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Undefeated WBC heavyweight champion Deontay WilderPhoto courtesy of Heightline
The sport of boxing is often defined solely by physical strength, the domination of a fighter being measured by the pain it can inflict voluntarily on each opponent.
However, despite its physical dynamics, boxing is not one-dimensional and the greatest fighters of all time have also mastered the ability to win the war in themselves before embarking on the ring. Thus, becoming a real champion is defined by the way we handle sacrifices, embrace the fight and show humility.
Standing at an impressive 6-foot-7, touting a spotless 40-0 professional record with an impressive knockout of 39 wins, it looks like the reigning WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder Most feared for his intimidating surroundings or for the unparalleled power of his punches. Yet what makes the defending champion the most dangerous is the mental approach he has developed for the sport. Driven by unshakable confidence, impenetrable conviction and unflagging concentration, the Alabama native has a rare collection of traits that reflect many of the greatest boxers in modern history.
Having started his boxing career at the age of 20, the 33-year-old has enjoyed a steady climb up the ranks, including winning the bronze medal as an amateur heavyweight at the 2008 Olympics. victory earned him the nickname "Bronze Bomber", which also serves as a subtle sign to boxing legend Joe Luis. Since he's triumphed on the world stage, Wilder has embarked on a historic race dominating the heavyweight division.
Prepare for his fight for the highly anticipated title on December 1st With Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder, holder of the belt since 2015, wins the title as holder of the title belt. His first title won three years ago made him the first American heavyweight champion in nearly a decade. This period represents the longest sequence in the history of boxing since the appointment of an American heavyweight champion. In addition to winning multiple championships, Wilder also has two playoffs in 2016 and 2017.
I spoke with Deontay Wilder of the WBC Heavyweight title defense, his battle test and his conquest of the biggest test of his life.
You talk a lot about being stronger than people expect and owning more people than people perceive you – say what you mean and how you define strength. & Nbsp;
Deontay Wilder: People always try to take advantage of those who do not watch the game. But people often confuse the difference between watching the game and being part of it. I lived with the belief that I would rather be the role than appearance, because looking as if you were capable of something does not mean anything. I never had a big frame. My body has always been slim and athletic. When I speak of force, I do not only refer to the physical, I also speak of mental strength. My spirit is extremely strong, which is why I say that I am a king. My mind is so keen because & nbsp; I made so many sacrifices and faced many challenges. As fighters, people do not understand how it is necessary to break down your body several days, weeks and months at a time. As a fighter, you must absorb the pain and inflict a punishment on your body every day of your awakening. No fighter is ever 100% when they enter the ring. They can say that they are in the best shape of their life, but that does not mean that their body does not suffer. However, I am ready for war and well trained. My mind and my body have been conditioned to follow this process. So I'm ready to go to war. We must also sacrifice things like not seeing our children. The first words we miss, they take their first steps and, in some cases, they are not there to see your child come into the world. Boxing is a sport practiced all year long and the work never stops. I always say that if I have to make all these sacrifices, then someone has to pay them.& nbsp; Success is not free, you must pay the price. Unfortunately, on December 1st, Tyson Fury will have to pay for my sacrifices.
How much mental struggle for you and how do you train or are you mentally prepared to continue competing in the sport at the highest level? & Nbsp;
Deontay Wilder: Belief is the only form of power that most people lack in the world, especially when they can not see it. This is the reason why many people lose confidence or do not have faith, because they can not see it in a tangible way. You must believe that something will happen before you see it manifest. I have always been an open-minded person who believes in the power of the event and visualizes what you propose to accomplish. When you badociate this sense of belief with a strong state of mind, you can do the impossible. You can dominate someone who is stronger than you physically by competing with your spirit. I can not say that sport is 100% mental, because there is an element of sport that requires physical fitness and preparation. You have to be fit, flexible and know how to move in the ring. But to be realistic, I think 97% of the fights are in your mind. Being able to prepare one's mind for certain situations requires a level of concentration and discipline that not everyone can exploit.& nbsp; One of the ways I train my mind is through meditation and visualization. See me able to do something. To see me grow and evolve. I am always striving to become better than last year. Every year, I want to be a better man, a better competitor and a better champion. Talking about these things and believing them is the basis for mastering the craft of strengthening your mind. With a strong enough state of mind, we can heal our own body; you can actually heal yourself with your own mind. As humans, we are so powerful. We have so much magic, energy and vibrations that can move things around the world. Everyone has already had a dream day. Allowing your mind to be free is a form of meditation.& nbsp; We do not know how our body is able to dream or consider these things, we just think it's normal. But imagine if you could exploit this power at any time? When you understand the level of power you have, you realize that you are an unstoppable force & nbsp;. I'm walking in my demonstration right now.
