Published 17:13 IST, February 24th 2020

Floyd Mayweather backs Deontay Wilder after his KO loss against Tyson Fury

Floyd Mayweather believes that Deontay Wilder is still a true champion and he will bounce back stronger after the defeat against Tyson Fury.

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Former WBC champion Deontay Wilder has faced a lot of criticism following his loss to Tyson Fury on February 22. Bronze Bomber, who wanted to go undefeated in his professional boxing career, faced his first loss against Fury. However, boxing veterans have decided t to be too harsh on Wilder for failing to retain his belt. Women’s champion Claressa Shields has praised Deontay Wilder for showing heart of a champion and Floyd Maywear has also come out to support Deontay Wilder after his first career loss.

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Wilder vs Fury 2: Floyd Maywear backs up Deontay Wilder

undefeated American boxer posted a picture of Deontay Wilder from his official Instagram handle and captioned it, “Win, Lose or Draw….. Deontay @BronzeBomber is our bror that has accomplished many triumphs and as a community, we should all uplift and support him throughout it all. matter what, you are still a winner in my eyes, King!” 

Floyd Maywear’s Instagram post also brought Sop Dogg into mix. Sop Dogg commented on Floyd Maywear’s post and  rewned rapper wrote, “It’s all about get back we all fall down will be re for his return. Let’s go champ.”

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Wilder vs Fury 2: Highlights

epic rematch between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder was a one-sided affair as Fury mand to dictate flow of fight from very first round. Wilder looked promising in certain sts until Tyson Fury dropped him down with a massive right-hand jab. Though Wilder got back on his feet, he never looked comfortable after that. Finally, in seventh round, Tyson Fury silenced all his critics by kcking out Deontay Wilder

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(Im courtesy: Instagram of Deontay Wilder and WBC.com)

17:13 IST, February 24th 2020