After losing as a massive favorite on Saturday, Deontay Wilder gave boxing fans a subtle yet eye-opening hint on his mindset as the heavyweight star mulls his future plans.
Wilder (43-3-1) faced criticism and questions surrounding his career after falling in Saudi Arabia to New Zealand’s Joseph Parker (34–3) by unanimous decision, 118–111, 118–110, 120–108. After the stunning defeat, Wilder shocked the boxing world for a different reason when the 38-year-old suggested he’s considering retirement after a 15-year run.
“We’ll see what happens, we still have a little bit left, but I did a great job managing my money,” Wilder said, per talkSPORT.com. “I’m a happy fighter. I’ll be back, and if not, then it’s been a pleasure. I don’t know [if I still have the same fire I used to], a lot has calmed me down. I’ve been wearing this smile all week long and I’mma still wear it. Nothing can stop me on that.”
