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Did Fury turn Wilder into a rapper? Reactions as Nigerian boxer turns to musician ahead of Anthony Joshua showdown
American professional boxer of Nigerian ancestry Deontay Wilder is unpredictable in both the ring and now with his career as a musician.
Wilder, formerly renowned for his deadly right hooks, has made an unusual turn into music.
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18:30 - 24.08.2023
Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder: Nigerian boxers set for 2 fight deal including 1 in Africa
Is Lagos possible? Nigerian boxers Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder set for 2 fight deal including 1 in Africa
Wilder is replacing the gloves with a microphone, according to the interpretation of his supporters and rivals.
Some suggest it is post-fight backup plans or an early retirement strategy when his boxing career comes to an end.
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00:05 - 13.08.2023
Anthony Joshua knockouts Tyson Fury lookalike Robert Helenius, set for Deontay Wilder
Anthony Joshua records 1st knockout win since 2020 against Robert Helenius, set for Deontay Wilder
Wilder vs Joshua fight in trouble
There are uncertainties about Wilder's $400 million card bout against a British professional boxer of Nigerian descent.
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The deal in the Middle East to organize a Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder mega-event in Saudi Arabia is now in peril, according to boxing promoter Eddie Hearn.
A significant factor was the change in Saudi boxing management toward the new organization hosting the Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou fight.
As a result, Anthony Joshua will probably fight a new opponent in December and Wilder's paycheck will now likely be delayed a second time.
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Reactions to Wilder's music
The intelligibility or content of the Bronze Bomber's lyrics is being questioned by his fans, who are perplexed by his lyrical choices.
They make a hilarious request for a more coherent interpretation as though the words are beyond their capacity to understand.
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Fans began to speculate about Wilder's newfound free time and whether it signals a stopped boxing career .
Some jokes added insult to injury by directly equating Wilder's musical career with his experiences with Fury.
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A fan made the hilarious suggestion that Fury's influence had an impact on both his musical expression and his fighting career.
While Wilder may be experimenting, the fans made sure their voices are heard in the background with a blend of humor, perplexity, and ringside nostalgia.
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