DEONTAY WILDER revealed he was convinced not to retire from boxing after he had a statue built in his honour.
Wilder, 36, stepped out of the public sphere after his trilogy loss to Tyson Fury in order to process the back-to-back defeats in 2020 and 2021.
Deontay Wilder was considering retiring from boxing after his losses to Tyson Fury
Deontay Wilder was convinced not to retire after he had a statue built in his honour
The Bronze Bomber considered quitting the sport until he was honoured with a life-size statue in his hometown of Tuscaloosa, Alabama in May.
The American boxing star then decided to give it another go after being convinced he is a “walking, living legend” that the world needs.
Wilder told The Last Stand podcast: “What really got me back to this point [was the realisation], like, damn, the world really needs me.
“I really motivate people. Although I’ve already known [that], even more so… When I got my statue man.
“When I got my statue, and that set all my accomplishments in stone, you’re looking at a walking, living legend.
“No matter what, my supporters or my haters, when all talk dies, that statue stay risen. You feel me?
“That statue stay there forever ’til God comes and takes it away or some type of disaster happens.
“To see so many people come [for the unveiling] and women and see men break down and show their vulnerable side – I love that.”
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Wilder is expected to return to the ring on October 15 to face Robert Helenius.
However, the 36-year-old has also recently called out Fury, Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference of a left-hook and a right-cross?
A left hook is thrown to the side of your body, while a right-cross is thrown to the front.
A left hook can be thrown with the opponent’s back facing you. The elbow is bent 90°. The wrist is turned 45° toward opponent.
The opponent is facing the palm and the elbow straight. A right cross is made. The wrist is turned 45 degrees away from the opponent.
How long does it usually take to become an elite boxer?
To become a professional boxer, it takes dedication and years of hard work. To become a professional fighter, you will need to devote at least 10 hours per weeks to training.
What are the benefits of learning to box?
If you want to learn how to box, then you should consider the following reasons:
- It increases confidence. Boxing will teach you how to deal with bullies and other bullies.
- It improves your health. Boxing can help build muscle mass. Muscle mass is what makes you stronger.
- It teaches you self-defense skills. You learn how fight and how to protect yourself.
- It builds mental toughness. Mental toughness is vital when facing difficult situations.
- It gives you a sense of accomplishment. Once you have learned a technique you’ll feel like you are a real boxer.
- It’s fun! Nothing is better than being punched in the stomach.
- It’s cheap. All you need are a pair of punching bags and boxing gloves.
- It doesn’t require much space
Statistics
- It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)
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External Links
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How To
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How to learn to box for exercise
Learning boxing will help you improve your self-confidence and physical fitness. Boxing is one of the most popular sports in the world. It requires strength and speed as well agility, coordination, balance, power, and accuracy.
Boxing is an excellent way to lose weight and feel great about yourself. It will be a fun activity that you will want to do again and again.
There are many types of boxing training programs. Some require you to train at home while others are done in gyms or health clubs. There are also online courses which allow you to study from anywhere in the world.
Be sure to consider your goals when choosing a program. Also, ensure it fits your lifestyle. The best programs are those that focus on building muscle mass, increasing flexibility, improving cardiovascular endurance, and improving overall well-being.
It is important to consider whether you would prefer a beginner’s or an advanced course. Basic techniques and drills are taught in beginner’s programs. These include shadowboxing and sparring, mittwork, and punching combinations. Advanced programs usually cover more complicated movements and offer more options.
Beginners’ programs generally last around eight weeks and cost less than $100. These programs don’t give any nutritional, weight loss, or injury prevention advice.
Advanced programs generally last around six months and cost approximately $300. These programs often include nutrition advice, stretching routines and warm-up exercises. They also provide instruction on proper technique. Some programs also include resistance training (e.g. lifting weights) or aerobic conditioning (e.g. running).
