The biggest fight at heavyweight will be the winner of Usyk-Fury defending all its belts against AJ. But I doubt people are interested in case Usyk beats Fury. It's less than 2 months already so if AJ is really interested in the belts especially the chance of becoming an undisputed champion, he should just wait. But I guess Eddie knows his ward is still a heavy underdog and there are a lot of low-risk-high-reward fights to exploit.
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December 29, 2023, 08:34:04 AM
The biggest fight at heavyweight will be the winner of Usyk-Fury defending all its belts against AJ. But I doubt people are interested in case Usyk beats Fury. It's less than 2 months already so if AJ is really interested in the belts especially the chance of becoming an undisputed champion, he should just wait. But I guess Eddie knows his ward is still a heavy underdog and there are a lot of low-risk-high-reward fights to exploit.
December 29, 2023, 07:15:02 AM
So AJ who hinted an interest in fighting Wilder after his fight with Wallin. AJ might get it since Wilder after that humbling defeat to Parker started to talk once again. Wilder still wanted the AJ fight a go and was even saying that AJ might use the Parker victory as an excuse and pick another opponent.
Without a big Saudi offer, it won't be surprising if AJ offers Wilder a fight in the UK. It's still big and it's easy money if AJ stays disciplined the whole fight. But AJ being the most popular heavyweight right now could choose easier fights rather than the dangerous Hrgovic, Parker, and Usyk-Fury winner. Another good option is Ngannou and the 40-year-old WBO interim champ, Zhang Zhilei.
Without a big Saudi offer, it won't be surprising if AJ offers Wilder a fight in the UK. It's still big and it's easy money if AJ stays disciplined the whole fight. But AJ being the most popular heavyweight right now could choose easier fights rather than the dangerous Hrgovic, Parker, and Usyk-Fury winner. Another good option is Ngannou and the 40-year-old WBO interim champ, Zhang Zhilei.
AJ isn't going to fight Wilder unless it's in Saudi for the big money. I still think the fight is there unless Saudi stipulated both needed to win their fights for it to happen but I'm sure they could still make it happen regardless. AJ is wanting to get back on the path for a belt so he's not going to fight Wilder or anyone else that isn't on his path to glory unless a load of money is thrown at him. Hrgovic could be his next fight and might end up a mandatory. I think AJ should try set up the Fury fight for the end of 2024. Fury will be taken up for most of 2024 fighting Usyk twice but they could make that a blockbuster fight for late 2024.
^^ Yes, it could be possible that AJ vs Parker is going to be push through by either side. I mean AJ doesn't have a dance partner, but they have to make a storyline between AJ and Parker so that they can sell that fight.
It used to be AJ vs Wilder, but we all know that Wilder didn't do his part and Wilder derail all the plans.
If Parker wanted to spoil everything they make him fight AJ, it's just the question of whether the Saudi's wanted that fight as obviously they wanted to stage the biggest fight ever in HW division.
It used to be AJ vs Wilder, but we all know that Wilder didn't do his part and Wilder derail all the plans.
If Parker wanted to spoil everything they make him fight AJ, it's just the question of whether the Saudi's wanted that fight as obviously they wanted to stage the biggest fight ever in HW division.
Parker/AJ wouldn't be a bad fight for either of them. Certainly competitive but I think AJ is wanting bigger and better things right now so unless the Saudis do throw massive amounts for it I can't see it happening. Either way 2024 should be a good year for boxing with the two Fury/Usyk fights and Zhang and Ngannou likely returning.
December 29, 2023, 04:32:02 AM
^^ Yes, it could be possible that AJ vs Parker is going to be push through by either side. I mean AJ doesn't have a dance partner, but they have to make a storyline between AJ and Parker so that they can sell that fight.
It used to be AJ vs Wilder, but we all know that Wilder didn't do his part and Wilder derail all the plans.
If Parker wanted to spoil everything they make him fight AJ, it's just the question of whether the Saudi's wanted that fight as obviously they wanted to stage the biggest fight ever in HW division.
It used to be AJ vs Wilder, but we all know that Wilder didn't do his part and Wilder derail all the plans.
