“He sounded happy and satisfied,” Deontay Wilder’s REAL intentions with the sport of boxing questioned after devastating loss

Deontay Wilder is known for his ferocious power in the ring.

“He sounded happy and satisfied,” Deontay Wilder’s REAL intentions with the sport of boxing questioned after devastating loss

Deontay Wilder's intentions questioned after loss against Joseph Parker (credit- Los Angeles Times)

Deontay Wilder has been synonymous with ferocious knockout power. However, the heavyweight failed to display that in his fight with Joseph Parker. In their recent bout, Wilder seemed to have been a shadow of his former self. Wilder was reluctant to throw a flurry of punches and was waiting for one opportunity for a knockout that Parker denied him. This loss of the former world champ seemed to make multiple fans question his ability and passion for the sport of boxing.

Former world champion Paulie Malignaggi also questioned the true intentions of Wilder. According to Malignaggi, Wilder didn’t have the fire in him to beat Parker.

He sounded happy and satisfied after the defeat, he didn’t even sound dejected or that it bothered him. This kind of thing happens. You get a little older and you have other things going on in your life and you’re just not as competitive anymore.
Paulie Malignanni
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In the fight in Saudi Arabia, Wilder was quite inactive the entire time. Whereas Parker stayed out of range and went in for the big shots every opportunity he got. Parker also got the crowd to its feet in the 8th round when he threw a ferocious right overhand that rocked Wilder.

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It was a complete washaway by team Parker who won spectacularly. Fight fans had wished for an Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder super fight. However, their dreams were wrecked along with the ego of Wilder after his loss.

Deontay Wilder had been out of the ring for about a year and hence many considered him rusty. He was also criticized in his previous fight with Tyson Fury in which he also suffered a defeat.

Deontay Wilder accused Tyson Fury of cheating in second fight

An angry and hurt Deontay Wilder accused Tyson Fury of having loaded gloves in the second fight in 2020. He said that Fury cheated and used the loaded gloves to hurt Wilder and hence that cost him the victory. Fury blatantly denied any such accusation of glove tampering and said that Deontay is a sore loser.

Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury 2nd fight
Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury 2nd fight (credit- ring magazine)

Fury and Wilder crossed paths at the Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury event, they also resided in the same hotel. Although the 2 seem to be at peace with each other their true intentions are hidden in their hearts. 

I can't stand that motherf***er. They know what's up, he's a cheater... but [Saudi Arabia] is a peaceful ground.
Deontay Wilder

Deontay Wilder is now 38 years old and we all know that Father Time is undefeated. So it does raise a question: How much does Wilder still have in him? Is it time the knockout specialist hangs up his gloves?

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