Deontay Wilder’s Coach Discloses Stunning Reason That Made the American Lose to Fury

Deontay Wilder’s Coach Discloses Stunning Reason That Made the American Lose to Fury

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:52 PM
  • Deontay Wilder for the third time last month lost a boxing fight against British world champion Tyson Fury
  • Fans of the American boxer were expecting him to shine in the trilogy, but he was unable to beat the British opponent
  • Deontay Wilder's coach Malik Scott has now explained that they were not defensive in their fight against Tyson Fury

Malik Scott who is the coach of Deontay Wilder has explained that the American was irresponsible defensively which played significant role in his defeat to Tyson Fury.

After his rematch against Tyson Fury in 2022 which he lost, Deontay Wilder immediately activated the trilogy clause with the hope that he would revenge against the Brit.

However, Tyson Fury once again proved difficult for Deontay Wilder as the British world boxing champion defeat the American in the fight staged in Las Vegas.

Deontay Wilder
American boxer Deontay Wilder in action. Photo by Tom Hogan/Anadolu Agency
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Deontay Wilder looked determined in the trilogy as he fell Tyson Fury in the 4th round, but the British boxer came back angrily to win in the 11th round.

According to the report on Mirror and World Boxing News, Malik Scott claimed that they have to intensify efforts in working on defensive in camp.

Malik Scott's comment

“We were very irresponsible defensively. We just have to continue to drill defensively.
“Were we working on defence in camp? Tons. Is that going to show in the first fight [since replacing Breland? Absolutely not.
“Could he have been more defensively responsible? Hell yeah, and I can’t wait to get on his case in camp about it. There’s a lot to work on, and he’s receptive to it.”

After Defeat to Fury, Deontay Wilder Names the Nigerian Boxer He Wants to Face Next

Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Deontay Wilder's co-manager Shelly Finkel stated clearly that the American boxer will not retire from the game despite recent defeat against British champion Tyson Fury.

The whole world was expecting a surprise from Deontay Wilder against Tyson Fury in the trilogy, but the American was unable to record a win against his toughest opponent.

According to the latest report on Mirror, Shelly Finkel explained that Anthony Joshua is one of the opponents Deontay Wilder could face next year.

However, that would be after Anthony Joshua's rematch against Usyk which is expected to come up next year.

Meanwhile, Anthony Joshua will be hoping to get a win in his rematch against Usyk so as for him to get his belts back.

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