Published 16:49 IST, November 27th 2019
Boxing: Deontay Wilder answers whether he could beat Muhammad Ali at his prime or not
WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder recently opened up about facing Muhammad Ali at his prime in a boxing match. Know what Wilder has to say about it.
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WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder kcked out Luis Ortiz in one of greatest re-matches of heavyweight boxing history on vember 23, 2019. He mand to defend his title for 10th consecutive time. 34-year-old American is level with Muhammad Ali in terms of successful title defences and ' Bronze Bomber’ is just one glory away from surpassing all-time great, Muhammad Ali.
Deontay Wilder is kwn for his one-punch kckout power and in a recent interview, he expressed his thoughts on wher he could beat Muhammad Ali at his prime or t. In response, undefeated Heavyweight champion said that Muhammad Ali is his idol. Ali is one of biggest reasons why he entered sport. WBC Heavyweight titleholder furr stated that Muhammad Ali will forever live in his fight. Wilder said that he wouldn’t want to fight Great Muhammad Ali.
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Boxing: Deontay Wilder expresses his thoughts about fighting Muhammad Ali
Deontay Wilder went undercover for GQ Sports. 34-year-old controlled a Quora, YouTube, Reddit and Twitter account to answer his fans. While Deontay Wilder was super confident about demolishing UFC giant Cor McGregor in a fight, one of his fans asked him about facing Great Muhammad Ali at his prime. After Deontay Wilder’s spectacular kckout victory against Luis Ortiz, Muhammad Ali’s ex-wife Khalilah Ali mentioned that Wilder was greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. Khalilah Ali met WBC Champion after his match and praised him for a dominant victory. Take a look at Deontay Wilder meeting Muhammad Ali’s ex-wife after his recent fight.
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Boxing: What’s next for Deontay Wilder?
Deontay Wilder has ar epic rematch on line against undefeated Tyson Fury in February. duo locked horns back in 2018, but match ended up in a controversial draw. Both men left arena with ir undefeated streak alive. However, rematch between Tyson Fury and Deonntay Wilder has been on radar since ir first fight. ‘ Gypsy King’ believes that he can dethrone Deontay Wilder in ir re-match. Take a look at Tyson Fury’s tweet after Deontay Wilder’s recent victory against Cuban King Kong.
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14:10 IST, November 27th 2019