Zhilei Zhang's BRUTAL TKO STUNS Deontay Wilder In 5th Round I Boxing Recap I CBS Sports

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1 Jun 202408:05

Summary

TLDRDeontay Wilder suffered a shocking fifth-round knockout against Jay Jang in a heavyweight showdown in Saudi Arabia, marking his fastest loss and fourth defeat in five fights. The former WBC champion's performance raised concerns about his future in boxing, especially considering his age and past losses. Jang, with a record of 27-1, showcased his power and technique, opening up opportunities for a big payday and a potential title shot. The heavyweight division remains active, with Saudi Arabia's financial backing enabling high-profile matchups, though Wilder's career seems to be nearing its end.

Takeaways

  • ๐ŸฅŠ Deontay Wilder was knocked out by Jaye Jung in the fifth round, marking his fastest loss and the fourth loss in his last five fights.
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Wilder started his boxing career with a record of 42-0-1, but now stands at 42-2 after his recent losses.
  • ๐Ÿ† Jung's victory adds to his knockout record, with the total number of knockouts in his career now at 22, improving his overall record to 27-1-1.
  • ๐Ÿ” The fight was tense and did not live up to the high expectations often associated with heavyweight boxing matches.
  • ๐Ÿšจ Concerns are raised about Wilder's performance and whether he is past his prime, especially considering his age and previous losses.
  • ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™‚๏ธ Wilder's personal life changes, including a spiritual retreat, may have impacted his performance in the ring.
  • ๐Ÿค” Speculations about retirement are becoming more serious for Wilder, as his recent performances have been lackluster.
  • ๐Ÿ“… A scheduled fight for Wilder on August 3rd against Jared Anderson may not proceed given his recent loss.
  • ๐Ÿ’ธ Despite potential large paydays, retirement seems more likely for Wilder, who has not looked physically or mentally prepared for fights.
  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ Jung's win positions him for a significant opportunity in his career, possibly a rematch with Joseph Parker or a new bout with Anthony Joshua.
  • ๐Ÿ’ช Jung is recognized for his power and technique, and his win over Wilder could propel him into the upper echelon of the heavyweight division.

Q & A

  • What was the outcome of the heavyweight showdown between Deontay Wilder and Jaye Jung?

    -Jaye Jung knocked out Deontay Wilder in round five, marking the fastest loss of Wilder's boxing career.

  • What was Deontay Wilder's record before the fight with Jaye Jung?

    -Deontay Wilder started his career with a record of 42-0-1 and had lost four of his last five fights prior to facing Jung.

  • What was Jaye Jung's record after defeating Deontay Wilder?

    -After the knockout victory over Wilder, Jaye Jung improved his record to 27-2-1, with 22 knockouts in his career.

  • What was the significance of the heavyweight fight taking place in Saudi Arabia?

    -The fight was part of a trend where Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in sports, making many dream matchups happen and financially fueling the sport of boxing.

  • How did Brian Campbell describe the fight between Wilder and Jung?

    -Brian Campbell described the fight as dreadful and tense, not living up to the expectations often associated with heavyweight boxing matches.

  • What was Deontay Wilder's performance like in the fight according to the transcript?

    -Wilder's performance was described as lifeless, continuing a trend from his previous loss to Joseph Parker, showing a failure to launch or connect effectively in the ring.

  • What could be some factors contributing to Deontay Wilder's recent poor performances?

    -Factors could include age, damage from previous fights, and possibly a retreat he took last year which brought peace to his personal life but seemingly affected his performance in the ring.

  • What was the scheduled fight for Deontay Wilder after his bout with Jaye Jung?

    -Wilder had a fight scheduled for August 3rd in Los Angeles against Jared Anderson, an unbeaten American heavyweight prospect known as 'Big Baby'.

  • What does the future potentially hold for Jaye Jung after his victory over Deontay Wilder?

    -Jaye Jung is expected to get a big payday and a significant opportunity, possibly a rematch with Joseph Parker or a fight against Anthony Joshua or Daniel Dubois.

  • What was Jaye Jung's strategy and physical condition leading up to the fight with Deontay Wilder?

    -Jang came in 11 pounds lighter for this fight than his previous fight against Parker, indicating a focus on improving his cardio and being in better shape.

  • How does Jaye Jung's fighting style compare to Deontay Wilder's?

