American boxer Deontay Wilder suffered a shock defeat at the hands of New Zealand boxer Joseph Parker on Saturday. Cash, France’s MMA star Cedric Doumbe gave his opinion on the former WBC champion, who he sees losing to Tony Yoka in the event of a fight.
The world of English boxing was buzzing with exciting fights in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Brought together by the promoter of the Riyadh festival, the same promoter who promoted the duel between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury on 28 October, several of the world’s heavyweight stars, including Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder, were back in the ring for a day dubbed “The Day of Reckoning”. With several fights on the programme on 23 December, including Wilder against Joseph Parker and Joshua against Otto Wallin, the evening was a memorable one, with stars such as CR7 and McGregor in attendance.
Deontay Wilder’s catastrophic performance
After several interesting fights, Deontay Wilder finally stepped into the ring after more than a year without a fight. Known for his legendary punching power, the man nicknamed “The Bronze Bomber” (46 fights, 43 wins, including 42 by KOs, and just 2 defeats) was eagerly awaited against New Zealander Parker, who has 37 fights to his name, with 34 wins and 3 defeats. Only beaten twice in his professional career, and by the same person, Tyson Fury, Wilder was expected to win on Saturday and prove that he is still very dangerous. However, in the ring, he surprised everyone, including Cedric Doumbe.
Known for his baffling punches and relentless attacks, Wilder was countered by Parker, who was more dangerous and enterprising in the ring. Uninhibited, the 31-year-old New Zealander did a brilliant job of avoiding Wilder’s much-vaunted right hand while going on the offensive, eventually winning by one-sided decision (120-108, 118-110 and 118-111) in a battle between two former world champions on Saturday night in Saudi Arabia. Showing no mercy to a battered Wilder, Joseph Parker put the former WBC champion (2015-2020) back in doubt for his future, which Cédric Doumbé sees as over.
Doumbe sees Yoka beating Wilder who “is finished
While questions are being asked about the next stage of Wilder’s career, which has shown a very pale, never-before-seen face, the PFL and French MMA star, as virulent as ever in his outbursts, initially admitted his analysis of Deontay was cash. “Wilder it was a pleasure to watch your old fights… I’m sad to have to tell you this, but uncle Deontay, let it go. It’s over,” Doumbé posted on X before adding insult to injury a few moments later by suggesting that Tony Yoka, the French boxer whose career is on a downward spiral, could beat the American star.
“Yoka turns Wilder off. You’re not ready for this debate”, said Cédric Doumbé. The tweet set the twittosphere ablaze. For some, even if Wilder was taken apart on Saturday, it wasn’t against a novice boxer, since Parker already has a name in the business as a former WBO champion who has already faced powerful opponents such as Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, whereas Tony Yoka is just starting out and hasn’t managed to make a name for himself against “second-rate” boxers.
Wilder clearly talks about retirement
In any case, Wilder, even if he can’t believe his performance, has announced that he is thinking about his future. “We’ll see what happens, we’ve still got a bit in reserve. But I’ve done a great job managing my money. I’m a happy fighter. I’ll be back, and if I’m not, then it will have been a pleasure. I don’t know if I still have the same fire in me, a lot of things have calmed down. I’ve been wearing that smile all week and I’m going to keep on wearing it. Nothing can stop me now.
In any case, Francis Ngannou is ready for the announced fight against Wilder. Behind his screen on Saturday, the Predator spoke of his enthusiasm for the future. “I’m licking my lips after watching this fight,” posted Ngannou on X.
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