Considering your beginnings and all that you had to endure – How do you define the fact of yourself and how does this apply to your journey so far? & Nbsp;
Deontay Wilder: To make oneself means to overcome adversity every step of the way. & nbsp; Throughout my life, nothing has been given to me. So I had to take on huge challenges. I had to sit and wait for a lot of things while seeing others overtaking me. It's the importance of being strong. When we talk about the power of the mind, it acts with the conviction that you can, you will do it and you will do it – No, I will not do it, I hope, or maybe someday. You must say words of power, because our words are powerful. Everyone has a different life and we will not all succeed at the same time. The world would be so boring if the process was so simple. To make oneself also means sacrificing oneself. The sacrifices are not always for you. I have never been selfish and I believe that when you give to someone else, you always get it back in one form or another. I've always been willing to make sacrifices for my family because I never wanted to let them down. Pbading through the trials and tribulations of my life to come has only made me who I am. See my daughter born with a serious spine disease and having to undergo several surgeries, reach out and scream for help, but dad could not do it. The state of mind of a fighter made me want to help her, but I had to go back to father mode and understand that it was for her own benefit. I remember looking into her eyes while she was just a year old, when I first got into boxing, and I told her that dad would be a day heavyweight champion of the world. By telling him that that day, I will be able to support her beyond her convictions. I come from a story of unfulfilled promises, so I know what it means for someone to tell you something, then the years go by and it never manifests. To tell him, to pursue him without fear and finally to manifest him is an example of how I define myself as self-proclaimed.
For a sport that is characterized by its intensity, strength and confidence: how important is the balance between that with humility and staying firmly anchored?
Deontay Wilder: You definitely need a balance because it can be very dangerous without one. Sometimes people develop a perception of you without knowing who you are. They can create an image of you in their mind based on your profession but have no experience with you to understand the other side. People look at me in the ring or see what I say at press conferences and easily think that I am a crazy, vicious, explosive guy. But if they knew Deontay Wilder, they would see that I am a giant gentleman who would do anything for anyone. If they knew me, they would know that I love children. If they knew me, they would know that I help so many families to stay at home. I do not have to present my work this way because it is true to myself and comes from the heart. Just as God silently blesses us, I let my silence speak. & Nbsp; I am able to balance confidence and humility because I feel good about myself. Outside of boxing, I love who I am. I love being around my family. I love being around my kids and my wife. I never want to wear the fighting side in my family life. I would exercise too much power. People would be very scared of me. When I get on the ring, there is another side that takes me. This gives me the impression that all the muscles in my body are pumping. I feel titan and my state of mind is to destroy without mercy. When I fight, it does not tell me that I even know this person anymore. I do not care what you did or what you said. At this point, I was trained to destroy you; maybe even kill you, because that's possible in this sport. People are so scared when I talk about killing, because they know that I can do it. I am not the first person to say that, it has been said by powerful fighters for years. When I say it, people really have a problem with that because they know that I have the power to do it. I told my coach that I sometimes get scared of myself when I turn into Bronze Bomber, because the power I feel is too real and my mind goes into another dimension.
Be a world heavyweight champion, become the man and the fighter you are today – How important is falling in love with the process and trusting the timing of your life? & Nbsp;
Deontay Wilder:& nbsp; Without going through any struggle, how can you enjoy victory when you get there? You will not be able to. There is a saying that those who climb the fastest peaks also fall the hardest. Many people suffer a catastrophic fall because they do not know how to handle the rise.& nbsp; You see everyone around you rising and reaching the level you aspire to, knowing that you are working harder than them. You see that everyone has fallen in love with them and you congratulate them for doing so when you know that you are doing everything in your power to achieve your goal. You know you're better than them. You know that you deserve this place. But we must believe that the time has come and that it is simply a question of staying in the climb. When you get up slowly and you have to overcome obstacles, you appreciate it once at the top. You know how to behave, because you know that you were supposed to be in that position before you go there. None of my successes is a surprise to me. That's why I'm not really excited when I go out, because I've already fought against him several times in my mind before getting into the ring. It's through visualization and meditation. I do it with every fight. As for Tyson Fury, I've already fought it 75 times in my head at this point.& nbsp; December 1st, & nbsp; when the time comes to realize the realization, it will not be surprising to beat him, because I have already seen. I spoke it, I imagined it and I believe it. I could not come to this realization if I did not take the long way. There is no shortcut to real success, you have to go through adversity. It's also humiliating because it allows you to continue to be what you are without developing an ego that is beyond you. & Nbsp;I appreciate the fact that it took me so long to get to where I am because I have already taken on the toughest challenges of my life.
