A few years ago, Deontay Wilder, alongside Anthony Joshua, was one of the most formidable heavyweights in boxing, known for a powerful punch that left opponents visibly shaken. Nicknamed “The Bronze Bomber,” Wilder won the WBC world title in 2015 after a decision victory over Bermane Stiverne. He later faced Stiverne in a rematch, scoring a first-round knockout to maintain his impressive record of KO victories across 39 fights.
After seven successful title defenses, Wilder met Tyson Fury in a memorable and controversial split-draw, marking the first blemish on his record. However, their rematch and trilogy resulted in Wilder’s first two career defeats.
After a two-year break, Wilder returned to the ring in a quick one-round fight before facing Joseph Parker, with the goal of setting up a highly anticipated showdown with Anthony Joshua. However, Parker came out on top, as Wilder, now 39, unexpectedly held back his powerful right hand, ultimately missing his chance to fight Joshua.