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Deontay Wilder: He was not afraid, says Hearn
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Eddie Hearn says that the fighters are not fear Deontay Wilder, because his career has fallen over the past five years. He says that the former heavyweight champion WBC Wilder (43-4-1, 42 KO) is a classic example of “a warrior who loses”.
Hearn does not say why the career of 39-year-old Deontay has evaporated since 2020, but it is logical to assume that his luxurious, gathering a fortune $ 30 million Of the three fights with Tyson Fury, he had something to do with it.
The second part is that it was overrated, like Fury and Anthony Joshua. Fans saw all three as great talents, but it was all smoke and mirrors created by matchmaking. Promoters can make every warrior great with the right tips.
Deontay has lost four of the last five fights since 2020 and will try to rejuvenate his career against Tyrrell Anthony Herndon Next month on June 27 at Charles Koch Arena, Wichita, Kansas. Few fans have heard of Herndon (24-5, 15 KO), which shows how far Wilder’s career has fallen. In order for his promoters to adapt to this level of opposition, he stinks desperation to continue it.
Hearn: Wilder’s lost fear
“This is not a fight that I exclude, but people do not give Wilder a lot of shot against AJ, but I hope that he can start looking good again,” said Eddie Hearn Warrior About whether there is a chance that Deontay Wilder vs. Anthony Joshua fights so delayed in his career.
Deontay is 40 years vintage in October, he has not won the fight for three years and reflects defeats. At this point, he cannot win another fight with the little -known Tyrrell Herndon on June 27. It is doubtful whether Wilder’s problems are the result of age, deterioration of his three fights with Tyson Fury, or a tender life from becoming a super luxurious.
“We talk again Fr. Fighters lose their way. There is a great example. It’s witty that people can be so afraid of a warrior, and then suddenly don’t be afraid – said Hearn.
Deontay stopped being afraid of fighters after his seventh defeat with a knockout with fury in 2020. This guy is not known as Power Puncher, but he was able to hit Wilder around the ring all night in this fight.
You could not take this version of the cart and put it in any of the best heavyweight in this era and expect that he will do the same. It was the main version of the Fury, but he had a perfect opponent to look better than he.
Deontay has never been a good hefty weight, but WBC hefty heavyweight title took place by matching the sensitive warrior Berane Stiverne. Then Deontay posted his WBC title, defending him against needy opposition for five years before he lost him with fury in 2020.
“I don’t think anyone was afraid of fighting Deontay Wilder now, while at some point everyone thought:” Oh my God, this guy is the biggest blow in the history of this sport. ” Now everyone wants to fight him – said Hearn.
Younger warriors are not afraid of Wilder or 35-year-old Anthony Joshua, both considered vintage fossils. If Hearn pulled AJ out of the protective mode, he would be food for most heavyweight in the division. Of course, it won’t let it happen, but it would happen. Joshua is now as defeated as Wilder and is not afraid of anyone.
Nostalgia over talent
“If he still wins, maybe people can talk about this fight again,” said Hearn about the match between Deontay and Joshua.
Wilder will not win unless he matches the terrible opposition. At this point, the only way to fight between him and AJ is happening whether it was done for the same reason for the likely collision of Joshua with fury. In other words, to give money to sentimental older fans of the fight they wanted to see throughout all these years.
The fights of Joshua-Wilder and Joshua-Fury will not resonate with younger fans, because they do not perceive these guys as the most state-of-the-art hefty. They consider them to be vintage relics, such as Ford Model T Automobile.
Last updated 22/22/2025
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Oscar De La Hoya says Gervonta Davis doesn’t deserve to have an undefeated record before her comeback
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June 13, 2026
Oscar De La Hoya believes Gervonta Davis’ professional record should see a loss ahead of his potential comeback fight.
It is said that the 31-year-old is in negotiations for a fight for the WBA lightweight title with Floyd Schofield Jr, offering “Tank” the opportunity to regain his elderly belt.
Davis defended his world title after: controversial draw with Lamont Roach in March 2025, but has since become the sanctioning body’s “halt champion” at 135 pounds.
This is partly due to his passivity, but also to the American’s problems outside the ring, where he faced accusations of domestic violence.
However, it currently appears that Davis could return to action soon, with a potential fight with Schofield set for September or October.
