Over the weekend, Deontay Wilder tasted defeat for the first time, losing to Tyson Fury.
This first loss also marked the end of Wilder’s reign as WBC heavyweight champion.
While Wilder is no doubt disappointed with the way things unfolded in the ring on Saturday night, he’s received well-wishes from many members of the combat sports community.
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One of the latest to chime in is undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather sent Wilder a message of support on Instagram, urging the community to “uplift” the vanquished champion.
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