Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Wilder vs Price Prediction

This weekend we will also be treated to another Deontay Wilder mismatch when he faces the 37 year old Kelvin Price. While Price is most definitely a step up, its not much of one. Kelvin Price's most notable fight is against Tor Hamer in which he was given a gift decision which essentially hinged on a dubious knockdown call by referee Benjy Esteves jr. In an odd statement made by Wilder, he said that this fight was dedicated to the late Emmanuel Steward, not because Steward trained him or even knew him but because Steward said he is the best american heavyweight hopeful, which in reality isn't saying much. I want to believe in Wilder, he seems to be a stand up guy, one that anyone could easily root for, but I have to assume that his team is hiding something. A 25-0 (with 25 knockouts) record is a bit suspicious, especially when there is not one recognizable name on it, I expect more from an olympian, and hope to get it some day soon.

What Should Happen:
It should be another relatively short night for Deontay. I don't smell an upset here as Price is 37 years of age and also has very limited experience. He hasn't lost or been stopped, yet. I am assuming Deontay wants to make a statement, well, whatever kind of statement you can make against an opponent like this, so it should be a quick KO.

What Could Happen:
Kelvin Price is undefeated, so it is he could pull off an upset. Being that we know nothing about Wilder, other than he can knock out tomato cans, it is likely that his chin is weak and Price could capitalize on that. Price can be slick and Wilder is still very rough around the edges, so its not out of the question that we see an upset, just very unlikely.

What I Think Will Happen:
Wilder destroys Price.

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