The Deontay Wilder vs. When The Smoke Clears (Trailer)Regarding Deontay Wilder, there’s no doubting he can come again. Deontay Wilder, left, dropped Luis Ortiz in the seventh round for the 41st KO win of his career. . Lands a right hand. Hello reddit boxing fans! I am Deontay Wilder, WBC heavyweight titleholder and former Olympic bronze medalist. DEONTAY WILDER'S 'legs are weak' and he 'isn't firm on his feet', according to the Russian boxer who KO'd him 13 years ago. The money for Francis Ngannou. A. Each row will display one of the. November 8, 2023. Deontay Wilder wore an elaborate, 40-pound costume as he entered the ring. Deontay Wilder wore a mask complete with glowing red eyes for his ring walk Credit: Reuters. Under the metric system, 'The Bronze Bomber's height comes out to be 2. Wilder’s legs are gone. America’s Favorite Video Today. Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder looks on in defeat with Tyson Fury celebrating on the ropes Credit: Getty Images - Getty. Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury stepped on the scales on Friday night in Las Vegas, weighing in ahead of Saturday night's clash for Fury's WBC heavyweight championship. my legs were just shot all the way through. Deontay Wilder’s elaborate ring-walk outfit, which he says meant he ‘didn’t have no legs from the beginning of the fight’ against Tyson Fury. If Francis Ngannou kicked Deontay Wilder's legs, they would literally snap in half. Tickets. Deontay Wilder claims Anthony Joshua rejected £40m to fight him in swipe at Eddie Hearn. Deontay Wilder has never been known to be a technical fighter. Wilder revealed to The Athletic's Lance Pugmire last week that he blames the 45-pound costume he wore during his entrance for leaving his legs fatigued before the second fight with Fury even began. “When you fight Deontay Wilder, you have to have your A-plus-plus game,” Wilder said. Al Bello/Getty Images. BREAK A LEG Boxing fans all saying the same thing as Deontay Wilder poses with fellow heavyweight Michael Hunter ahead of return. And once he got tagged and hurt like that, I mean, he had a 6-foot-9, 273-pound man lining him up and teeing off on him. By winning the title, Wilder became the first American world heavyweight champion since 2007, which was the longest period of time in boxing history without an. Deontay Wilder has been pictured back in training alongside Badou Jack as he gears up for a return. Power comes from the legs and Wilder’s legs were gone. Deontay Wilder is being ridiculed by boxing fans for the size of his legs in new training photo. As of April 2023, he. Apr 4, 2005. Deontay Wilder has made some outlandish accusations regarding his first and only knockout loss. He is currently training for the 3rd fight against the “Gypsy King” Tyson Fury. Deontay Wilder suffered a lopsided defeat to Tyson Fury in his last boxing appearance. 9 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Recently, Donn Davis appeared on an episode of the MMA Hour Show. Deontay Wilder has one of the most unusual body types for a heavyweight boxer. Deontay Wilder unleashed the crushing right hand that's long been considered the best in the business and was back in the win column in less than one round. In other words, Wilder could tell the world that the 40-pound suit -- itself a token of a world-class ego -- had left his legs fatigued. The money for Francis Ngannou. He’s going to the body often early. “I want to look sexy and feel sexy. . Ngannou, 37, lost via split decision to WBC world heavyweight champion Fury,. BOXING fans all said the same thing after seeing Deontay Wilder pose for pictures following his return to the gym. Deontay Wilder 3 results. Recently, Donn Davis appeared on an episode of the MMA Hour Show. 22. Tickets. This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Washington recovered quickly on unsteady legs. P4P. In the 3rd fight wilder made fury go spaghetti leg. — Deontay Wilder (@BronzeBomber) June 29, 2021 In just a few hours, Wilder got inundated with responses from Fury fans using the opportunity to poke fun at the American puncher. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay-per-view. Fury using illegal gloves, and even leg fatigue from supporting the elaborate costume he wore on his ring walk. Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury, rematch, 12 rounds, for Wilder’s WBC heavyweight title; And here’s a look at the. The. Both will also get a share of the. ”. Deontay Wilder, left, finished Luis Ortiz in Round 10 to retain his WBC heavyweight title in their fight in 2018. October 16, 2022 2:45 pm ET. Wilder's legs are definitely crazy skinny BUT he is 6'7 and has an absolutely insane reach. Joshua eyes Wilder fight after knocking Helenius out (0:58) Anthony Joshua speaks on focusing on an eventual fight with Deontay Wilder after taking out Robert Helenius at the O2 Arena in London. But for Wilder to be a bum, then Ortiz has to be a bum, and now Helenius has to be a bum, which means anyone he's beaten is a bum. It was like a real workout for my legs. Wilder (43-2-1, 42 KOs) was coming off back-to-back knockout losses to Tyson Fury, the first of. Or the potential he floated that collusion between Fury trainer Sugarhill Steward and Breland might have. Deontay Wilder is closing in on heavyweight glory once again, with a path beginning to emerge as too how he might get there. On Monday, Wilder blamed that 40-plus-pound costume — meant to serve as a tribute to Black History Month — for weak legs that contributed to the one-sided defeat in his second encounter with. In fact, I thought he was going to win. 4. Deontay Wilder, left, dropped Luis Ortiz in the seventh round for the 41st KO win of his career. Then he opens his mouth and says something exceedingly stupid, racist, or a mix of the two. Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder TRILOGY HIGHLIGHTS: October 9, 2021. IN DECEMBER 2014, the month before Wilder won the title he still holds, I. 4. The Bronze Bomber has not fought since October 2022, when he beat Robert. His nickname, "The Bronze Bomber," was inspired by his third-place. m. IN DECEMBER 2014, the month before Wilder won the title he still holds, I. Deontay Wilder 3 results. Deontay Wilder. Not really. His comeback fight against Robert Helenius was less than three minutes old when a trimmed down Wilder. Former WBC heavyweight champion of the world, Deontay Wilder, is suing his own mother in the wake of his defeat to Tyson Fury. Deontay Wilder is a sore loser, but apparently he also is a horrible winner, according to his former trainer Mark Breland. If you are looking to get fighting fit, the Deontay Wilder diet and workout plan has you covered. The 36-year-old hasn't fought since his devastating knockout loss to Fury back in October 2021. Boxing fans worldwide are abuzz with astonishment as they witness the size of Deontay Wilder’s legs in recently surfaced training footage. From there, Fury (30-0-1, 21. The American donned a 40-pound costume as a tribute to Black History. Deontay Wilder on wobbly legs ( Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) 2. Deontay Wilder says 40-pound costume left his legs dead in a seventh-round TKO loss to Tyson Fury Kevin Iole Senior boxing/MMA columnist Mon, Feb 24, 2020 · 6 min read Former WBC heavyweight. Earlier this week, the PFL heavyweight revealed that the two heavyweights were in discussions once again. Wilder, who suffered a seventh-round TKO loss to Fury on Saturday night, told Yahoo Sports that the costume he wore as part. Deontay Wilder prepares to return to boxing and will face an opponent who isn’t Tyson Fury for the first time since a mass of controversy. ”. By Nathan Linley Nov 16, 2023. Deontay Leshun Wilder: sex: male alias: The Bronze Bomber: nationality: USA stance: orthodox: height: 6′ 7″ / 201cm: reach: 83″ / 211cm: residence: Tuscaloosa, Alabama,. 'The Count' recounted Wilder's 'stick thin' legs. He looks ready to fall early in the fifth. Also his legs are legitimately stick thin. Deontay Wilder is one of the best boxers of our time. Deontay Wilder will have surgery Monday on his right hand, which he broke during his fight Saturday against Tyson Fury, Wilder's co-manager Shelly Finkel told ESPN. Deontay Wilder once named an iconic fighter as the United Kingdom’s greatest. The American. Deontay Wilder was once linked to Francis Ngannou as a potential opponent for the latter's boxing debut. bares the cold in Ottawa and goes shirtless in warm-up ahead of Grey Cup - Article - Bardown James Wilder Jr. Look back on what went down between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder the first two times they met. Deontay Wilder: Wins, losses and professional record In total, Wilder has had 43 pro fights, winning 42 with one draw. Wilder (42-2-1, 41 KOs), of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is listed by most sportsbooks as an 8-1 favorite to beat Helenius (31-3, 20 KOs), of Mariehamn, Finland. Since his legs have no muscle on them at all, any impact counts as a shin-on-shin check! And since his. And once he got tagged and hurt like that, I mean, he had a 6-foot-9, 273-pound man lining him up and teeing off on him. Chisanga Malata; Published: 8:13 ET, Aug 4 2022; Updated: 8:31 ET, Aug 4 2022; BOXING fans all said the same thing after seeing Deontay Wilder pose for pictures following his return to the gym. Deontay Wilder Pictures stock photos are available in a variety of sizes and. Forget about the penchant to become. 