Malik Scott, trainer of former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, spoke out about his ward's defeat in his fight with Joseph Parker at the boxing night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Scott said in an interview with YouTube channel EsNews:
The best man won, congratulations to Joseph Parker. I’ve got nothing but genuine love and respect for him … He’s one of the best heavyweights in the world. There wasn’t no shame in losing to Joseph Parker. We had an awful night.
Recall, Parker defeated Wilder by unanimous decision of judges on boxing night in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
38-year-old Wilder's previous fight was held in October 2022, defeating Robert Helenius by knockout in the first round. He has 43 wins (42 by knockout), one draw and three losses on his record.
Parker, 31, previously boxed in October 2023, defeating Simon Kean by third-round knockout. He has 34 wins (23 by knockout) and three losses on his record.