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Wilder named his boxing idol: "Muhammad Ali has earned the respect and love of people around the world"

Alexandr Ormanji | Published Sept. 7, 2023, 10:18 a.m.

Deontay Wilder, a former WBC world heavyweight champion, answered the question of who is his idol in boxing.

“Muhammad Ali earned the respect and love of people all over the world, people of all nationalities, regardless of skin color, gender, size, position. I have nothing but respect for him, he is one of my mentors, my boxing idol."

Recall that earlier there was information that the teams of Wilder and Joshua agree on a duel.

Watch this story: Hearn explained under what condition Wilder could become Joshua's next opponent

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