If Parker wanted to spoil everything they make him fight AJ, it's just the question of whether the Saudi's wanted that fight as obviously they wanted to stage the biggest fight ever in HW division.
The biggest fight at heavyweight will be the winner of Usyk-Fury defending all its belts against AJ. But I doubt people are interested in case Usyk beats Fury. It's less than 2 months already so if AJ is really interested in the belts especially the chance of becoming an undisputed champion, he should just wait. But I guess Eddie knows his ward is still a heavy underdog and there are a lot of low-risk-high-reward fights to exploit.
Parker suffered his first defeat at the hands of AJ in a big IBF-WBO-WBA unification fight. But it was also the first time AJ went the full distance as he failed to knock out Parker. The official cards gave AJ a wide UD. I haven't watched the fight but I saw the per-round punch stats and surprisingly it was close like it should've been a draw. So I think Parker is still dangerous to AJ with less reward. Wilder, MMA star Ngannou, and 40-year-old WBO interim Zhang should be Eddie's priority.
December 29, 2023, 02:54:33 AM
^^ Yes, it could be possible that AJ vs Parker is going to be push through by either side. I mean AJ doesn't have a dance partner, but they have to make a storyline between AJ and Parker so that they can sell that fight.
It used to be AJ vs Wilder, but we all know that Wilder didn't do his part and Wilder derail all the plans.
If Parker wanted to spoil everything they make him fight AJ, it's just the question of whether the Saudi's wanted that fight as obviously they wanted to stage the biggest fight ever in HW division.
It used to be AJ vs Wilder, but we all know that Wilder didn't do his part and Wilder derail all the plans.
If Parker wanted to spoil everything they make him fight AJ, it's just the question of whether the Saudi's wanted that fight as obviously they wanted to stage the biggest fight ever in HW division.
December 28, 2023, 09:18:17 PM
I don't understand anymore what Wilder is thinking. I mean, if AJ would not choose to fight him, there's nothing he can do with that as he messed up his chance to fight with AJ by losing in a unanimous decision, the fight even has a named which is the biggest upset this year for a big fight.
AJ vs Wilder is not anymore fun to look even on paper, the performance of Wilder showed he is declining as a boxer, so might as well start again from the very start or hang the gloves to avoid more losses coming.
AJ vs Wilder is not anymore fun to look even on paper, the performance of Wilder showed he is declining as a boxer, so might as well start again from the very start or hang the gloves to avoid more losses coming.
It is actually fun. It may not be fun on paper because of Wilder's recent loss to Parker, but since the two hasn't met yet, it must be a fight to watch. Not to mention that Joshua is not actually several steps higher than Wilder. To a certain extent, we can say that both are spent fighters.
And it seems the fight is wanted by both of them. Wilder is interested. Of course, why not, right? He is still trying to be relevant. It would be a good fight for a loser like him. But Joshua on the other hand is also interested. That would still mean big money for him and probably an easy one as far as he thinks. Wilder is approaching 40. He's old. He's well exposed. And if he's defeated by a boxer that Joshua already defeated, then he should be an easier opponent. Why would he be looking for riskier matches against more dangerous opponents?
Wilder and Joshua have signed an agreement and they are now talking to make it happen. But after Wilder lost to Parker, can Saudi Arabia engage in this match? We do not know the terms, were there stipulations that they must win their matches in order to move on?
Anyhow, Wilder is correct. He lost and will lose again when matched to good boxers. So why not simply request Joshua to carry on their agreement and acquire large sums of money? Wilder can retire richer if he loses to Joshua. And Wilder can have more matches in the event that he pulls a win on Joshua.
Is it written agreement though? or it is just verbal between the camp of Joshua and Wilder. And if I'm going to put up a contract, obviously they will have to win their respective match before they can face each other and Wilder didn't carry out his terms as he lost.
And so with that, I doubt that the Saudis are willing to pay that huge money as Wilder seems to be out of his prime already.
They will have to look or maybe Joshua will have to wait for the winner of Usyk vs Fury fight.