7M views. “When he was 230 [pounds], we took the loss to Tyson Fury [in the rematch] and we were. Former heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder surprised fans with his new skinny build ahead of ring return. Wilder held the heavyweight title from 2015 to 2020, and successfully defended the belt on 10 occassions. “Don’t forget leg day bro. The classic excuse and Wilder's first attempt to deflect blame away from himself. Deontay Wilder arrives in the ring for a WBC heavyweight championship boxing match against Tyson Fury, of England, Saturday, Feb. I use a weighted vest as. Deontay’s the kind of guy that’s the go-out-on-his-shield kind of guy. Left Leg Bound: 1 set of 4 laps (1 lap = once across the pool) 2. 9, 2021, in Las Vegas. You shouldn't want "toothpick chicken legs" either though. Experts in physiology weigh in on the effects Deontay Wilder's 40-pound costume could have had on his performance against Tyson Fury. and despite being on shaky legs, made it. The Bronze Bomber has not fought since. At 6-foot-7, Deontay Wilder is tall -- and so are the many tales about him. Holm previously had a remarkable career as a boxer and was also a multi-division world champion. I hope Wilder does an MMA crossover bout, but Nate should find a better opponent and let the HWs. Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder said he had surgery on his left bicep following his seventh-round loss to Tyson Fury on Feb. At 231 pounds, Wilder was the heaviest of his. Y. Wilder seems to take it well but but his legs stiffen. Fury just took advantage of wilders bad movement. Wilder famously blamed his ringwalk costume for tiring his legs ahead of his defeat to Fury last time out but that hasn't deterred him from planning another spectacle. He told the Yahoo writer, “He didn’t hurt me at all, but the simple fact is, Kevin, that my uniform was way too heavy for me. Deontay Wilder’s legs were gone. On Feb. Maybe Fury gets a little too in love with his smash plan, gets a bit careless, and walks into a right coming in. He’ll also supplement with two protein shakes. Deontay Wilder would be in serious trouble if the former WBC heavyweight champion fought Francis Ngannou in the octagon. NEVADA - OCTOBER 09: Tyson Fury (top) knocks out Deontay Wilder in the 11th round. ET, ESPN+ PPV). And to anwser your question no he is 40-0 39ko with 7 defenses of his belt. I can't believe how little Wilder's team knows about boxing. Fury landed 150 total punches to. The boxer, 36, was at his heaviest weight of 19st 11lbs when. Tyson Fury knocks down Deontay Wilder on October 9, 2021. Champions. Quotes. Deontay Wilder claims costume weight fatigued his legs in loss to Tyson Fury Chalk it up as an epic tale, or an epic fail, as to why Deontay Wilder turned in the worst performance of his. L-TKO. " TopicsDeontay Wilder says his legs were gone after two rounds due to the pre-fight outfit he wore; Wilder says a third fight with Tyson Fury is on the cards, but that the assistant trainer who threw in. Although Wilder beat the count, the knockdown put him on unsteady legs and Fury's weight advantage only fatigued him more. Deontay Wilder wore an elaborate, 40-pound costume as he entered the ring. Historic Bouts. Fury dismantled an out-of-sorts Wilder in seven rounds. Deontay Wilder is preparing for his next fight, as a recent video has appeared on Twitter of him doing some pad work and fans have been quick to make fun of The Bronze Bomber’s legs again. "I didn't have no legs from the beginning of the fight. Wilder threw a right hand that maybe traveled two feet at most and hit Helenius on the nose. ): Wilder goes right at Fury with a body jab. Wilder pointed to the UFC’s track record of “the best fighting the best,” which he credited to the UFC’s outspoken head, Dana White. The American wore a typically extravagant costume that cost £31,000 and weighed around 40 pounds, as a tribute to. By Adam Baskin: Deontay Wilder weighed in at a thin 214 1/2 lbs on Friday at the weigh-in for his comeback fight against Robert Helenius this Saturday night on FOX. Former heavyweight boxing champion Deontay Wilder (43-2-1) and Robert Helenius (31-4) faced off in the night’s main event, which aired live on FITE TV pay-per-view. MAR 1, 2020. I just got out of the hospital from an infection in my leg which I. Deontay Wilder is preparing for his next fight, as a recent video has appeared on Twitter of him doing some pad work and fans have been quick to make fun of The Bronze Bomber’s legs again. Deontay Wilder says 40-pound costume left his legs dead in a seventh-round TKO loss to Tyson Fury. Wilder told ESPN's Dan Rafael earlier this week that his "legs were gone" by the third round due to the bulk of his