Deontay Wilder, 39, says he has ‘10 years left’ as he addresses retirement rumours
Deontay Wilder makes bold career claim amid Ngannou fight rumours
- Deontay Wilder, 39, has dismissed talk of retirement, stating he intends to continue his boxing career for another decade.
- This declaration follows two consecutive losses to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang, which had raised questions about his future in the sport.
- Wilder recently returned to winning ways in June, securing a knockout victory over Tyrrell Herndon.
- He believes heavyweight boxers can fight longer than those in lighter divisions, citing less damage and the example of Bernard Hopkins.
- With a professional record of 44-4-1, Wilder has also expressed interest in a future bout against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.