Deontay Wilder loses to Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia [Full Video Highlight]

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In a surprising turn of events, Joseph Parker emerged victorious over former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, securing a unanimous decision with judges scoring it 118-111, 118-110, and 120-108.

The defeat disrupts Wilder's plans for a much-anticipated showdown with Anthony Joshua, who also fought on the same card and defeated Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia.

This marked Wilder's third loss in 47 fights, with the previous two defeats coming against Tyson Fury in their trilogy. Despite the setback, the 38-year-old American remains optimistic about his future in the sport.

In an Instagram video, Wilder expressed, "I don't know what happened to be honest. My timing was off, and I didn't let my hands go like I was supposed to. Sometimes it gets like that, but you live to see another fight. You live to see another moment, that's all that matters. I'm still full of happiness, I'm still full of joy, and still full of smiles."

Acknowledging the disappointment of the loss, Wilder assured his fans that this is not the end of his journey. He thanked everyone for their support and conveyed his determination to bounce back. "This is not the end; we'll be back," he emphasized.

The unexpected outcome has implications for the highly anticipated bout between Wilder and Joshua, which was slated for early 2024. Despite the setback, Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, expressed resilience, stating, "We signed the contract finally, and then that happens, he lost every round to Parker, but we move on."

Joshua, a two-time champion, also shared his perspective on the situation, acknowledging the uncertainty in elite-level boxing. He expressed openness to a future clash with Wilder, recognizing the potential for an exciting matchup.

"Me and him can still get it on, we can still get it cracking. I believe I'm a massive threat. I still believe Wilder is a threat, and I still think it does amazing numbers if we get it on," Joshua stated.

As the boxing world processes this unexpected turn of events, fans remain eager to see how the landscape of the heavyweight division will unfold in the coming months.

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Source: bbc.com

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