The former world heavyweight champion was called by his family to retire from his professional career.
Relatives and friends of Deontay Wilder also called on the boxer to end his professional career.
Deborah Wilder, the Bronze Bomber’s mother, turned to her son after losing the fight to Zhang Zhilei.
The woman urged the athlete to stop, finish his career and enjoy life.
“I texted him: ‘Son, we’re throwing a party for you. You gave us the best boxing matches in the USA when boxing was dead. you are old You took your path. It’s time to celebrate. Enjoy your life now. Teach other young people how to be a champion,” Michael Benson quotes Deborah Wilder as saying.
It can be remembered that Zhang Zhilei knocked out Deontay Wilder in the fifth round.
Earlier, the legendary Lennox Lewis called on Wilder to retire.
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