Panel: Do you think Deontay Wilder can once again climb to the top of the heavyweight category?
This week’s panelists were asked to predict the future of heavyweight Deontay Wilder, who returns from a 2021 loss to Tyson Fury this weekend.
Denzel Bentley (British middleweight champion)
Most certainly. A man with that strength is always dangerous, especially with his toughness. We need to see if he still has that toughness, that dog in him, in his next fight, but if he still has that and he can still shoot, he will be fine. They say power is the last thing to go and he has a lot of it.
Michael Conlan (Featherweight Champion)
Yes, I believe he can. A man possessing that kind of strength can do anything in the heavyweight division. I don’t think he’ll beat (Tyson) Fury but, with a few wins and confidence built back, you can’t disqualify him.
Dave Allen (Strong contender)
Wilder is capable of beating every heavyweight in the world. I don’t make him a favourite to beat some of them, but it wouldn’t be surprising if he left any of them on their backs.
Ryan Walsh (Former British featherweight champion)
He definitely has a punch. The question is does he still have the will, the desire and the desire? Robert Helenius would be a good test for these questions. With just punch power, yes, he can get back to the top. Keep in mind that almost always take only one from the “Bronze Bomber”.