A Joshua versus Wilder fight will probably remain interesting despite Wilder's recent loss. And I even believe that Wilder has a big chance of winning against Joshua. If Saudi Arabia isn't interested to sponsor and host this event because Wilder has already lost to Parker, then it could be held somewhere else. I think it still attracts a lot of boxing fans. It could be held in the UK. I'm sure boxing fans there would like to see Joshua fighting in his home country. With nice undercards, there would still be a big money from it.
December 28, 2023, 06:18:49 AM
I don't understand anymore what Wilder is thinking. I mean, if AJ would not choose to fight him, there's nothing he can do with that as he messed up his chance to fight with AJ by losing in a unanimous decision, the fight even has a named which is the biggest upset this year for a big fight.
AJ vs Wilder is not anymore fun to look even on paper, the performance of Wilder showed he is declining as a boxer, so might as well start again from the very start or hang the gloves to avoid more losses coming.
AJ vs Wilder is not anymore fun to look even on paper, the performance of Wilder showed he is declining as a boxer, so might as well start again from the very start or hang the gloves to avoid more losses coming.
It is actually fun. It may not be fun on paper because of Wilder's recent loss to Parker, but since the two hasn't met yet, it must be a fight to watch. Not to mention that Joshua is not actually several steps higher than Wilder. To a certain extent, we can say that both are spent fighters.
And it seems the fight is wanted by both of them. Wilder is interested. Of course, why not, right? He is still trying to be relevant. It would be a good fight for a loser like him. But Joshua on the other hand is also interested. That would still mean big money for him and probably an easy one as far as he thinks. Wilder is approaching 40. He's old. He's well exposed. And if he's defeated by a boxer that Joshua already defeated, then he should be an easier opponent. Why would he be looking for riskier matches against more dangerous opponents?
Wilder and Joshua have signed an agreement and they are now talking to make it happen. But after Wilder lost to Parker, can Saudi Arabia engage in this match? We do not know the terms, were there stipulations that they must win their matches in order to move on?
Anyhow, Wilder is correct. He lost and will lose again when matched to good boxers. So why not simply request Joshua to carry on their agreement and acquire large sums of money? Wilder can retire richer if he loses to Joshua. And Wilder can have more matches in the event that he pulls a win on Joshua.
Is it written agreement though? or it is just verbal between the camp of Joshua and Wilder. And if I'm going to put up a contract, obviously they will have to win their respective match before they can face each other and Wilder didn't carry out his terms as he lost.
And so with that, I doubt that the Saudis are willing to pay that huge money as Wilder seems to be out of his prime already.
They will have to look or maybe Joshua will have to wait for the winner of Usyk vs Fury fight.
December 27, 2023, 11:00:47 PM
I don't understand anymore what Wilder is thinking. I mean, if AJ would not choose to fight him, there's nothing he can do with that as he messed up his chance to fight with AJ by losing in a unanimous decision, the fight even has a named which is the biggest upset this year for a big fight.
AJ vs Wilder is not anymore fun to look even on paper, the performance of Wilder showed he is declining as a boxer, so might as well start again from the very start or hang the gloves to avoid more losses coming.
AJ vs Wilder is not anymore fun to look even on paper, the performance of Wilder showed he is declining as a boxer, so might as well start again from the very start or hang the gloves to avoid more losses coming.
It is actually fun. It may not be fun on paper because of Wilder's recent loss to Parker, but since the two hasn't met yet, it must be a fight to watch. Not to mention that Joshua is not actually several steps higher than Wilder. To a certain extent, we can say that both are spent fighters.
And it seems the fight is wanted by both of them. Wilder is interested. Of course, why not, right? He is still trying to be relevant. It would be a good fight for a loser like him. But Joshua on the other hand is also interested. That would still mean big money for him and probably an easy one as far as he thinks. Wilder is approaching 40. He's old. He's well exposed. And if he's defeated by a boxer that Joshua already defeated, then he should be an easier opponent. Why would he be looking for riskier matches against more dangerous opponents?
Wilder and Joshua have signed an agreement and they are now talking to make it happen. But after Wilder lost to Parker, can Saudi Arabia engage in this match? We do not know the terms, were there stipulations that they must win their matches in order to move on?