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Undefeated WBC heavyweight champion Deontay WilderPhoto courtesy of Heightline
The sport of boxing is often defined solely by physical strength, the domination of a fighter being measured by the pain it can inflict voluntarily on each opponent.
However, despite its physical dynamics, boxing is not one-dimensional and the greatest fighters of all time have also mastered the ability to win the war in themselves before embarking on the ring. Thus, becoming a real champion is defined by the way we handle sacrifices, embrace the fight and show humility.
Standing at an impressive 6-foot-7, touting a spotless 40-0 professional record with an impressive knockout of 39 wins, it looks like the reigning WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder Most feared for his intimidating surroundings or for the unparalleled power of his punches. Yet what makes the defending champion the most dangerous is the mental approach he has developed for the sport. Driven by unshakable confidence, impenetrable conviction and unflagging concentration, the Alabama native has a rare collection of traits that reflect many of the greatest boxers in modern history.
Having started his boxing career at the age of 20, the 33-year-old has enjoyed a steady climb up the ranks, including winning the bronze medal as an amateur heavyweight at the 2008 Olympics. victory earned him the nickname "Bronze Bomber", which also serves as a subtle sign to boxing legend Joe Luis. Since he's triumphed on the world stage, Wilder has embarked on a historic race dominating the heavyweight division.
In anticipation of his fight for the long-awaited title on December 1 with qualified contender Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder enters the ring as the holder of the title belt and wears the crown since 2015. His first title won three times years has made it the first American heavyweight champion in nearly ten years. . This period represents the longest sequence in the history of boxing since the appointment of an American heavyweight champion. In addition to winning multiple championships, Wilder also has two playoffs in 2016 and 2017.
I spoke with Deontay Wilder of the WBC Heavyweight title defense, his battle test and his conquest of the biggest test of his life.
You talk a lot about being stronger than people expect and having more people than people perceive you – talk about what you mean and how you define strength?
Deontay Wilder: People always try to take advantage of those who do not watch the game. But people often confuse the difference between watching the game and being part of it. I lived with the belief that I would rather be the role than appearance, because looking as if you are capable of something does not mean anything. I never had a big frame. My body has always been slim and athletic. When I speak of force, I do not only refer to the physical, I also speak of mental strength. My spirit is extremely strong, which is why I say that I am a king. My mind is so keen because I have made so many sacrifices and I have faced many challenges. As fighters, people do not understand how it is necessary to break down your body several days, weeks and months at a time. As a fighter, you must absorb the pain and inflict a punishment on your body every day of your awakening. No fighter is ever 100% when they enter the ring. They can say that they are in the best shape of their life, but that does not mean that their body does not suffer. However, I am ready for war and well trained. My mind and my body have been conditioned to follow this process. So I'm ready to go to war. We must also sacrifice things like not seeing our children. The first words we miss, they take their first steps and, in some cases, they are not there to see your child come into the world. Boxing is a sport practiced all year long and the work never stops. I always say that if I have to make all these sacrifices, then someone has to pay them. Success is not free, you must pay the price. Unfortunately, on December 1st, Tyson Fury will have to pay for my sacrifices.
How much mental struggle for you and how do you train or mentally prepare to continue competing in the sport at the highest level?
Deontay Wilder: Belief is the only form of power that most people lack in the world, especially when they can not see it. This is the reason why many people lose confidence or do not have faith, because they can not see it in a tangible way. You must believe that something will happen before you see it manifest. I have always been an open-minded person who believes in the power of the event and visualizes what you propose to accomplish. When you badociate this sense of belief with a strong state of mind, you can do the impossible. You can dominate someone who is stronger than you physically by competing with your spirit. I can not say that sport is 100% mental, because there is an element of sport that requires physical fitness and preparation. You have to be fit, flexible and know how to move in the ring. But to be realistic, I think 97% of the fights are in your mind. Being able to prepare one's mind for certain situations requires a level of concentration and discipline that not everyone can exploit. One of the ways I form my mind is meditation and visualization. See me able to do something. To see me grow and evolve. I am always striving to become better than last year. Every year, I want to be a better man, a better competitor and a better champion. Talking about these things and believing them is the basis for mastering the craft of strengthening your mind. With a strong enough state of mind, we can heal our own body; you can actually heal yourself with your own mind. As humans, we are so powerful. We have so much magic, energy and vibrations that can move things around the world. Everyone has already had a dream day. Allowing your mind to be free is a form of meditation. We do not know how our body is able to dream or consider these things, we just think it's normal. But imagine if you could exploit this power at any time? When you understand the level of power you have, you realize that you are an unstoppable force . I'm walking in my demonstration right now.