elaborate outfit. Boxing fans have been left shocked at the size of Deontay Wilder's legs after new training footage emerged online. “I didn’t have no legs from. (Video: Ryan Hafey, Premier Boxing Champions) I'd. . L-TKO. Fans have reacted to the news with a focus on Deontay Wilder's thin legs, describing. “When [Wilder] was 209 [pounds] he knocked Tyson Fury [down] and then Tyson Fury got up,” Scott said. LAS VEGAS – In measuring whether Tyson Fury’s gripping 11th-round knockout of Deontay Wilder was the greatest heavyweight title fight of all time, there was no one better to ask than. Tuesday 25 February 2020 11:34, UK He was 219½ for his last win, over Luis Ortiz in 2019, and was actually 212½ for his first fight with Fury back in 2018. In a fashion statement to Yahoo! Sports on Monday, Wilder said his legs were shot from the weight of the costume, which reportedly cost $40,000. . Here are some of the best takes from the comments. 62. . lets say you do a set of leg extensions to failure. He claimed his walkout costume caused that. Round 1 (12:00 a. A second defeat – the third time in the ring with Fury following a draw in their first bout – saw Wilder out of the ring. 1:39 ref: Kenny Bayless Glenn Feldman 53-58 Dave Moretti 52-59 Steve Weisfeld 52-59. 73 kg) Age 38. Naieya was born with spina bifida. Deontay Wilder has been given a six-month medica l suspension after being knocked out by heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in their trilogy fight in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Another commented: “Them bird legs would be snapped in half by a leg kick” While Deontay Wilder sets his sights on the UFC, it’s worth noting that professional boxer Holly Holm has found success within the promotion. The Bronze Bomber is training for a comeback to the heavyweight division. Weight in Pounds: 212 pounds. Deontay Wilder has said the elaborate outfit he wore on his ring walk weighed 40 pounds and was the key reason for his defeat to Tyson Fury. Former heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder surprised fans with his new skinny build ahead of ring return. Deontay Wilder has long been a role model for other boxers. It wasn’t enough to not have my legs. In the third round, my legs were just shot all the way through. Deontay Wilder confirms during a guest appearance on @joerogan podcast in December 2018 that he. Wilder is a boxer, very dangerous boxer, very exciting boxer, very talented boxer. Tyson Fury will defend the WBC heavyweight championship against Deontay Wilder on Oct. I was completely done. Wilder may have been working hard in the gym, but there is no doubt that he has been skipping leg day. but he said his legs were 'shot' by the time the fight was. The American donned a 40-pound costume as a tribute to Black History. Fury has Wilder on the run, connecting with a right and a hard uppercut, but Wilder stands his ground in the center and throws three slashing. And he has a certain spring to his punches. The former WBC heavyweight champ had left the boxing world guessing about his retirement after losing the highly exciting trilogy battle against Tyson Fury in October 2021. Deontay Wilder has been pictured back in training alongside. That’s the view of Matchroom Boxing. Also, Whyte is now a bum for. The Bronze Bomber has been out for 14 months. Wilder is a boxer, very dangerous boxer, very exciting boxer, very talented boxer. Editor's Picks Should Deontay Wilder's corner have thrown in. Forget about the penchant to become wild when he hurts an opponent. 73 kg) Age 38. Wilder’s reasoning appears to be more surrounding the entertainment that the enigmatic ‘Naz’ brought to. m. Also his legs are legitimately stick thin. His new slimmed-down physique drew attention to his skinny legs that got even more skinnier now. The heavy favourite was floored and pushed close over ten rounds by the former UFC heavyweight champion. Last October, following the conclusion of his violent knockout loss to Tyson Fury in their all-action heavyweight championship trilogy bout, Deontay Wilder believed in his heart he was 85% ready. Tyson Fury rematch takes place at 9 p. The risk-reward calculus to fight Deontay Wilder apparently does not check out for many fighters, even when a potential $4 million windfall is to be had, according to Wilder’s trainer, Malik Scott. Deontay Wilder suffered his first. Fury’s punches took Wilders’ legs out from. Evgeny Romanov famously knocked out Deontay Wilder in the amateurs back in 2008 – a contest the two men still remember to this day. Wilder had an all-black costume, which also lit up, designed as a tribute for Black History Month. Promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom has warned Deontay Wilder