Deontay Wilder Statue Announced In Tuscaloosa As “Bronze Bomber” Claims He Will Keep Fighting

By: Sean Crose

He may no longer be the WBC heavyweight champion of the world, but Deontay “Bronze Bomber” Wilder is still worthy of attention – serious attention. On Wednesday, a bronze statue of Wilder was unveiled in his hometown of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at the Tuscaloosa Sports and Tourism (TTS) building. The statue was created by local artist Caleb O’Connor. “We are delighted to announce this highly anticipated artwork featuring Bronze Bomber – Tuscaloosa’s world champion boxer – and created by Caleb O’Connor, who was made Tuscaloosa his home and created many other beautiful pieces of work in our city,” Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox said. “We are proud of his (Wilder) achievement and are delighted that the visitor center will house this incredible statue,” said TTS CEO Don Staley.

However, a statue in his honor isn’t the only news involving Wilder. “I’m looking to continue my career with certainty,” boxer 42-2-1 say on wednesday at the ceremony. “I have a lot of other things that I have to deal with. I will be away from my children if I go back, because now I can enjoy my life as fully as I want. I have sacrificed a lot to get to this position in my life, to be able to live the life I want for the rest of my life.” However, Wilder made it clear that he feels he also has responsibilities outside of his family. “I apologize to my family if it was an inconvenience,” he said, “but the world needs me. And I have to go back to the call of duty at this point.”

According to Wilder, there are fans asking for him to come back. “I was asked very highly,” he said. “A lot of people have told me, ‘Come back, come back.’ I’d say I’m back by popular demand. ” According to Wilder, boxing needs an American star. “When there’s an American champion that thrives, there’s nothing like it,” he said. take place. Everyone knows the difference now.”

Wilder last saw action in the fall of 2021 when he lost in a spectacular bout to arch-rival Tyson Fury. It was the third matchup between the two, all memorable. Although Wilder ended up on the losing side two out of three times – his first fight with Fury ended in a draw – the struggling Alabaman clearly feels he has a duty to win the world championship. world again.