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Marsellos Wilder is leaving his job at Dollar Tree four years after his last professional fight

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Marsellos Wilder in a video posted online announcing he had quit his job at Dollar Tree.

Marsellos Wilder, the younger brother of former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, said he left his job at Dollar Tree and posted a video of himself leaving his job.

In the recording, Wilder explains why he is leaving, claiming he cannot continue the business following a dispute with the store’s management.

He also accuses him of inappropriate behavior. This claim has not been independently verified.

The video attracted attention online because of the contrast between where Wilder was a few years ago and where he is now.

Video about getting out of the dollar tree

In the footage, Wilder can be seen walking away from his situation, giving his side of the story and saying he had no choice but to leave.

While the allegations relate to his own account and remain uncorroborated, the broader reaction has focused on the bigger picture: a player who once graced the headlines of his career now works in retail to get by.

From Undercards to Retail

It wasn’t that long ago that Marsellos was still boxing on the same cards as his brother.

In November 2019, World Boxing News was in Las Vegas when Wilder was knocked out by Dustin Long on the Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz. A single shot ended the fight in the fourth round.

After this defeat, he tried to rebuild himself. WBN later covered Marsellos sparring with Deontay in the build-up to the Tyson Fury pay-per-view, talking about learning on the job and pushing forward.

However, Wilder’s last recorded fight was in March 2022, when he returned from a long break and lost a split decision to Eric Abraham in a four-round fight. He hasn’t fought since then.

Outside of boxing, he has pursued music and other endeavors, but the reality for many fighters is straightforward: when the fights end, the bills don’t.

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Boxing does not provide a safety net

Wilder’s situation struck a chord because it’s more common than people care to admit.

Boxing has no retirement plan or guaranteed landing spot for undercarded fighters. If you don’t get to the top level and stay there, life after the ring can come quickly.

For Marsellos Wilder, going from a pay-per-view week in Las Vegas in 2019 to performing at the Dollar Tree a few years later is a tough transition.

The video of his passing is now publicly available, and regardless of what people think of it, the broader point is clear: Boxing careers can end peacefully, and the real world waits for when that happens.


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Ryan Garcia wants to train with Naoya Inoue in Tokyo and broadcast it live

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Image: Ryan Garcia Wants To Train With Naoya Inoue In Tokyo And Stream It

The proposed sessions would bring together two world champions from different weight categories. Ryan currently holds the WBC welterweight title and Inoue is the undisputed junior featherweight champion.

A notable part of Ryan’s post was his willingness to stream workouts.

One of the things Ryan mentioned in his X post was his desire to stream workouts. Ryan didn’t say whether he would bring the idea to Naoya to see if he agreed with it or not, nor did he give a date when he would train with the Japanese star.

At this stage, Ryan’s comments appear to reflect purpose rather than final findings. Although he has publicly outlined the plan, Inoue has not announced any potential training session.

If training takes place, they will bring together champions separated by more than 20 pounds in weight. Ryan is fighting in the welterweight division, and Inoue is building his championship streak in the junior featherweight division.

The idea remains one Ryan hopes to implement during his visit to Tokyo, with the added possibility of giving fans a glimpse of the session via livestream.

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Tyson Fury ‘very interested’ in fighting ‘one of the most avoided heavyweights’: ‘Let’s do it’

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Tyson Fury ‘very interested’ in facing ‘one of the most avoided heavyweights’: “Let’s make it happen”

Tyson Fury is set to take part in the long-awaited clash with Anthony Joshua, but first he needs a warm-up. Now another challenger has been added to the fight, and Fury is “very interested” in the proposed fight.

The long-awaited clash between Fury and Joshua has finally been signed and will take place pending success in their tune-up fights. While Joshua is scheduled to face Kristian Prenga next month, Fury remains without an opponent for his August outing.

Promoter Frank Warren promised a “good” opponent but he recently ruled out the possibility of the “Gypsy King” facing Joshua’s former defeater Andy Ruiz Jr., who is believed to have priced himself out of the fight.

I’m talking to Play UKJoshua’s other rival, Jarrell Miller, has revealed that Fury is “very interested” in fighting him as he discusses a potential all-American clash with Deontay Wilder.

“I’ve been one of the most avoided heavyweights for a long time. We’re seeing it now. We’re trying to get Deontay Wilder out there. There’s no fight in front of him. I’m the top heavyweight in America right now, so we’re trying to make certain things happen. Let’s see if he can take control.”

“Tyson Fury is also very interested. I would love to fight these guys. Deontay or Tyson would be a wonderful fight for me. Let’s see if we can make it happen.”

Fury’s manager, Spencer Brown, recently confirmed both fighters’ desire to make the fight happen, but said Miller would likely not be able to complete a full training camp on time.

The American has already scored two victories in 2026, defeating both Kingsley Ibeh and Lenier Pero, and the 37-year-old hopes those triumphs will earn him another chance on the huge stage.

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Zuffa Boxing Dublin card confirmed for August 8 at 3Arena

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Zuffa Boxing has announced that its first event in Ireland, branded Zuffa Boxing 10, will take place on Saturday, August 8 at the 3Arena in Dublin. Organizers of the promotion, headed by Dana White, said details about the main event, joint performance and ticket sales will be announced soon.

According to the promotion, the card will be broadcast on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and streamed on Paramount+ in the US and Canada. Its broadcasts in the UK and Ireland are covered by a long-term contract with Sky Sports announced in March.

The expected headliner of the Cork middleweight gala will be Callum Walsh (16-0, 11 KO). according to 42 and Irish boxing, although Zuffa has not confirmed this card. Walsh won Zuffa Boxing’s debut event on January 23 in Las Vegas with a unanimous decision over Carlos Ocampo and has not fought since. The Cobh native, trained by Freddie Roach, fought mainly in the United States, but once boxed in Dublin, headlining the 3Arena gala after his victory over Przemysław Runowski.

The 42 reports that Monaghan’s Aaron McKenna (20-0, 10 KO) is set to be the main support for an IBF middleweight world title fight against Italian Etinosa Oliha (22-0, 10 KO). Both pairs are expected to fight for the vacant belt that became available after Janibek Alimkhanuly was stripped of his belt following a failed anti-doping test. McKenna is third in the IBF rankings and Oliha is second.

Dublin will be Zuffa Boxing’s second card outside the United States. The first event, Zuffa Boxing 07, will take place this Saturday at the Bournemouth International Center in England, where former world cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith will face Ryan Rozicki in a 10-round cruiserweight main event.

The August 8 date means the Dublin gala will take place a week after Queensberry Promotions’ show at the same venue, headlined by Pierce O’Leary against Mark Chamberlain, with Tyson Fury scheduled to appear.

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