These negotiations involve Schofield’s promoter, Golden Boy boss De La Hoya, who insists that “Tank” should suffer his first professional defeat in the match against Roach.
Their match ended in a draw after referee Steve Willis ruled against a knockdown in round nine when Davis clearly touched the canvas following a shot by Roach.
As a result, De La Hoya said Fighting Hub TV that Roach should have back-to-back victories over “Tank” and Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz, whom he boxed in December to a less controversial draw.
“Roach is a great fighter in his own right. He has some really good wins under his belt. I say he wins because I think he really won against ‘Tank’ Davis and I think he did a great job against ‘Pitbull.’
If Davis and Schofield’s respective teams are unable to reach an agreement by June 22, their mandate quarterback will be sent to a bidding hearing.
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Shakur Stevenson accuses Devin Haney of ‘false public negotiations’ after £144 settlement
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June 13, 2026
Potential negotiations between Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson have taken another public turn after Stevenson accused his rival of engaging in “false public negotiations” following Haney’s latest comments on social media.
Haney appeared frustrated after previously agreeing to Stevenson’s proposed catchweight of 144 pounds, suggesting that even accepting those terms did not bring the fight any closer to becoming a reality.
“144 is not enough…I still don’t want to fight! Damn…@ShakurStevenson,” Haney wrote X.
Shakur later responded by dismissing this public exchange as a impoverished reflection of how main event fights actually unfold.
“The same thing you all did with Rolly. All those counterfeit public negotiations… The real negotiations take place offline.” I am the truth that you will see when you stand before me!!” Shakur posted.
Shakiur previously considered 144 pounds to be a fair compromise in a potential showdown with Haney, who has competed at welterweight in his most recent outings. Haney then signaled his willingness to accept the catchweight offer, sparking optimism that one of boxing’s most talked-about fights could gain momentum.
The latest exchange came shortly after the WBO confirmed that Haney must either defend his welterweight title against mandatory challenger Keyshawn Davis or risk losing the belt. While neither Haney nor Stevenson directly addressed the situation in their recent posts, the article did add another note to any future negotiations involving the former two-division world champions.
With Haney facing a WBO title decision and Shakur insisting that stern negotiations will take place behind closed doors, the pressure is now on both camps to determine whether the fight can go beyond an online exchange.
Dan Ambrose is a boxing journalist at Boxing News 24, respected for his direct analysis and extensive coverage of the global fight landscape. His reports focus on the most critical fights, division development and the most discussed stories in sports.
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Shakur Stevenson Doubles Down on Tim Tszyu vs Errol Spence Prediction: ‘Can’t Beat Him’
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June 12, 2026
Shakur Stevenson maintained his predictions for the Errol Spence Jr vs. Tim Tszyu fight, believing that one fighter would be too “mentally tough” for the other.
The meeting of the two former world champions will take place on July 25 in Australia at weight of 158 pounds to accommodate Spence’s inactivity.
Even though Tszyu insisted on fighting at super welterweight, his opponent clearly felt the extra 4 pounds would be appropriate after his three-year layoff.
This long break came after Spence suffered a ninth-round stoppage loss to Terence Crawford, who became the undisputed king of the 147-pound division in surprisingly one-sided fashion.
Spence previously held the WBC, IBF and WBA titles with victories over Shawn Porter, Kell Brook and Yordenis Ugas, although a weight augment always seemed inevitable.
Now the 36-year-old hopes to revive his career against Tszyu, who is coming off a two-point win after losing to Sebastian Fundora last July.
While their rematch ended in the seventh round, Tszyu showed tremendous strength against Fundora in 2024, only to lose the WBO title via split decision.
Later that year, the Australian suffered a third-round defeat to Bakhram Murtazaliev, with four-division world champion Stevenson saying: The whole fight against smoke that he thinks Spence is a level above him.
“I think so [Spence] I will do well. I wish Errol all the best; I hope Errol goes in there and beats Tim Tszyu.
“I’m an Errol Spence fan; I was okay with Errol Spence before [Crawford] fight. I know Errol is mentally forceful – Errol is a dog when it comes to fighting, so I don’t think Tim Tszyu can beat him.
Stevenson previously suggested that Spence could “destroy” Tszyu, believing the 31-year-old’s style was tailor-made for “The Truth.”
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