Wilder’s Got That Killer Look In His Eyes

Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang both looked strong, ready for a fight when they faced each other today in the final press conference before their heavyweight bout this Saturday.
Wilder Is Ready To Risk It All
I’ve watched a lot of Wilder’s past fights, but I’ve never seen him have the strong look he showed today. It looked like he was ready to unleash another of his powerful right hands right there against ‘Big Bang’ Zhang (26-2-1, 21 KOs).
Promoter Eddie Hearn’s encouragement of former WBC heavyweight champion Wilder (43-3-1, 42 KOs) seems to have worked, or he may realize that if he loses, this is the end of his career. He did a great job of strengthening the Bronze Bomber, telling him that he could still be one of the best players in the sport, and making him believe in himself.
Those pep talks Hearn has been doing with Wilder make him look like he’s ready to walk through fire for the Matchroom promoter. If Deontay can come out on top, it would be a huge turnaround and a great promotional tool for Hearn to attract other fighters to his company.
Whatever it is, Wilder seems ready for a fight, prepared to leave the safety of his foxhole and step onto the battlefield, risking everything to try to defeat Hearn, Matchroom, and, most importantly, his career.
Zhang Allegations: Is Hearn Kissing Wilder’s A?
“You’re right. If he knocks out Zhang, he will be one of the biggest names in the sport. So, of course, I want to have a good relationship with him,” said promoter Eddie Hearn of Boxing King Media, when told that Zhilei Zhang said the song was ‘Kissing Wilder’s a**.’
“Look, I’m working with one of the funniest, most popular, and one of the best-selling stars in the world. “I want to work with Deontay Wilder after a long time on Saturday night,” Hearn continued.
“An amazing card and an amazing idea. It’s good,” said Hearn about the $3 million bonus if the Matchroom Boxing team wins. “Frank and I have to be paid. So, we have a lot on the line.
“I have been in the game for 15 years to be the biggest promoter in the world. Now, working with His Excellency is an unbelievable blessing. “My business is in amazing shape,” Hearn said.

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