Deontay Wilder says he was 'a zombie' during title defeat to Tyson Fury

15 April 2020 07:28
Former heavyweight champ says he did not fight at his bestBoxers due to face each other again in title rematchDeontay Wilder has continued to push back against the notion that he was beaten by a superior fighter when he lost his heavyweight crown to Tyson Fury.Fury stopped the previously undefeated Wilder to claim the WBC title in February. Wilder initially blamed his heavy ringwalk costume for tiring him out before the fight. Speaking to the Premier Boxing Champions podcast on Wednesday, the 34-year-old said he had not felt his best on the night of the fight. Related: Deontay Wilder's attempt to blame defeat on 40lb costume carries little weight | Marina Hyde Continue readingread full article

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