Evolution Of The Heavyweight King- The “BronzeBomber” Pt 2
BY Scottie “The Context” White
18 May, 2019 calendared his next assignment to face his mandatory challenger, an individual in Dominic Breazeale (20-2 18KOs) noticeable a second lose in his Barclays Center demise as he was introduced to the “BronxBomber” undefeated WBC champion Deontay Wilder, now (41-0-1 40KOs.) In history, the underscoring banter was that boxing is a “Gentlemans” sport, and to its credence will always have a fighter and foe cliché. Wilder and Breazeale animus catalogs an archival disdain that mutually fulminated up to inking the date for competitive retribution. The frequency in their verbal sparring amplified the media waves. Wilder was remorseless in his declaration for a body on his record, his reciprocation to legally kill a man and get paid for doing it. Just weeks earlier, Wilder 6’7 arsenal posted on the steps drenched in sweat, this was his cool down normally after training but this day the cameras rolled to his every word.
SCATHING WARNING ISSUED
“Eating my steaks and drinking my protein shakes – brief pause; You in trouble now, this man go down and he don’t get up, he close his eyes, and he don’t wake up, you guys fault – you ask for it! Ya”ll want it – you got it! I don’t want to hear a dam thing, no I’m not gon feel sorry, not gon feel no remorse, not gon feel no sorrow, not going feel no sympathy, you hear it from the mouth itself -You heard it from me!” – Wilder said.
From the audibles I’m certain there were raised eyebrows with menacing squinting, especially from those who are overly theatrical just because the banter came from Wilder himself. Several months earlier, Wilder mentioned on the “Breakfast Club” radio cast in 2018, “I want a body on my record, I want one-said Wilder.” That’s the Bronzebomber, he want [a body], when I’m in the ring, like I am the Bronzebomber.” The backlash was expeditious which many were exacerbating the figurative sense as if it was the contrary. As I covered boxing to its decades, the words were indeed visceral but yet a stern commonality of boastful machismo from the past time of fighters before him. The gateway of social media integrates various data threads to permit “freedumb of speech” from those who are judgmental keyboard mongers. But what I respect, is Wilder never capitulates to kow-tow for forgiveness when pressed for answers, one can assume he’s woke to his levitated platform both in/out the ring.
Wilder/Breazeale reflection on their altercation where both residing relatives cross paths, verbal and physical exchanges ignited a serious altercation betwixt both parties, leading to a fracas. In no way, was this mistaken identity. The cross threading of stories led to residual finger pointing and to be honest, cogitation is warranted for the public masses to properly adjudicate the debunking register of culpability. What was evident, is that now, both men now are contractually committed to unleash their proverbial showdown in Brooklyn, at the Barclays Center in a championship clash.
Wilder expressed in fight camp to his astute vigilance to revert back to the basics, an area of his innate gift thus far baptizing all of his opponents to the ceremonial intervention of brutish unconsciousness, it was a matter of polishing up a lineal jab or even strategizing setups to a compilation of different looks in the heat of battle. This fruition is a testament to sustaining advancement and not complacency. I had the pleasure of attending a media scrum during his fight camp at Jay Deas Tuscaloosa-based Skyy boxing gym. Wilder presented a friendly, approachable intensity but laser focused as he peppered, a chirping set of stinging combinations to the reggae melody “Three Little Birds” by Legend Bob Marley | The Waiters.
During a break, I ask head trainer Jay Deas about reimplementation of the boxing fundamentals and was it influenced as a result of Wilder 12-round decision draw verse London lineal champion Tyson Fury, his response was “No!” It was the right time because Wilder success has encompassed a toolbox of innate talent,” in summation the intent was to polish up his set of wrenches with technical wrinkles to addition his standing cache, only to enhance his over all prowess. Wilder has succeeded with a reclining purgatory of all his opponents, not to forget weighing much lighter in balancing the scales at 205-209 respectively. Increasing his weight around 225-lbs and honing in the technical basics were key points for his outing versus Breazeale. .
Wilder – Breazeale Verbal Sparring at presser
The champ enters the stage to a Red light district of media presence to the shutter of anticipation for the final presser. The shoulder to shoulder clamoring sets the lens in action as both fighters abreast on opposite sides, flanking the center podium hosted by Brian Custer mediating the finale. Wilder speaks about learning on the job from the Olympics as he advanced up the professional ranks, dedicated to being a long-term champion and nothing to the contrary.
Tensions barometered quickly, Wilder fired back at Breazeale opening comments by directing his security Chris to deliver an urban dictionary to Breazeale, a retort to Breazeale comprehensive criticism of Wilder vocabulary. Wilder proceeded “I’m untextbooked, unorthodoxed, how do you prepared for Deontay Wilder, no way you can prepare, It’s been a long time coming for him. “He asked for this and he shall receive. Come May 18, on Showtime at the Barclay Center, he going to get everything he receives, watch me catch this dove, watch me fade him out baby, my blood is boiling right now but its so much money on the line and my family gotta eat.”