Professional boxer Deontay Leshun Wilder lost to Tyson Fury. Wilder was born in the United States on October 22, 1985. From 2015 until 2020, he was the World Boxing Council’s (WBC) heavyweight champion. Deontay Wilder made his professional boxing debut in 2008 and has since competed in 46 matches. He has participated in several historic fights since his debut. Within the squared circle, the former WBC heavyweight champion has faced every opponent squarely and has not returned from a difficult battle.
Deontay Wilder began amateur boxing at age 20, becoming a late bloomer in combat sports. In his early years, he competed in the heavyweight class as an amateur at the 2008 Olympics and won a bronze medal. He carried his amateur winnings into his professional career and has shown nearly every opponent he has faced in the ring that he is a formidable contender.
Deontay Wilder’s Career Losses
Fury and Wilder had drawn their first fight, so they were rematching. At the time, the Bronze Bomber held the WBC title. But this time, one of Fury and Wilder’s opponents had to forfeit their undefeated record. Regretfully, Wilder was the one. In the seventh round of the bout, Tyson used a TKO to defeat him and win the title of WBC champion.
Undoubtedly, Wilder’s unbeaten record was ended by the knockout. However, this setback does not diminish his fighting skills. Even though Wilder receives criticism for his poor decisions in the ring, his statistics may refute those criticisms.
Tyson Fury has caused Deontay Wilder to lose both of his fights. In his 42 fights, Deontay Wilder was unbeaten; nonetheless, he suffered defeats to Tyson Fury. His record as a professional boxer is 42 victories, two defeats, and one draw.
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