Deontay Wilder backs LeBron James: Boxing News: Many basketball superstars have made the move, as we saw with Shaquille O’Neal, Dennis Rodman, and many more who entered the world of professional wrestling and participated in some combat sports. However, as celebrity boxing matches have grown more and more famous, fans now want to see their favorite celebrities engage against renowned boxers. Talking on the same, Deontay Wilder backed former NBA star LeBron James for his boxing debut. Follow Combat Sports News Updates with InsideSport.IN.
Deontay Wilder backs LeBron James: NBA star supported by heavyweight knockout artist for potential boxing debut
Deontay Wilder backs LeBron James: Heavyweight knockout fighter backs NBA star for possible boxing debut
In a recent interview with ESNews, the interviewer stated to Wilder that LeBron James wouldn’t have a chance against him during a hypothetical boxing match. However, he backed James for the fight and asserted that James can actually outshine him in the bout.
When pressed about it, he stated, “You know everybody got a chance. Everybody has a chance what he said a puncher’s chance.” The interviewer replied, “Nah!! I don’t think he can punch,” Wilder added, “Long as you are able to swing just like basketball. I think it’s a game of luck.”
According to Wilder, King James’ basketball skills will provide him a considerable advantage to have great boxing skills. Indeed, given his height and athleticism, there is not much doubt that he will be able to excel in boxing just as he did in basketball.
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