Deontay Wilder took a cash battle he wasn’t prepared for in Saudi Arabia on December 23 when shedding badly to Joseph Parker.
That’s the view of former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis, who was upset to see a battle with Anthony Joshua crumble.
Wilder regarded a shell of his previous self as he misplaced each spherical to the robust New Zealander. Lewis believes the American slugger accepted the Saudi supply merely for the money.
Deontay Wilder cashed out
“It regarded like Wilder wasn’t even targeted on the battle,” Lewis informed Ring Journal. “I don’t know what he was targeted on – mentally, he mentioned it was the cash.
“‘They paid me. I wasn’t actually prepared, however I got here out and gave them this for just a little cash. It doesn’t matter what method it goes. I’m ready for a loss. I’m ready for a win. Let God determine.’ He misplaced his spark.
“Making an attempt to field at this stage is a psychological factor for me as a result of there are specific issues you’re presupposed to be taught on the way in which up.
“While you’ve knocked everyone out on the way in which up, then the mentality turns into if it ain’t broke, don’t repair it.”
Lewis says if he does battle towards and doesn’t retire, Wilder ought to contemplate including a brand new coach to his amory.
New coach
“Get with somebody who could make these highly effective punches much more deadly,” identified the 58-year-old. “[He should be] engaged on different stuff like an amazing uppercut, an amazing hook.
“Shock them [your opponents]. They’re searching for the proper hand. Hit them with an uppercut, a hook.”
Having studied Wilder’s efficiency in throwing a measly 39 punches in the entire battle, Lewis noticed a distinct fighter to the one who shared a Battle of the Yr with Tyson Fury in 2021.
“I don’t assume he was completely severe with that battle as a result of you may have a look at the punch stats, and so they’re not near the Fury battle.
“It is a lesser man as a result of his weight is just not there, and his punch depend is less than par; undoubtedly, he didn’t take the battle that severely.”
“The Bronze Bomber” weighed within the second-lightest of his profession. He didn’t have the majority to cope with Parker’s work inside. It’s now as much as the Alabama fighter to determine what’s subsequent.
By his personal admission, Wilder solely has 21 months left within the sport [retiring at 40]. One possibility could be to drop right down to tremendous cruiserweight to develop into a two-weight world champion going through opponents at 226 kilos or much less.
Comply with WBN: Fb, Insta, Threads.