Considering your beginnings and all that you had to endure – how do you define the fact of yourself and how did this apply to your journey so far?
Deontay Wilder: To make oneself means to overcome adversity every step of the way. Throughout my life, nothing has ever been given to me, so I had to face enormous challenges. I had to sit and wait for a lot of things while seeing others overtaking me. It's the importance of being strong. When we talk about the power of the mind, it acts with the conviction that you can, you will do it and you will do it – No, I will not do it, I hope, or maybe someday. You must say words of power, because our words are powerful. Everyone has a different life and we will not all succeed at the same time. The world would be so boring if the process was so simple. To make oneself also means sacrificing oneself. The sacrifices are not always for you. I have never been selfish and I believe that when you give to someone else, you always get it back in one form or another. I've always been willing to make sacrifices for my family because I never wanted to let them down. Pbading through the trials and tribulations of my life to come has only made me who I am. See my daughter born with a serious spine disease and having to undergo several surgeries, reach out and scream for help, but dad could not do it. The state of mind of a fighter made me want to help her, but I had to go back to father mode and understand that it was for her own benefit. I remember looking into her eyes while she was just a year old, when I first got into boxing, and I told her that dad would be a day heavyweight champion of the world. By telling him that that day, I will be able to support her beyond her convictions. I come from a story of unfulfilled promises, so I know what it means for someone to tell you something, then the years go by and it never manifests. To tell him, to pursue him without fear and finally to manifest him is an example of how I define myself as self-proclaimed.
For a sport that is defined by its intensity, strength and confidence – how important is it to balance it with humility and stay together?
Deontay Wilder: You definitely need a balance because it can be very dangerous without one. Sometimes people develop a perception of you without knowing who you are. They can create an image of you in their mind based on your profession but have no experience with you to understand the other side. People look at me in the ring or see what I say at press conferences and easily think that I am a crazy, vicious, explosive guy. But if they knew Deontay Wilder, they would see that I am a giant gentleman who would do anything for anyone. If they knew me, they would know that I love children. If they knew me, they would know that I help so many families to stay at home. I do not have to present my work this way because it is true to myself and comes from the heart. Just as God silently blesses us, I let my silence speak. I am able to balance confidence and humility because I feel good about myself. Outside of boxing, I love who I am. I love being around my family. I love being around my kids and my wife. I never want to wear the fighting side in my family life. I would exercise too much power. People would be very scared of me. When I get on the ring, there is another side that takes me. This gives me the impression that all the muscles in my body are pumping. I feel titan and my state of mind is to destroy without mercy. When I fight, it does not tell me that I even know this person anymore. I do not care what you did or what you said. At this point, I was trained to destroy you; maybe even kill you, because that's possible in this sport. People are so scared when I talk about killing, because they know that I can do it. I am not the first person to say that, it has been said by powerful fighters for years. When I say it, people really have a problem with that because they know that I have the power to do it. I told my coach that I sometimes get scared of myself when I turn into Bronze Bomber, because the power I feel is too real and my mind goes into another dimension.
As the reigning World Heavyweight Champion, become the man and the fighter you are in today – how important is it to fall in love with the process and trust the timing of your life ?
Deontay Wilder: Without going through any struggle, how can you enjoy victory when you get there? You will not be able to. There is a saying that those who climb the fastest peaks also fall the hardest. Many people suffer a catastrophic fall because they do not know how to handle the rise. You see everyone around you rising and reaching the level you aspire to, knowing that you are working harder than them. You see that everyone has fallen in love with them and you congratulate them for doing so when you know that you are doing everything in your power to achieve your goal. You know you're better than them. You know that you deserve this place. But we must believe that the time has come and that it is simply a question of staying in the climb. When you get up slowly and you have to overcome obstacles, you appreciate it once at the top. You know how to behave, because you know that you were supposed to be in that position before you go there. None of my successes is a surprise to me. That's why I'm not really excited when I go out, because I've already fought against him several times in my mind before getting into the ring. It's through visualization and meditation. I do it with every fight. As for Tyson Fury, I've already fought it 75 times in my head at this point. December 1, at the time of realization, it will not be a surprise to beat him because I have already seen. I spoke it, I imagined it and I believe it. I could not come to this realization if I did not take the long way. There is no shortcut to real success, you have to go through adversity. It's also humiliating because it allows you to continue to be what you are without developing an ego that is beyond you. I appreciate the fact that it took me so long to get to where I am because I have already taken on the toughest challenges of my life.
