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Deontay Wilder wasted no time reaching out to his coach after witnessing Anthony Joshua's devastating knockout over Robert Helenius in their recent bout. With Saudi Arabia potentially in the cards for a super-fight between Wilder and Joshua, the Bronze Bomber was eager to discuss the jaw-dropping finish with his trainer.
Relief in Joshua's KO Victory
Following Joshua's hellacious right-hand punch in the seventh round that left Helenius unconscious and in need of oxygen, Wilder's coach, Malik Scott, revealed that they both expressed relief in the knockout. In a conversation with October Red, Scott stated, "He was like, 'We needed that.' So we're both satisfied, the fight is bigger to me than it was because of the knockout, so shoutout to AJ for going out there and getting the job done."
Respect for Robert Helenius
Scott also highlighted the courage displayed by Helenius, who stepped in the ring with both Wilder and Joshua on short notice. He acknowledged the Finnish boxer's determination, stating, "It took a lot of courage to get in that ring with real killers especially on short notice. He just fought Deontay last October, had one fight back, and now he was right back in there fighting Anthony Joshua."
The Road Ahead: Wilder vs. Joshua
Representatives from the Saudi Arabian boxing scene were in attendance to witness Joshua's impressive victory, and now all attention is focused on a potential showdown between him and Wilder. Scott assured fans that the former WBC champion is ready for the challenge, with plans for a January bout. However, Wilder may take on another opponent before facing Joshua. Scott stated, "He'll be more than ready for a January showdown. Last time I checked with Deontay, we were looking for something for October. Hopefully, we can lock in an opponent, and from there, we'll go and knock out AJ in January."
It seems as though Andy Ruiz is not interested in fighting Wilder, so the search is on for another willing opponent who is up for the challenge. According to Scott, they are looking for someone "who really wants to fight and take a chance and unfortunately somebody else who is going to be knocked out."