Anyhow, Wilder is correct. He lost and will lose again when matched to good boxers. So why not simply request Joshua to carry on their agreement and acquire large sums of money? Wilder can retire richer if he loses to Joshua. And Wilder can have more matches in the event that he pulls a win on Joshua.
December 27, 2023, 09:42:24 PM
I don't understand anymore what Wilder is thinking. I mean, if AJ would not choose to fight him, there's nothing he can do with that as he messed up his chance to fight with AJ by losing in a unanimous decision, the fight even has a named which is the biggest upset this year for a big fight.
AJ vs Wilder is not anymore fun to look even on paper, the performance of Wilder showed he is declining as a boxer, so might as well start again from the very start or hang the gloves to avoid more losses coming.
AJ vs Wilder is not anymore fun to look even on paper, the performance of Wilder showed he is declining as a boxer, so might as well start again from the very start or hang the gloves to avoid more losses coming.
It is actually fun. It may not be fun on paper because of Wilder's recent loss to Parker, but since the two hasn't met yet, it must be a fight to watch. Not to mention that Joshua is not actually several steps higher than Wilder. To a certain extent, we can say that both are spent fighters.
And it seems the fight is wanted by both of them. Wilder is interested. Of course, why not, right? He is still trying to be relevant. It would be a good fight for a loser like him. But Joshua on the other hand is also interested. That would still mean big money for him and probably an easy one as far as he thinks. Wilder is approaching 40. He's old. He's well exposed. And if he's defeated by a boxer that Joshua already defeated, then he should be an easier opponent. Why would he be looking for riskier matches against more dangerous opponents?
December 27, 2023, 08:47:51 PM
So AJ who hinted an interest in fighting Wilder after his fight with Wallin. AJ might get it since Wilder after that humbling defeat to Parker started to talk once again. Wilder still wanted the AJ fight a go and was even saying that AJ might use the Parker victory as an excuse and pick another opponent.
Without a big Saudi offer, it won't be surprising if AJ offers Wilder a fight in the UK. It's still big and it's easy money if AJ stays disciplined the whole fight. But AJ being the most popular heavyweight right now could choose easier fights rather than the dangerous Hrgovic, Parker, and Usyk-Fury winner. Another good option is Ngannou and the 40-year-old WBO interim champ, Zhang Zhilei.
Without a big Saudi offer, it won't be surprising if AJ offers Wilder a fight in the UK. It's still big and it's easy money if AJ stays disciplined the whole fight. But AJ being the most popular heavyweight right now could choose easier fights rather than the dangerous Hrgovic, Parker, and Usyk-Fury winner. Another good option is Ngannou and the 40-year-old WBO interim champ, Zhang Zhilei.
However, what would the fans like to pay for to watch and wintess with Joshua? We can be quite certain that it will not be Joshua vs. Wilder anymore after Wilder's loss against Parker. Also, if Joshua wants to keep earning a bigger purse and a possbility to challenge for the heavyweight championship again, I reckon he should certainly fight Zhang Zhilei. But only for money, I agree on Francis Ngannou. He is the best option.
December 27, 2023, 09:24:23 AM
So AJ who hinted an interest in fighting Wilder after his fight with Wallin. AJ might get it since Wilder after that humbling defeat to Parker started to talk once again. Wilder still wanted the AJ fight a go and was even saying that AJ might use the Parker victory as an excuse and pick another opponent.
I don't understand anymore what Wilder is thinking. I mean, if AJ would not choose to fight him, there's nothing he can do with that as he messed up his chance to fight with AJ by losing in a unanimous decision, the fight even has a named which is the biggest upset this year for a big fight.
AJ vs Wilder is not anymore fun to look even on paper, the performance of Wilder showed he is declining as a boxer, so might as well start again from the very start or hang the gloves to avoid more losses coming.
December 27, 2023, 09:17:41 AM
^^ Oh yes, I remember also reading this article as a excuses on Wilder side. And then he said that it's AJ that is more happy seeing him lost against Parker. I mean it just shows the mentality of Wilder though. And why would Joshua be happy when they agreed in principle that they will fight next and makes a lot of money?
