T. Fury (left) and D. Wilder (right) faced each other three times, with one draw and two wins for the Englishman. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Without fighting since the hard defeat to Tyson Fury In October 2021, one of the biggest names in recent boxing history is back. Recovered from the commotion after two consecutive stumbles, and consequent frustration in his attempt to regain the heavyweight belt by the World Boxing Council (WBC), Deontay Wilder gave up on retirement and confirmed his return to the ring. The announcement was made during the ceremony to present a statue in his honor, in Alabama (USA).
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Undefeated in 43 professional boxing fights, until his confrontation with Fury, in February 2020, Wilder explained his decision to resume his career. Knocked out in the second and third fight against the Englishman, the athlete had given up on continuing to compete in the 'noble art'.
“I can't stop now. I need to continue my journey. I love you so much and I can't end my career now. The story is not over,” said Wilder.
Passionate about the 'noble art', Deontay understands that the emotion surrounding the sport was the main motivation found to overcome the sadness of losing the heavyweight belt, more than two years ago.
“One of the things about boxing that I got to experience is that it leads to excitement, but the excitement of being a North American champion. Once this dies, boxing will die too,” said the athlete.
Visibly dejected after the setback at the end of the trilogy with Tyson Fury, at the end of 2021, Wilder did not hide his disappointment. The former champion, however, guarantees that his return is 'embraced' by the fans.
“I'm coming back by popular appeal. Support comes from all sides. From those who have no place to live to millionaires. It's an incredible feeling. People tell me that without an American heavyweight champion boxing isn't exciting. A North American champion moves the category and, from that, the money multiplies, believe me”, he concluded.
At 36 years old, Deontay Wilder still doesn't have a date or opponent for his return to the 'noble art'. Today, the athlete has 45 professional fights, with 42 wins (41 by knockout), two defeats and one draw.
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