The former WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder, is doing wild in the gym to begin a quest for the world title. He is set to start the journey on October 15, giving him another opportunity to earn the lost glory. The opponent chosen for the bout is Robert Helenius. The duo will square off under the lights in Brooklyn.
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It would undoubtedly be a big opportunity for the Finland pugilist, who had already sparred with Wilder in the past. Since both have felt each other’s power and witnessed the skills they possess, it would be more of a mind game.
Ahead of the highly anticipated bout, ‘The Bronze Bomber,’ did a media workout. The former Olympic medalist appeared quick on his feet while doing a defense drill along with his trainer, Malik King Scott.
The Premier Boxing Champions shared the video on Twitter.
.@BronzeBomber and @MalikKingScott run through various drills during Wilder’s media workout today. #WilderHelenius pic.twitter.com/XD1U8yJj0J
— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) September 22, 2022
Despite looking good in media workouts, Wilder again became a subject for fans because of his thin legs.
How did fans react to the legs of Deontay Wilder?
A fan wrote, “He gonna get knocked out if he tries to move and box and think. Its to much information.”
He gonna get knocked out if he tries to move and box and think
Its to much information
— JC (@2021_Chacon) September 23, 2022
Another fan wrote, “If he squares Usyk or AJ up they’re not getting back up like Fury did.”
If he squares Usyk or AJ up they’re not getting back up like Fury did.
— J&B Investments (@JBInvestVegas) September 23, 2022
Another fan wrote, “Draws one and gets leathered twice and now somehow in some heads he’s this supreme boxer all of a sudden. Strange world.”
Draws one and gets leathered twice and now somehow in some heads he's this supreme boxer all of a sudden.
Strange world.— phil tomlinson (@Tom32156Phil) September 22, 2022
This fan ignored the fact that Wilder’s legs are thin and made a good remark. He wrote, “His movement is awful.”
His movement is awful
— Toro (@SJWROE1) September 22, 2022
Another fan mentioned Wilder’s move of changing trainers to change things around him.
He wrote, “Everyone was talking s**t when wilder switched up his trainers but honestly been the best thing for him.”
Everyone was talking shit when wilder switched up his trainers but honestly been the best thing for him.
— mischa gropper (@mischagropper) September 22, 2022
Another fan wrote, “Don’t agree, he looks to be trying to be something he’s not, he was tired after 3 rounds of throwing a power jab ffs.”
Don't agree, he looks to be trying to be something he's not, he was tired after 3 rounds of throwing a power jab ffs
— Darren (@Bofers2142) September 23, 2022
Another fan wrote, “I just wonder why this man skip leg day ?”
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I just wonder why this man skip leg day ?
— Markt125 (@Markt1251) September 22, 2022
Since his legs are thin, it does not mean Wilder skips leg day. In this video, he appeared good on his feet, despite his thin legs.
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What do you think of the workout video of Wilder? Do you think he will leave the mark of his power in the upcoming bout? Let us know in the comments below.