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Boxing: Wilder vs Breazeale, May 18, 2019 Brooklyn, NY, USA Deontay Wilder reacts after defeating Dominic Breazeale by technical knockout in the first round of their world heavyweight championship boxing match at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Sarah Stier-USA TODAY Sports, 18.05.2019 23:13:15, 12738218, NPStrans, Dominic Breazeale, Deontay Wilder, Boxing, Barclays Center, TopPic PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xSarahxStierx 12738218
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Boxing: Wilder vs Breazeale, May 18, 2019 Brooklyn, NY, USA Deontay Wilder reacts after defeating Dominic Breazeale by technical knockout in the first round of their world heavyweight championship boxing match at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Sarah Stier-USA TODAY Sports, 18.05.2019 23:13:15, 12738218, NPStrans, Dominic Breazeale, Deontay Wilder, Boxing, Barclays Center, TopPic PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xSarahxStierx 12738218
Deontay Wilder, the strongly favored contender, suffered a significant defeat in the heavyweight bout against Joseph Parker. The match was notably one-sided, revealing Wilder’s poor performance and highlighting his technical weaknesses more vividly than ever. In contrast, Parker demonstrated composure and confidence throughout the fight, ultimately securing a unanimous victory with judges’ scores of 118-111, 118-110, and 120-108.
Eddie Hearn, Anthony Joshua‘s promoter, did not delay in expressing his disappointment in Wilder. In an interview with TNT Sports, Hearn blasted ‘The Bronze Bomber’ for ‘ruining their plans’.
Eddie Hearn rips apart Deontay Wilder
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Hearn started by saying he needed 20 seconds to go vomit, taking a shot at Wilder. Joshua and Wilder have been going back and forth for years. Finally this month, they came to an agreement for a match next year, much to the happiness of fans around the world. That was if they won their respective matches. “He’s not right, that’s the reality. It was the most one-sided heavyweight fight I’ve seen. He had no power in the back end of the fight. He’s ruined our plans.” said Hearn after Wilder failed to deliver on the conditions.
EDDIE HEARN WAS NOT MINCING HIS WORDS ON DEONTAY WILDER'S PERFORMANCE! 🫣
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While the interview happened outside, Joshua was getting ready for his showdown against Otto Walin, unaware of Wilder’s loss. “Future is not Deontay Wilder.” Hearn believes Parker and Andy Lee hold much more weightage as boxers than Wilder ever did. Moreover, Hearn was confident about Joshua’s abilities before the Otto Wallin fight.
“I’m gonna tell him let’s go out there and show what real heavyweight looks like. He’s leagues above Deontay Wilder,” added Hearn as Joshua prepared to obliterate his opponent. Hearn is not the only one that Wilder disappointed.
Oscar De La Hoya, Shawn Porter and others comment on Deontay Wilder’s loss
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Following the bout, numerous boxing analysts utilized the X app to share their perspectives, featuring notable figures in the boxing world. Oscar De La Hoya, the CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, preemptively declared a unanimous victory for Joseph Parker even before the official results. Shawn Porter, a two-time Welterweight champion, grappled with whether to highlight Deontay Wilder’s shortcomings or Joseph Parker’s strengths.
WBO and IBF female super featherweight titlist Alycia Baumgardner criticized Wilder’s performance, describing it as lackluster and even deeming his stance “cringy.” Tony Bellew, the former WBC cruiserweight champion, lauded Parker for his impressive win and gave credit to his coaches, Joe and Andy Lee.
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It seems unlikely now to see Wilder battle Joshua. The conditions needed Wilder to emerge victorious in this bout to be able to move to the next. What do you think his next step would be? Let us know in the comments section.
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