    -While both are known for their power, Jung is described as having very good technique, being a southpaw with a big frame, and relying on more than just one punch.

Outlines

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๐ŸฅŠ Deontay Wilder's Stunning Defeat by Jaye Jung

Deontay Wilder suffered a shocking knockout loss to Jaye Jung in the fifth round, marking his fastest defeat and the fourth loss in his last five fights. The former WBC champion, known for his powerful punches, delivered a lifeless performance, continuing the poor form since his December loss to Joseph Parker. Analysts speculate that age, cumulative damage from previous fights, and possibly a retreat from boxing for personal peace might have contributed to Wilder's decline. The script discusses the likelihood of retirement for Wilder, who once had an impressive career trajectory from stocking shelves to becoming a heavyweight champion. Despite a scheduled fight for August 3rd against Jared Anderson, the future seems uncertain for Wilder. The narrative also touches on the potential for dream matchups in boxing, fueled by Saudi Arabia's financial investments, and the implications of Jung's victory for his career, hinting at possible future bouts including a rematch with Joseph Parker or a fight against Anthony Joshua.

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๐Ÿ’ฅ Jaye Jung's Victory and Its Impact on Heavyweight Boxing

Jaye Jung's knockout of Deontay Wilder in the fifth round is examined in detail, highlighting Jung's attributes as a powerful yet technically sound boxer. Despite concerns about his stamina in previous fights, Jung's lighter weight for this bout suggests an improvement in his conditioning. The discussion points to Jung's potential to be a threat to anyone just below the top elite of the heavyweight division, given his knockout power and boxing skills. The summary also addresses the financial influence of Saudi Arabia on making high-profile fights possible and speculates on Jung's next steps, including the possibility of a match against Anthony Joshua. It is noted that heavyweights age differently, and Jung's ability to maintain his form over 12 rounds will be crucial for his continued success in the division.

Mindmap

Keywords

๐Ÿ’กDeontay Wilder

Deontay Wilder is a former professional boxer who held the WBC heavyweight title from 2015 to 2020. He is known for his powerful right hand and impressive knockout record. In the context of the video, Wilder's performance against Jaye Jung is discussed, highlighting his loss in the fifth round and his recent struggles, which have raised questions about his future in boxing.

๐Ÿ’กJaye Jung

Jaye Jung is a professional boxer who is mentioned in the script as having knocked out Deontay Wilder in the fifth round of their fight. Jung's victory is significant as it marks his 22nd knockout and improves his record to 27-1-1. The script discusses Jung's career progression and his potential future matchups in the heavyweight division.

๐Ÿ’กHeavyweight Division

The heavyweight division in boxing is the weight class with the heaviest fighters. It is often associated with big punches and dramatic knockouts. The script discusses the heavyweight showdown in Saudi Arabia, where Wilder and Jung fought, and the implications of the fight for the heavyweight division.

๐Ÿ’กKnockout

A knockout in boxing occurs when a fighter is unable to continue the fight due to being knocked down and unable to get back up within a 10-count. The script refers to Wilder's knockout loss to Jung in the fifth round and Jung's overall knockout record, which stands at 22.

๐Ÿ’กRetirement

Retirement in the context of sports, particularly boxing, refers to a fighter ending their career. The script suggests that Deontay Wilder may be considering retirement due to his recent losses and diminished performance, which raises questions about whether he has passed his prime.

๐Ÿ’กSaudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is mentioned in the script as the location of the heavyweight showdown between Wilder and Jung. The country has been investing heavily in sports, particularly boxing, and has been making many high-profile matchups happen.

๐Ÿ’กAnthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua is a British professional boxer who held multiple heavyweight championships. The script discusses the possibility of a long-awaited fight between Joshua and Wilder, which has not materialized due to Wilder's recent performances.

๐Ÿ’กOlympics

The Olympics are an international multi-sport event featuring summer and winter games. In the script, it is mentioned that Deontay Wilder won a bronze medal at the Olympics before turning professional, which is a significant achievement and part of his boxing history.

๐Ÿ’กPay-Per-View

Pay-per-view is a type of television broadcasting where viewers pay a fee to watch a specific event, such as a boxing match. The script mentions Wilder's involvement in blockbuster pay-per-view fights, indicating the commercial success of his past bouts.

