Deontay Wilder: The Journey Begins in The Pro Ranks

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By Jake Donovan - Let the paydays begin.

What a difference one word makes. Three months ago, the phrase sought by every Olympic athlete was “Let the Games begin,” four words that every amateur boxer strives to hear the moment they’re taught to throw their very first jab. [details]

[Silencers]

Hopefully he doesn't turn out to be another Michael Grant.

[PunchDrunk]

"as if being an Olympic gold medalist isn't enough of an attention grabber."

Huh?

[KostyaTszyu44]

good to hear hes isnt ****ing around in the amateurs anymore and is getting a start as a pro

[Davros?]

Glad to hear he is making his pro debut he will needs to work hard.

[JakeNDaBox]

"as if being an Olympic gold medalist isn't enough of an attention grabber."

Huh?

was supposed to say (and now says) Bronze. Momentary brain fart.

[MatteoAlderson]

I like Wilder, he was probably the only Olympian that I followed. I like his heigth and his power. And even though he started late, he was a Bronze Medallist at 22 years old so he's made up a lot of time already. And even though he's kind of skinny, he's young and should fill into a rock solid 225-230 pounder. I'm excited about this kid. They just need to keep him busy, focused, and out of trouble.