Joseph Parker Dominates And Defeats Deontay Wilder

Highlights

• Wilder's cautious start and departure from his aggressive style allowed Parker to dominate the early rounds, resulting in a loss.
• Wilder struggled to establish his lead jab and had difficulty fighting on the inside, while Parker consistently outpunched him.
• Despite Wilder's increased aggression towards the end of the fight, Parker maintained composure and effectively defended against his attacks, potentially securing a victory.

Former WBC champion Deontay Wilder appeared to have lost his mega fight with Anthony Joshua after being dominated by Joseph Parker. He went the full twelve rounds for only the third time in his career and barely won any rounds. Wilder had been criticized for his resume and Parker is one of the best fighters that he has been in the ring with.

Wilder's best wins were over Luiz Ortiz in two fights, and he was outboxed for most of the rounds before landing his powerful right hand to seal the victories in those fights. He lost two fights to Tyson Fury suffering two losses. Parker secured the victory with judges' scores of 118-111, 118-110, and 120-108.

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How Deontay Wilder Lost To Joseph Parker

The Bronze Bomber Couldn't Find The Knockout

Deontay Wilder adopted a cautious start against former champion Joseph Parker, resulting in him losing most of the early rounds. This departure from his typically aggressive style allowed Parker to capitalize on the opportunity. Parker found success by applying pressure and landing effective shots, ultimately winning those rounds.

Wilder encountered difficulty in establishing his lead jab during the initial six rounds of the bout. In the seventh round, Parker maintained his advantage by consistently beating Wilder to the punch. Wilder faces difficulties fighting on the inside and fails to establish his jab effectively. However, in the eighth round, Wilder shifted to a more aggressive approach, successfully landing some flush punches on Parker, who displayed resilience in absorbing the blows.

Just before the ninth round, Parker retaliated with a devastating overhand that visibly hurts Wilder, altering the dynamics of the fight. In the ninth round, Parker maintains his dominance in the fight, while Wilder attempts to regain his footing.

Despite Wilder offering some offense towards the end of the round, it proved insufficient to shift the momentum in his favor. Parker continues to control the bout, showcasing his effective strategy and maintaining the lead. In the tenth round, Wilder fights with a sense of urgency, adopting a more aggressive approach. However, Parker remains effective with his offense, showcasing his control of the ring and preventing Wilder from making a significant comeback.

Despite Wilder's increased aggression, Parker maintains composure and continues to dictate the pace of the bout.

Entering the eleventh round, Parker sustained his dominance by consistently outpunched Wilder, who appeared to lack effective responses. Parker continues to exude confidence, firmly controlling the course of the fight and leaving Wilder searching for solutions to turn the tide.

In the final round, Wilder fights desperately, actively seeking a knockout to turn the tide. However, Parker defensively covers up with a high guard, effectively minimizing openings for the former WBC champion. Despite Wilder's efforts to secure a finish, Parker's solid defensive strategy prevents any significant breakthrough, allowing him to weather the storm and potentially secure a victory.

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Will Deontay Wilder Still Fight Anthony Joshua?

The Bronze Bomber Likely Lost The Opportunity

Despite Wilder being the heavily favored contender entering the match, sources revealed that he had a prearranged deal to face Anthony Joshua on March 9 in Riyadh. However, the realization of this agreement depended on both Wilder and Joshua emerging victorious in their respective bouts.