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Deontay Wilder called out by bitter rival years after sparring session ended in hospital trip
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Deontay Wilder called out by bitter rival years after sparring session ended in hospital trip

April 24, 2026|about 2 hours ago| 1 min read|Source: Boxing News Online| 0 comments

Deontay Wilder is being challenged to a "personal" grudge match by a bitter rival, years after a sparring session between the two reportedly ended with a hospital visit for one party. This call-out comes as Wilder enjoys a resurgence, having secured two consecutive victories since 2019. The boxing world now awaits to see if this long-standing animosity will finally culminate in a highly anticipated professional bout.

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is likely to land another big fight before the end of the year after success against Derek Chisora, and now one of his most fierce rivals has called for a ‘personal’ grudge match. Wilder has strung together two consecutive wins for the first time since 2019, first defeating Tyrrell Herndon in a low-profile return last […] The post Deontay Wilder called out by bitter rival years after sparring session ended in hospital trip appeared first on Boxing News.

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