Deontay Wilder Praises Joseph Parker After Win

Deontay Wilder has nothing but respect for Joseph Parker who picked up the biggest win of his career on Saturday.

Parker scored a lopsided decision win over Wilder as he arguably won every round as ‘The Bronze Bomber’ admitted he couldn’t get his timing down and couldn’t pull the trigger. It was a surprising result, but since the loss, Wilder has had nothing but good things to say about the Kiwi.

“Parker said he ain’t never had a six pack until he knew he was going to fight me. He texted me and people don’t know that me and Parker have a relationship, he texts me,” Wilder explained to 78 Sports TV (h/t BoxingScene). “He told me thank you for the opportunity for the fight, what a great fight and I told him congratulations bro, I hope you enjoy the win with your family.

“We never had no beef with each other, we knew each other before all of this stuff, he’s such a nice man, he’s such a nice person. If I would lose coming back to somebody it would be him ten times over, a thousand times over because he’s just such a nice guy,” Wilder continued.

It was Deontay Wilder’s first fight in over a year when he knocked out Robert Helenius in the first round so ring rust was a problem for him. Taking to social media after the fight, Wilder admitted he wasn’t himself in there.

“We came out short tonight. You know what, I don’t know what happened, to be honest. My timing was off, and I didn’t throw my punches, I didn’t let my hands go like I was supposed to. Sometimes you get like that. But you live to see another fight. You live to see another moment,” Wilder said.

“I’m still full of happiness, still full of joy, still full of smiles. Sorry if I let anyone down but we will be back though! That’s the thing about it. I thank you so much for the love and support I’ve got out here in Riyadh and from all my fans around the world. I appreciate you so much. This is not the end, and I will be back.”

What is next for Wilder after this loss is uncertain at this time.

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