He said that along the line that AJ is not going to face him next that's why he is now happy if Parker will be his next opponent and not him.
It just shows that Wilder is still bitter that Joshua win against Wallin. And that he is going back fighting the likes of a B-side Heavyweight boxer just to get his name into the discussion again.
He said that along the line that AJ is not going to face him next that's why he is now happy if Parker will be his next opponent and not him.
It just shows that Wilder is still bitter that Joshua win against Wallin. And that he is going back fighting the likes of a B-side Heavyweight boxer just to get his name into the discussion again.
December 27, 2023, 09:06:38 AM
So AJ who hinted an interest in fighting Wilder after his fight with Wallin. AJ might get it since Wilder after that humbling defeat to Parker started to talk once again. Wilder still wanted the AJ fight a go and was even saying that AJ might use the Parker victory as an excuse and pick another opponent.
Without a big Saudi offer, it won't be surprising if AJ offers Wilder a fight in the UK. It's still big and it's easy money if AJ stays disciplined the whole fight. But AJ being the most popular heavyweight right now could choose easier fights rather than the dangerous Hrgovic, Parker, and Usyk-Fury winner. Another good option is Ngannou and the 40-year-old WBO interim champ, Zhang Zhilei.
Maybe that is the reason why they made this news come out Without a big Saudi offer, it won't be surprising if AJ offers Wilder a fight in the UK. It's still big and it's easy money if AJ stays disciplined the whole fight. But AJ being the most popular heavyweight right now could choose easier fights rather than the dangerous Hrgovic, Parker, and Usyk-Fury winner. Another good option is Ngannou and the 40-year-old WBO interim champ, Zhang Zhilei.
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Deontay Wilder has claimed he had problems heading into his fight with Joseph Parker - after spending too long in a cryotherapy chamber.
It now seems that Wilder may have been injured going into the fight as Queensbury Promotions boss Frank Warren said to talkSPORT: “I was talking to Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel, he was telling me that he had a problem. I thought he looked pretty dreadful. He went into one of those cryotherapy chambers and sat in it for quite a long time. I don’t know, Obviously, there’s going to be some excuse.”
It now seems that Wilder may have been injured going into the fight as Queensbury Promotions boss Frank Warren said to talkSPORT: “I was talking to Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel, he was telling me that he had a problem. I thought he looked pretty dreadful. He went into one of those cryotherapy chambers and sat in it for quite a long time. I don’t know, Obviously, there’s going to be some excuse.”
Deontay Wilder makes unlikely excuse for performance against Joseph Parker
They make it appear that the cryotherapy chambers have something to do with it, and not really because Parker is good or Wilder is losing his touch, both fighters still want to go on with the fight, AJ wants it because he is in a comeback momentum while Wilder is still having a second thought if he wants to continue we'll know this in the coming months Wilder might turn around with the deal or he might continue but he is risking his legacy, 3 losses in 4 fights is not good usually if you lose you will cherry-picked a fight to get back your momentum, but AJ is not a cherry-picked fight.
December 27, 2023, 04:39:11 AM
So AJ who hinted an interest in fighting Wilder after his fight with Wallin. AJ might get it since Wilder after that humbling defeat to Parker started to talk once again. Wilder still wanted the AJ fight a go and was even saying that AJ might use the Parker victory as an excuse and pick another opponent.
Without a big Saudi offer, it won't be surprising if AJ offers Wilder a fight in the UK. It's still big and it's easy money if AJ stays disciplined the whole fight. But AJ being the most popular heavyweight right now could choose easier fights rather than the dangerous Hrgovic, Parker, and Usyk-Fury winner. Another good option is Ngannou and the 40-year-old WBO interim champ, Zhang Zhilei.
Without a big Saudi offer, it won't be surprising if AJ offers Wilder a fight in the UK. It's still big and it's easy money if AJ stays disciplined the whole fight. But AJ being the most popular heavyweight right now could choose easier fights rather than the dangerous Hrgovic, Parker, and Usyk-Fury winner. Another good option is Ngannou and the 40-year-old WBO interim champ, Zhang Zhilei.
