“Wilder returns again. The new rival he is obliged to win”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
And if not, the conversation and the question of continuing your career can be officially closed.
Wilder has long lost more than wins. However, it does not perceive reality
Deonta Wilder has not won since 2022. However, before that, the American went to a series of defeat: twice gave way to Tyson Fury in 2020 and 2021.
This period can be divided into several stages. On the first Wilder came to revenge against Tyson Fury in the status of a person who was almost knocked out. In the 12th round of the first meeting, the British went around the border, but rose, getting a draw.
The second and third matches did not develop for the American. In the second confrontation, Fury destroyed the opponent, beating him without a chance. Wilder fell, got up, suffered. He left the ring after early defeat and with a broken eardrum.
The third battle could be better. Fury was preparing mediocre, he had problems in the family and a newborn baby, who after birth for a long time was in the hospital where the Briton himself was. However, Tyson won there. He also fell, but Wilder fell twice.
The second stage is a return. It did not work with him. Wilder rested, calmed down, tried to understand what he wanted. He realized, organized the battle – against Robert Hellenius.
Just a good opponent. To the moderately rigid, but at the same time very open to all the attacking motifs of the opponent. What used Deonta: he put his opponent in a knockout immediately-in the 1st round.
In part, Deonta believed in his strength and went on. Talking about his match against Anthony Joshua became more active. It seemed like a good decision while Fury and Usik decided who was stronger.
In fact, the boxers had to make only one thing – to win. They spent duels within one evening. Joshua broke Otto Wallin, but Deonta lost Joseph Parker. He lost in essence, had little beaten, and did not visit the knockdown.
The confrontation with Joshua was destroyed, but still lived in the references that Wilder could always hit. Therefore, he needed a loud return. However, Zhang Zjiley had his opinion. The Chinese knocked out the American and finally buried the idea of Megafait Joshua – Wilder. So the third stage of return ended.
Everything that Deonta will do now is to prove to himself what he can. Because these previous defeats could not but shake his confidence. He almost did not beat Joseph Parker and could not hit Zhhan Zhil. Although the Chinese noted that the kits of the American, when they came, felt very, very painful. However, the faith may have faltered even when Fury declared his opponent in revenge.
However, the current opponent is well selected. It’s not even Robert Hellenius, but worse. The Finnish athlete had dimensions, experience, and power. American Tyrel Anthony Guindon is just a boxer. Not overall. Height, as in Usik – 191 cm. Not the longest hands. Not the most technical or smart. Just a strong man who learned how to box as much as circumstances were allowed.
Gerndon’s loudest opponent is Richard Torres. The American avenue destroyed the opponent. He terrorized attacks from the start, forced to turn away and hide. As a result, he knocked out in the 2nd round.
Additional fact: four of the five Tairel defeats were early. Another bonus: never, among these defeat, the American has not reached the 2nd round. When the opponent is really stronger, Guindon loses quickly.
For Wilder, it’s good news. He needs someone like that. Not very mobile, but physically strong. To make the fall look beautiful, but in response did not fly very rigidly.
Who is the favorite?
It is difficult to find a bookmaker who would give this match. However, in general, it is clear that Deonta is a clear favorite. He loses only if he had already gone bad. Gerndon is not Wilder’s rival. Even the present after defeat and failure. It’s just different levels. Let it be as possible to criticize the American for equipment or something else, it is worth admitting: as a professional he is a good boxer. At the peak, it is a complex opponent who is able not to break under pressure and to bring the weighted strokes.
However, not even at the peak, he is noticeably better than this rival. And this fight is needed just to understand what the world is on. Because the defeat of such an opponent is a cross. Then you just need to finish your career, care for your family and other business.
Victory can continue the career of the American. The question is only: why? He will not pull the current champions. The meeting with Joshua is not relevant right now: Anthony is interested in titles that are very far from.
Money duels are needed, but there is a huge risk. And, if Wilder does not return confidence in actions and blows, there is nothing to do. Deonta can still hit and put anyone. However, it is on the pension limit where you should stop in time. Otherwise, the consequences may be too bad.