Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder had a comeback for the ages after knocking out Robert Helenius in the first round back in October. The Bronze Bomber seemed to not have lost his touch after his layoff from the sport following his loss to WBC champion Tyson Fury in their third fight. However, it seems that Wilder might be back into title contention following his victory.
He is expected to face former unified champion Andy Ruiz Jr for the number one contender spot, whom Wilder’s coach Malik Scott considers “absolutely no threat”. Despite this speculation, Wilder has come out with an interesting message that had many people wondering what he was talking about.
Deontay Wilder shares a cryptic message on social media
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The former Olympian took to Twitter and came out with a message that left everyone confused. He stated, someone ‘soul searched’ him by looking into his body and told him that he was loved. However, he added that the same person stole from him and took advantage of his leniency which scared him. “Wait, you soul searched by looking into my eyes just to tell me you love me, but in the same sentence, you steal from me?! Now that’s scary,” he wrote.
Wait, you soul searched by looking into my eyes just to tell me you love me, but in the same sentence, you steal from me?! Now that’s scary #TrueAnxiety #AintNothingButTheDevil
— Deontay Wilder (@BronzeBomber) January 21, 2023
While many people admire Wilder for the power he packs in his punches, the same can’t be said for his philosophy. Moreover, the fans were quick to jump in and troll ‘The Bronze Bomber’ as they reacted to this message.
Fans troll Deontay Wilder for his Tweet
One fan wondered if Wilder was drunk while writing this message.
Are you drunk
— Darren (@dnicholls74) January 21, 2023
Another fan also urged Wilder to lay off the alcohol and not write such messages.
Lay off the booze Deontay…. Dosser!
— Liam Freeman (@LiquidatorPod) January 21, 2023
A fan also claimed that Wilder stared at the ‘devil’ and got knocked out also attaching a photo of Tyson Fury.
You stare at the devil and got knocked the fuck out son 😆😆😆 pic.twitter.com/cUgmCEznwK
— Satty Singh (@sattyk7) January 21, 2023
Moreover, one fan asked Wilder what he was talking about and that his message sounded like a bad lifetime movie.
What the fook are you talking about Champ sounds like a bad Lifetime movie
— Joe 6 Pack (@Joe6Pack15) January 21, 2023
However, one fan came in support of the former champion and stated that there were more opponents outside the ring than in it. He also urged Wilder to continue on his path and move forward in life.
There are just as many opponents outside the ring as in it. It's definitely more treacherous opponents in the world.
Continue faith, Brother!👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾— Augustus Anecdotal Evidence Tyler IV (@BoxingCertified) January 21, 2023
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The fans certainly had a field day with Wilder whose message left the fans wondering what he was talking about. Although it is unclear what Wilder’s message was, it is speculated that it might have something to do with a past lover or friend who might have betrayed him.
However, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ has bigger things to worry about if he wants to get his heavyweight title back. The bout between the two heavyweights was eyed in May but it has been changed due to Errol Spence vs Keith Thurman taking place in the same month, as reported by Michael Benson.
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