The future is still possible for the former WBC heavyweight champion of the world, Deontay Wilder, who, while suffering two consecutive defeats, looks far from retiring. After adding two of the losses to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang in the recent past, Deontay Wilder has had his share of hearing fans tell him to retire. But he is not frustrated; he continues pushing, saying that he has not produced his best years yet. Indeed, Wilder has mildly threatened to come back next year.
Staying positive after an injury: What should one do?
A while ago, TMZ Sports had an opportunity to speak to Deontay Wilder at LAX, and the man seemed quite positive about his future. Wilder, however, now appears unperturbed by the many injuries, which include an undiscovered fracture in the arm and shoulder tears that he received in November last year. He said he at first believed these were previous incidents and chose not to seek professional help for the pain despite the extent of the harm he suffered. A follow-up MRI showed the extent of the problem since the initial scan that was done on his knee. However, Deontay Wilder still cares for training and states that he is working hard to improve his physical condition and movement.
Desire to See Deontay Wilder vs. Ngannou’s Fight
As widely reported, one of the things Wilder touched on was the possibility of facing Francis Ngannou. Many fans had expected this fight, and Deontay Wilder is willing to hold discussions. Responding to the same, Wilder displayed respect for Ngannou but, at the same time, declared that he was looking forward to fighting Ngannou. As we receive offers from different countries, the next Wilder vs. Ngannou bout is inching closer to being a reality. If both fighters come to the fight with similar opinions, it could easily turn into one of the most fantastic heavyweight bouts of the last few years.
The explosive matchup fans are waiting
Fans around the globe would probably pay attention to the fight if Deontay Wilder and Francis Ngannou squared off because both have knockout power. Wilder, himself nicknamed the Bronze Bomber, always rose and preferred more of the sensational power punches. That way, Ngannou, who is also a force to reckon with, would come with the same level of energy. And, of course, according to most spectators, the one who got knocked down in this fight was the side that was unlikely to deal a powerful blow in the first place. However, one should not be surprised that Deontay Wilder is not ashamed of his desire because, despite his age, the boxer still feels that he can have a great fight against the current world champions.
Conclusion
Currently, the former WBC world title holder has an overall professional record of 43-4-1; Deontay Wilder recently blew out the candles on his 39th birthday cake, but that doesn’t mean the end comes to this ring. This is to argue that any fight is in itself a task achieved on consideration of the reality that every man who steps into the ring is endowed with strength, heart, and fire within him. His plunder for his fellow fighters and his competitiveness are vivid indicators of passion. Boxing for Deontay Wilder is not about winning; it is about sustaining a tradition of the incomplete man.
In a fight of this magnitude, the world’s focus would be on Deontay Wilder, irrespective of who his opponent would be. Favorites await action to know if the former titlist can still throw the authority that was instrumental to his reign as one of the most devastating punchers in the history of boxing. As he navigates his recovery and considers his next steps, the question remains: Does Wilder still have a shot at an additional fight, or could there be multiple more fights in him?
