Former World Boxing Council (WBC) champion American Deontay Wilder lost to New Zealander Joseph Parker in the fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The fight continued for 12 rounds. The victory was awarded to Parker by unanimous decision. Wilder has lost three of his last four matches.
Also at the tournament in Riyadh, Russian Dmitry Bivol defeated Briton Lyndon Arthur in the fight for the title of World Boxing Association (WBA) light heavyweight champion. Created “socialbites.ca” online broadcast duel.
Shelley Finkel, manager of boxer Deontay Wilder, in March 2023 saidHe said that his client would agree to fight Alexander Usik if the Ukrainian player’s fight with Tyson Fury fails.
“If a fight with Oleksandr Usyk is possible, Deontay Wilder would accept it immediately,” Finkel said.
Usyk and Fury are scheduled to meet on February 17, 2024.
Russian fighter previously named Conor McGregor best boxer In the history of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).