a lot of money fighting on the fringe & is English so there will always be a decent fight for him...