๐Ÿ’กBronze Bomber

The 'Bronze Bomber' is a nickname for Deontay Wilder, which refers to his bronze medal win at the Olympics and his explosive power in the ring. The script uses this nickname to highlight Wilder's boxing legacy and his journey from an Olympic medalist to a professional heavyweight champion.

๐Ÿ’กTitle Defense

A title defense in boxing is when a champion fights against an opponent to retain their title. The script mentions that Wilder made more than 10 defenses of his WBC heavyweight title, indicating his dominance in the division for a period of time.

Highlights

Deontay Wilder was knocked out by Jaye Jung in round five.

This was Wilder's fastest loss and he has now lost four of his last five fights.

Jung's record improves to 27-1 with the 22nd knockout of his career.

The fight was tense and didn't live up to the heavyweight division's reputation for big fireworks.

Wilder's performance was described as lifeless, continuing from his loss to Joseph Parker.

Wilder's age and damage from previous fights might be affecting his performance.

Wilder's personal life improvements didn't translate to success in the ring.

Retirement is a serious consideration for Wilder after two poor performances.

Wilder was scheduled to fight Jared Anderson on August 3rd, but it's uncertain after this loss.

The fight that boxing fans have been waiting for, Anthony Joshua versus Deontay Wilder, seems unlikely now.

Jung came in lighter for this fight, indicating a focus on cardio.

Jung's victory could lead to a big payday and a significant opportunity in his career.

Jung's technique and power make him a threat in the heavyweight division.

Jung's win over Wilder is arguably the biggest of his career.

Jung's size and weight advantage over Wilder were noticeable.

Jung's age is not a concern; his ability to stay focused and train hard is what matters.

With financial backing from Saudi Arabia, any heavyweight matchup can be made in boxing.

Transcripts

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down goes Deontay Wilder Wilder getting

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knocked out by Jaye Jung in round five

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the fastest loss of his entire boxing

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career started his career 420 and one

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Wilder has now lost four of his last

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five fights as for Jung it's the 22nd

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knockout of his career he improves to

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272 and one

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overall and for more on the big

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heavyweight showdown in Saudi Arabia

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always say hello to CVS Sports combat

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sports analyst Brian Campbell okay BC uh

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an absolutely fantastic finish for Jung

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but the fight itself didn't seem like a

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lot was going on there what did you see

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no no a dreadful tense fight this is the

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other side of the heavyweight division

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which we know for big fireworks but

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sometimes the Delivery Systems to get

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there don't live up to expectations and

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that's what we saw for Deontay Wilder

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the former decorated longtime WBC

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champion who comes in with that

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reputation as one of the biggest

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punchers of the in the sports history

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but what he needed to do on this evening

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was save his reputation here at age 38

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we saw a lifeless performance from

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Wilder back in December when he lost to

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Joseph Parker and we saw a continuation

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of that here it's tough to pinpoint what

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exactly has gone wrong for Wilder along

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with age right and the Damage he took in

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his two losses to Tyson Fury maybe it

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was that iasa spiritual Retreat he went

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on late last year that brought peace to

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his life but when he has peace in his

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personal life what we've seen in the

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ring is a failure to launch or even

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obviously a bigger failure to connect I

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don't take joy in watching such a

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decorated menacing Champion essentially

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have a inability to let his hands go but

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as much as when we talk about a fighter

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being pasted his days we talk about the

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chin usually sometimes it's also just

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you can see what's in front of you but

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your mind can't activate the body to let

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the hands go with punches coming back

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this was a dreadful performance from

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Wilder and when we're talking about the

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ideas of retirement it's not just

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something you should take seriously this

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is now two fights in four or five months

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where we see he's well well well past it

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this would seem to be the end of Deontay

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Wilder at least at the upper echelon of

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the heavyweight division but he didn't

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speak after the fight so we haven't

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heard from Deontay Wilder what appears

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to be next for him in his boxing career

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well this was such a weird and unique

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situation right we know what's going on

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in Saudi Arabia so much money being put

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into the sport and so many dream

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matchups being made but Wilder had a

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fight scheduled already for August 3rd

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it's going to take place in Los Angeles

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it's the first Saudi Arabia promoted

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card in on us soil but he was supposed

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to be be taking on Jared Anderson the

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unbeaten American heavyweight Prospect

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known as big baby in a fight that I just

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can't see now can continue to go on and

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happen with wilder losing twice in four

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or five months and looking this badly

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you'd have to think retirement is in

