Deontay Wilder at Peace Following Upset Loss to Joseph Parker

Deontay Wilder is at peace with his decision loss to Joseph Parker on the Day of Reckoning card this past weekend weekend.

“The Bronze Bomber” appeared somewhat complacent throughout the build-up to the fight, and he went on drop scorecards of 118-111, 118-110 and 120-108 in a significant upset. Asked about his plans for the future, Wilder hinted that he might be nearing retirement.

“We’ll see what happens,” he said during his post-fight interview in the ring. “We have a little bit more left, but I’ve done a great job with managing my money, investing and I’m a happy fighter. We go ahead and do what we do, and we go home and live and spread love to the family and all our loved ones, and then on to the next. I’m a warrior, so I’ll be back soon. And if not, then it’s been an enjoyment. It is been a pleasure and I appreciate everybody for the love and the support that they’ve been giving me for over the years.”

A 2008 Olympic bronze medallist, Wilder was a longtime WBC champ before losing his strap to Tyson Fury. Asked if he has the same fire left, the Alabama native said that he has found a lot of “peace” is his life after trying the psychedelic drug ayahuasca.

“I’ve done ayahuasca. I found a lot of peace in my life. I found a lot of happiness in my life,” he said. “I’ve been wearing this smile all week long and I’m going to still wear it, win, lose, or draw. I’m going to wear my smile because I’m blessed and I’m highly favored. And I don’t think nothing can stop me on that.

“That’s what it’s all about: being a warrior, going in and giving it all you got, and if you come up on the short end, you just get back up and you keep trying. That’s what life is all about. Falling and getting back up, falling and getting back up. You can’t quit. You can’t give up.

“You must keep going, for we all have greatness in us, but greatness is only determined by service and I’m going to continue to apply my service, baby.”