to stay away from a potential fight with MMA veteran Francis Ngannou. Deontay Leshun Wilder is an American professional boxer. P4P. Deontay Wilder blamed the elaborate costume he wore during the ring walk for his heavyweight world title defeat by Tyson Fury. Deontay Leshun Wilder (/ ˈ w aɪ l d ər /; born October 22, 1985) is an American professional boxer. Deontay Wilder has been combining some beach time with some pad work, but the latest footage may have fans of the Bronze. Deontay Wilder poses on the scales at the weigh-in. Deontay Wilder blamed the elaborate costume he wore during the ring walk for his heavyweight world title defeat by Tyson Fury. Deontay Wilder vs Francis Ngannou “I’m not being funny, but have you seen his legs? If Francis Ngannou kicked Deontay Wilder’s legs, they would literally snap in. That is a 30 pound weight differential and a huge height / reach differential. 60%. Deontay Wilder has 42 KO's on his record but arguably one of his best came against Dominic Breazeale in 2019. The Tyson Fury–Deontay Wilder Trilogy - The Ringer. He told SunSport: "Deontay to me is a large Tommy Hearns. Davis promptly responded by claiming they were trying to get Wilder onboard to get into the ring with Francis Ngannou. ): Wilder goes right at Fury with a body jab. Tyson Fury vowed to knock out Deontay Wilder in the second round of their rematch Saturday night from the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas and show that he's the best heavyweight in the world. That’s the view of Matchroom Boxing. He used to weigh in between 212-215 before he was called out for being too light before the fury fight then started weighing in around 230. In his own words, he explained how. When I took it off, I knew. Deontay Wilder will defend his World Boxing Council belt for the 11th time Saturday night at MGM Grand in Las Vegas when he meets England’s unbeaten lineal champion Tyson Fury in a rematch of. that my uniform was way too heavy for me,” Wilder said. "Looks a cruiserweight man!! Skinny legs. However, he's never had. Okay, but his legs are. Including Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder, Oleksandr Usyk, KSI and Jake Paul. Deontay beat the count. By winning the title, Wilder became the first American world heavyweight champion since 2007, which was the longest period of time in boxing history without an American heavyweight champion. Browse 5,082 deontay wilder pictures photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. (AP) “I was only able to put it on [for. “All you need to know is that Wilder’s opponents. Deontay Wilder will defend his World Boxing Council belt for the 11th time Saturday night at MGM Grand in Las Vegas when he meets England’s unbeaten lineal champion Tyson Fury in a rematch of. “I paid a severe price because my legs were how they were because of my. Wilders movement has always been iffy, what makes wilder great in general isn't his overall boxing skills, it's two things specifically -- His ability to use the power he has. I thought Wlad had skinny legs with his 22 inch thighs but 18 inches is ridiculous. Anthony Joshua has very muscular legs because he darts around the ring and trains them too. The big-punching American. Wilder’s gangly legs were proving too lean to uphold the new muscle bulked onto his torso and he was stumbling around the ring under Fury’s Mexican-style pressure in round eight. Then there was the elaborate rig walk outfit that Wilder said slowed his legs down. Tyson Fury (c) def. Deontay Wilder knocked out in round 11 Credit: Getty. Deontay Wilder is reportedly looking to get back into the ring again with Tyson Fury. I mean, maybe it's true. The fight resumed, and Wilder unloaded heavy blows to Washington's head, eventually leading referee Michael Griffin to halt the fight at 1 minute and 45 seconds of the. Full story coming to @TheAthleticBOX shortly: Deontay Wilder @BronzeBomber tells me. Catch the video highlights below. Fans have reacted to the news with a focus on Deontay. Deontay Wilder wore an elaborate, 40-pound costume as he entered the ring. Clearly, Wilder’s decision to fight in MMA is a bad choice, at least according to MMA fans. Deontay Wilder has been combining some beach time with some pad work, but the latest footage may have fans of the Bronze. P4P. Deontay Wilder claims costume weight fatigued his legs in loss to Tyson Fury Chalk it up as an epic tale, or an epic fail, as to why Deontay Wilder turned in the worst performance of his. ESPN. Deontay Wilder blamed the elaborate costume he wore during the ring walk for his heavyweight world title defeat by Tyson Fury . Honestly and people are going to disagree or think I'm reaching. Deontay Wilder wore an elaborate, 40-pound costume as he entered the ring. I thought Deontay Wilder's legs looked weak from Round 1. The problem everyone noticed was that Wilder, the former WBC titlist who was making his 11th title defense, was not even close to his best—and all of the fault may lie with Wilder himself. "He [Wilder] will tell you, straight up, don’t throw the towel in. Helenius (31-3, 20 KO), on the other hand, weighed in at 253¼ lbs, which. 