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future even though the paydays out there

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could be tremendous but what everybody

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was hoping for was we were going to

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finally get the fight that never

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happened the one that was 10 years in

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the making Anthony Joshua versus Deontay

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Wilder once again though those

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performances make it where it's just not

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viable Wilder not letting his hands go

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he came in at only 214 lbs you can see

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the skinny legs he just didn't look

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physically or mentally to be in there

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and it's tough to see you have to

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remember this man's history he was 19

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years old stocking shelves overnight in

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a grocery store when his young daughter

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was born with uh with illnesses needed

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money he picks up boxing he wins a gold

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medal I'm sorry a bronze medal at the

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Olympics then turns Pro and without the

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requisite technique and normal let's say

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te boxing skills that we see he carried

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that big right hand all the way to a

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world title made more than 10 defenses

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made huge money in Blockbuster

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pay-per-views including that trilogy

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against Tyson Fury it's been the

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American dream it's been an incredible

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story for the bronze bomber but that

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story looks far far over at this point

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yeah heck of a career perhaps a big time

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overachiever Deontay Wilder it looks

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like the top of the heavyweight division

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is pretty much set at least in the near

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term we're going to see a rematch for

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the Undisputed four belt title coming up

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later this year where does this win

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leave Jay J in his career he's not a

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young man he's in his 40s now yeah look

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he had been built so slowly as a young

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prospect that nobody took him seriously

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credit to Big Bang Jang as he likes to

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call himself for getting serious he

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brought on American trainer Shawn George

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he's become an elite threat he'll get a

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big payday off of this but even though

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it looked like he wanted Anthony Joshua

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next Joshua seems to be lined up with

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Daniel Dubois who in tonight's co-main

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event knocked out Philip erovic to score

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the interim ibf title let's see Anthony

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Joshua against DUIs later in the year we

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know we have usyk Fury 2 in December for

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all four belts but big bang Jang is

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going to get a big one whether that's a

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rematch with Joseph Parker who just beat

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him in a controversial fight two months

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ago or not either way big business at

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heavyweight and with Saudi Arabia

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financially fueling these matchups

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there's no matchup that can't be made in

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my opinion right now in boxing and

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that's an exciting time for a fan look

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big bang Jang using that big bang to

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knock out Deontay Wilder Wilder in the

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fifth round of this fight is is that

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hiso is he kind of like Wilder like he's

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a one punch guy J big dude too he's

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closer to wilder than he is let's say

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Alexander usyk where he does rely on the

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big power but Jang is sneaky he's got

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very good technique he's 6'6 a southpaw

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from China I mentioned that it took him

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a while to put his game together the

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only really shortcomings of late for him

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in recent years has been a bad gas tank

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but you saw that he came in 11 pounds

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lighter for this fight than he did just

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a couple months ago against Parker it's

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tough to see me to see him in my opinion

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outp pointing the true Elites in this

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division but anybody just short of that

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he's a knockout threat he can handle him

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himself as a boxer he's had a tough

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couple tough wins where he hasn't looked

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great in there but he's got a a Gody

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record and this is arguably you could

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say the biggest win of his career he

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will advance from this and get a very

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big opportunity he's got a big frame

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look he's facing another 66 guy in

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Deontay Wilder and he outweighed him by

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like 60 plus pounds at the weighin do

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you think that factored in at all and

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and Ken used to maybe lose a couple of

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those

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pounds no I really like the shape that

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Jang wasen I've seen him more overweight

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I mentioned the cardio issues in fact

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look he's had fights where he admitted

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afterwards he didn't drink water

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throughout all of training camp didn't

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realize the importance of it so he's had

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an up and down run but he can punch he

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can box I think when he takes his cardio

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seriously it raises the level of threat

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look if he goes in there and can advance

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let's say to an Anthony Joshua fight

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he's still a wild card heavyweights age

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differently no one's concerned about the

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41 next to his name you're really just

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concerned can he continue to stay the

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course put in the work and be a big time

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threat over 12 rounds I say he can be

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he's in this title picture all right

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that's CBS Sports combat sports analyst

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Brian Campbell BC thanks so much for the

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knowledge much

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appreciated Deontay Wilder if this is it

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well it's been trending that way for a

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while Deontay Wilder began his career

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420 And1 and you'll see here he lost

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four of his last fights including a

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fifth round KO in Saudi Arabia on

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