David Haye given a remarkable description of his experience sparring Deontay Wilder, specifically noting the ‘Bronze Bomber’s’ world famous power.
The British former WBA heavyweight champion had the WBC king of today in camp back when he was just a rising prospect in 2013.
David Haye shared rounds with Deontay Wilder
Now, ahead of Wilder’s rematch with Tyson Fury in December, he’s recalled the sessions.
Haye told BT Sport: “I truly think he’s the hardest punching heavyweight ever. It sounds like an exaggeration.
“I got hit by Wilder in sparring – and I’ve been hit by Wladimir Klitschko on the chin with 10oz gloves – there was more effect from Wilder hitting me on the top of the head with 18oz gloves with me wearing a headguard.
“It wasn’t even clean, it was glancing, but I felt that more. I remember thinking after the first time I sparred him, ‘This guy’s going to do something.’
“He was wild, all over the place but the power.
“One thing also no-one really mentions is Deontay Wilder’s punch resistance.
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“He can take a shot. I was giving him some digs; I’ve buzzed him a bit and he’s been back wanting more.
“Not only is it a good chin, his recovery power is great, most people you hit them with one shot their legs go a little bit and they’re not quite the same. He’s straight back on it.
“I remember thinking he can punch and he can take a shot so once he gets his technique up to scratch, which it is now, I knew from then this kid was going to be something very, very special.”
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