EXPERIENCE
Wilder
Slow tracked for the majority of his career, thanks to a relatively short stint in the amateur ranks, Wilder has come into his own in the past couple of years. The two wins over top contender Ortiz earned him the sort of credibility that had hitherto eluded him. Moreover, the 12 rounds with Fury should serve him well going into Saturday. If nothing else, Wilder will have a better idea of where to throw the right, which repeatedly sailed past Fury’s head in the first bout.
Fury
A descendant of a long line of bareknuckling Gypsies, Fury has been fighting his entire life. His points win over long-reigning heavyweight titleholder Wladimir Klitschko, first derided as a fluke, has aged particularly well. That he nearly pulled off the same feat against another murderous puncher in Wilder, despite getting knocked down twice, speaks to his unusual dexterity. In other words, Fury knows exactly what to do against heavy hitters. It’s simply a matter of execution.
Edge: Fury