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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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Deontay Wilder shows off incredible state-of-the-art home boxing gym ahead of former world champ's return fight
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DEONTAY WILDER has invested in a state-of-the-art home boxing gym ahead of his return fight. The former WBC champion looks to revive his career on July 27 against little-known Tyrrell Herndon. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Deontay Wilder has invested in a state-of-the-art home boxing gym Credit: Instagram @Bronzebomber 5 It comes ahead of his return Credit: Instagram @Bronzebomber 5 The gym has several custom boxing bags 5 There are LED lights fitted in for effect And he will do so having prepared for the bout in his custom-built gym dubbed "King of God's Army." It features a full-sized ring, several different boxing bags all with Wilder's logo printed out on it and LED lights to give a "dramatic" feel. There is also a lounge area and a massage table to relax in after tough sessions and motivational messages surround the building. Wilder purchased a £1.3million home in California in 2020 while still living in his £1m mansion in Lake Tuscaloosa. READ MORE IN BOXING WOULD BE WILD Wilder emerges as shock contender for AJ as Whyte rematch is ruled out The American was knocked out last June by Zhilei Zhang, 42, having been stunned on points by Joseph Parker, 33, in December 2023. His last win came in 2022 when he knocked out Robert Helenius in one round. Wilder was twice lined up to fight Anthony Joshua but blew his opportunity after defeats to Parker and Zhang. Joshua, 35, later lost to Daniel Dubois, 27, and has since been recovering from an elbow injury that required surgery. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS He is eyeing a return before the year ends as Frank Smith - CEO of Matchroom Boxing who promote AJ - named Wilder as a potential opponent. Smith told Boxing News: "Do you know what fight I love? If he comes through his warm-up, Deontay Wilder. "This sport is about narrative. It's about buying into fights that people have interest in and that's a fight that everyone would still have interest in. "Regardless of whether it didn't happen five years ago, people still want to see it now. So hopefully he can come through his fight."
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Deontay Wilder shows off incredible state-of-the-art home boxing gym ahead of former world champ's return fight
DEONTAY WILDER has invested in a state-of-the-art home boxing gym ahead of his return fight. The former WBC champion looks to revive his career on July 27 Advertisement 5 Deontay Wilder has invested in a state-of-the-art home boxing gym Credit: Instagram @Bronzebomber 5 It comes ahead of his return Credit: Instagram @Bronzebomber 5 The gym has several custom boxing bags 5 There are LED lights fitted in for effect And he will do so having prepared for the bout in his custom-built gym dubbed "King of God's Army." It features a full-sized ring, several different boxing bags all with Wilder's logo printed out on it and LED lights to give a "dramatic" feel. There is also a lounge area and a massage table to relax in after tough sessions and motivational messages surround the building. Wilder purchased a £1.3million home in California in 2020 while Advertisement READ MORE IN BOXING The American was knocked out last June by Zhilei Zhang, 42, having been stunned on points by Joseph Parker, 33, in December 2023. His last win came in 2022 when he knocked out Robert Helenius in one round. Joshua, 35, later lost to Daniel Dubois, 27, and has since been Advertisement Most read in Boxing CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS He is eyeing a return before the year ends as Frank Smith - CEO of Matchroom Boxing who promote AJ - Smith told : "Do you know what fight I love? If he comes through his warm-up, Deontay Wilder. "This sport is about narrative. It's about buying into fights that people have interest in and that's a fight that everyone would still have interest in. Advertisement "Regardless of whether it didn't happen five years ago, people still want to see it now. So hopefully he can come through his fight." 5 Anthony Joshua could still fight Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