'The Bronze Bomber' was 20 years old at the time. There was no repeat of. He can hit hard as hell. Tyson Fury Press Tour: October 3, Los AngelesWilder got up on unsteady legs, but it made it out. Deontay Wilder III on Saturday night in Las Vegas, an 11th-round knockout victory for Fury, was really exciting for the sport of boxing. Deontay Wilder confirms third Tyson Fury fight, says 40-pound costume wore down legs. According to Deontay Wilder, the 4o-lb. Of them, this one is the tamest. as his legs turned to jelly and he. Right Leg Bound:. Wilder, on the other hand, chose to ignore the traditional hard-man talk, instead calmly discussing his self-confidence in his own looks. Wilder claimed the attire he wore before facing Fury in February 2020 weakened his legs, contributing to the first loss of his career. It looks like fans are giving Deontay Wilder a zero chance in a mixed-rules fight. He was later released on bail and. When I took it off, I knew. Wilder down in rounds three, ten, and eleven. Deontay Wilder blamed his $40,000, 40lb ring-walk costume for his knockout defeat against Tyson Fury, and claimed the Brit didn't hurt him at all. Part 1 of 8: American heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder reveals the heartbreaking. It ended with one more right hand from close range. Experts in physiology weigh in on the effects Deontay Wilder's 40-pound costume could have had on his performance against Tyson Fury. Deontay Wilder declines to speak during the news conference with Tyson Fury at The Novo by Microsoft at L. I taste sexy as well. Eddie Hearn has confirmed that venues have made offers to host a proposed clash between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder. The money for Francis Ngannou. Of them, this one is the tamest. Deontay Leshun Wilder (born October 22, 1985 in Tuscaloosa) is a former World Boxing Council world heavyweight champion and United States Amateur Heavyweight Champion national Golden Gloves champion. Boxing fans are in disbelief after seeing how ‘skinny’ Deontay Wilder ’s legs are, with some joking about how he’s clearly been ‘skipping leg day’ – while others argue it shouldn’t matter,. Setting up. Wilder absorbed enormous punishment and appeared to be physically drained for much of the bout, but the veteran American champ showed his toughness while still throwing power shots on weary legs. Deontay Wilder has been engaged to Telli Swift since early 2018 but the boxing star was initially reluctant to propose. She is a model and a star on the reality show WAGS AtlantaDeontay Wilder has shocked boxing fans with his new slimmed down physique ahead of his comeback fight against Robert Helenius on Saturday night. Home Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Complete Stats. Tickets. . I think Deontay pretty much proved against Fury that he could be a champion at any time really and that at worst he is the #3 or 4 best heavyweight and at best the #1 most dangerous. Boxing fans are in disbelief after seeing how ‘skinny’ Deontay Wilder ’s legs are, with some joking about how he’s clearly been ‘skipping leg day’ – while others argue. On Wilder, they added: “Forget about his skinny legs. However, Wilder has been showing a lot of interest in MMA these days. Here are nine of the strangest (but true!) stories about the undefeated heavyweight champion of the world. But he told Yahoo: "He didn’t hurt me at all, but. Tyson Fury (left) and Deontay Wilder trade blows in the first round. Wilder came out for the fight's opening. With his boxing skills, his reach advantage and his punching power (especially in MMA gloves) he could have enough to negate the bull rush by Francis. Hearn has poked fun at Wilder's legs Credit: Deontay Wilder - Instagram "I love that fight in Africa, the 'Rumble in the Jungle 2' out there would be incredible between two heavyweight giants. In the sixth Fury utterly pinged Wilder with a one-two but he rebounded off the ropes and cracked a right hand back, it was breathless iconic action for the ages. He said he knew as soon as he got into the ring that there was a problem with his legs, which he believes was the result of his miscalculating the weight of the costume he wore. Deontay Wilder defeated. Wilder is a boxer, very dangerous boxer, very exciting boxer, very talented boxer. Jun 03, 2022 at 4:05 PM EDT.