December 27, 2023, 04:17:16 AM
The big fight that was missed was between welder vs anthony joshua, when both held the championship belt it was very difficult to meet. when now both are not world champions the promoter plans to bring the two together i think it has passed its momentum. the enthusiasm of the audience must have decreased. and can't make a lot of money.
But if the match is still very interesting same former world heavyweight champion
But if the match is still very interesting same former world heavyweight champion
December 27, 2023, 03:29:16 AM
You know what? I am actually really impressed that such kind of even was even managed. While we see how hard and long negotiations are with top boxers, but this time, in rather quick and easy manner UAE has organized an even with such stars. AJ, Wilder, Parker, Bivol, Dubois, Opetaia in single night. It is rare to see such. I dont care a lot about results (even though Wilder fight stands out from others), as whole event was great.
Big money can do a lot.Wilder was similar to the fighter who put on the show with Fury, except that the fighters periodically fell to the floor. Perhaps Parker has shown that Wilder is no longer the dangerous fighter we once knew.
December 27, 2023, 12:09:49 AM
I only watched the replay for these fights and it appears that the Bronze Bomber has run out of luck hehehe. What Teddy Atlas calls the eraser is already very known and his opponents already knows how to defend against this. I hope in his age he can improve and really learn how box. Francis Ngannou would have put him on a stretcher if he fought Wilder.
December 26, 2023, 03:38:30 AM
Wilder looked awful, which is no surprise because he's always been an awful fighter, but this time his devastating power was nowhere to be found. Joseph Parker managed the fight perfectly. He avoided Wilder's punches, which were few and far between, and was smart about picking the right moments to attack. Wilder isn't as fearsome as he once was. Without the capability to adjust his style, that one-shot knockout power isn't going to be enough to bail him out anymore.
The main event didn't last very long. Joshua broke Wallin down forcing the corner to stop the fight after 5 rounds. AJ looked better than he has in several years. Even with Wilder losing, the heavyweight division is in a really great spot. Any combination of fights involving Parker, Joshua, Usyk and Fury would all be very intriguing. Dubois, Ngannou and a few others are also there waiting for an opportunity to prove that they belong among these top heavyweights.
The main event didn't last very long. Joshua broke Wallin down forcing the corner to stop the fight after 5 rounds. AJ looked better than he has in several years. Even with Wilder losing, the heavyweight division is in a really great spot. Any combination of fights involving Parker, Joshua, Usyk and Fury would all be very intriguing. Dubois, Ngannou and a few others are also there waiting for an opportunity to prove that they belong among these top heavyweights.
Wilder is a one trick pony and like I said before if he doesn't knock Parker out he could and did get outboxed. You can see Wilder's right hand coming a mile off so all you've gotta do is not let him set it up. Easier said than done but Parker managed to avoid taking any huge punches and it looks like Fury gave him some helpful tips to defeat him. Wilder didn't seem hungry to me. I don't know whether his heart's not in it or that ayahuasca has made him a hippy or something but he didn't complain much after the fight just admitted he was 'off'. I hope we see him in a couple more fights. Him Vs Ngannou would be the best for both of them I think. It would probably just be a slug-fest.
You know what? I am actually really impressed that such kind of even was even managed. While we see how hard and long negotiations are with top boxers, but this time, in rather quick and easy manner UAE has organized an even with such stars. AJ, Wilder, Parker, Bivol, Dubois, Opetaia in single night. It is rare to see such. I dont care a lot about results (even though Wilder fight stands out from others), as whole event was great.
Well, it's kinda impressive given on paper it was probably the most stacked card ever, but if Saudi rang you up and offered you 10-50 million to fight but I'm sure you'd jump at the chance as did all those fighters
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December 26, 2023, 01:01:21 AM
Was not able to see the fights but based on the reports, Wilder was just too bad and Parker deserved the win, still a shame as I think that the fight between Joshua and Wilder will not be for any time soon. A great boxer can deliver a knockout punch but can also receive one and Fury is the best example for that.
