Deontay Wilder

Joshua Don’t Have Heart To Fight Me – Wilder
20 Dec

Joshua Don’t Have Heart To Fight Me – Wilder

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Deontay Wilder believes Anthony Joshua does not ‘have the heart’ to fight him, but says a bout with the for­mer heavyweight world champions is closer than it ever has been. The pair are on the same bill in Saudi Arabia on Saturday and could fight each other in 2024 if they both win. “I don’t want to say he’s 100% afraid, but I think he’s 75%,” said Wilder. Joshua told BBC Sport he would ‘love to fight’ Wilder, but is eyeing the IBF title first if he beats Otto Wallin. Wilder is one of the greatest knockout punchers in heavyweight…
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Wilder Returns With First Round Knockout Win
17 Oct

Wilder Returns With First Round Knockout Win

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Former heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder knocked out Robert Helenius in the first round as the ‘Bronze Bomber’ made a winning return to boxing in Brooklyn, New York. The American, 36, was stepping into the ring for the first time since his second successive knockout defeat by Tyson Fury last October. He hit Finnish opponent Helenius flush in the face from his famous right hand with seconds left in the opening round. “It was a great night,” said Wilder. “I had to take my time. I was making him reach. I wanted to be mobile, agile and hostile. I set…
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19 Aug

Deontay Wilder To Return Against Robert Helenius In Brooklyn On October 15

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Deontay Wilder will return against Robert Helenius in Brooklyn on October 15, in the American’s first fight since his trilogy defeat by Tyson Fury last year. Wilder suffered an 11th-round stoppage loss in his third fight against Fury last October, but is now preparing for his next bout against Helenius at Barclays Center. Fury has since announced his retirement, although the WBC belt is yet to become vacant, while Oleksandr Usyk defends his WBA, IBF and WBO titles against Anthony Joshua in Saturday’s rematch, live on Sky Sports Box Office. “It’s been a long journey for me and as of…
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