Most likely he underestimated his opponent and didn't really take it seriously. I think they only want the payment and it was really a surprising event because we never see such fights in one night, especially with these kinds of boxers, especially the heavyweights. they are given huge paychecks and no one could really decline such an offer because mostly they are after the money when they want to fight someone. No one really loss in their fight because they received their payment well and those who won had another chance to get to fight for that country again.
Anyone can speculate that a heavy favorite fighter losing is due to him underestimating his opponnet, but that's not the real case here. Wilder is already scheduled for a bigger fight after that fight and he will be up against AJ, so that fight has a lot at stake for him, its his future in boxing. Now, he's back to the beginning as he won't be able to fight AJ anymore since he lose, and it's not even a close one since he lose via Unanimous decision.
And this was his statement relating to the loss.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-deontay-wilder-clears-air-rumored-retirement-statement-shocking-saudi-arabia-loss-joseph-parker
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We came out short tonight. You know what, I don’t know what happened to be honest. My timing was off and I didn’t throw my punches, I didn’t let my hands go like I was supposed to. Sometimes you get like that. But you live to see another fight. You live to see another moment.”
So for me it could be the case of all this 3, he thought that Parker is going to be easy for him and so he might not train that hard. Or maybe he had train for many weeks already leading to this fight and that's why during fight night, he can't pull the trigger anymore.
It's good to hear that he sounded positive still despite the lost.
But definitely the big fight with AJ is off for now, and you can also hear AJ's voice during the post fight interview that it seems the Wilder let him down with their supposedly mega fight next year in February.
December 26, 2023, 12:33:50 AM
You know what? I am actually really impressed that such kind of even was even managed. While we see how hard and long negotiations are with top boxers, but this time, in rather quick and easy manner UAE has organized an even with such stars. AJ, Wilder, Parker, Bivol, Dubois, Opetaia in single night. It is rare to see such. I dont care a lot about results (even though Wilder fight stands out from others), as whole event was great.
It was made possible because promoters are willing to spend a lot of money to make it happen. We have lots of rich people in that country, just like when they hosted the Fury vs Ngannou fight, both made a decent paycheck. There are even rumors before that they are willing to pay big money just to make a Pacman vs Marquez after Marquez KO Pacman cold but Marquez decline a huge offer, so we can say that there's a lot of money there.
Of course, there will be enough money for everyone, but it's the question, as a boxing fan are you willing to watch the fight though?
It's not comparable to Manny vs JMM, they have history together and it's a back and forth war, they go at it during their primes. Not like this one, in which they have a chance to fight early when they haven't lost but refuses because they want to create more hype in their names.
But now it's a different story, might be good it Wilder will go on another cherry pick up if he wanted to continue with his career.
December 25, 2023, 08:47:01 AM
Was not able to see the fights but based on the reports, Wilder was just too bad and Parker deserved the win, still a shame as I think that the fight between Joshua and Wilder will not be for any time soon. A great boxer can deliver a knockout punch but can also receive one and Fury is the best example for that.
Most likely he underestimated his opponent and didn't really take it seriously. I think they only want the payment and it was really a surprising event because we never see such fights in one night, especially with these kinds of boxers, especially the heavyweights. they are given huge paychecks and no one could really decline such an offer because mostly they are after the money when they want to fight someone. No one really loss in their fight because they received their payment well and those who won had another chance to get to fight for that country again.
Anyone can speculate that a heavy favorite fighter losing is due to him underestimating his opponnet, but that's not the real case here. Wilder is already scheduled for a bigger fight after that fight and he will be up against AJ, so that fight has a lot at stake for him, its his future in boxing. Now, he's back to the beginning as he won't be able to fight AJ anymore since he lose, and it's not even a close one since he lose via Unanimous decision.
And this was his statement relating to the loss.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-deontay-wilder-clears-air-rumored-retirement-statement-shocking-saudi-arabia-loss-joseph-parker
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We came out short tonight. You know what, I don’t know what happened to be honest. My timing was off and I didn’t throw my punches, I didn’t let my hands go like I was supposed to. Sometimes you get like that. But you live to see another fight. You live to see another moment.”
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