Boxing Expert Surprised With Deontay Wilder’s Choice of Malik Scott Being Added to the Camp
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The boxing world continues to reel, following the news that the corner of Deontay Wilder will look starkly different. Chiefly, Wilder’s advisor, Shelly Finkel, came out and confirmed to ESPN that long-time co-trainer Mark Breland would no longer corner Deontay. The news has received mixed to negative reviews considering the longevity the two shared in their association.
Breland came under fire from ‘The Bronze Bomber’ himself after he stopped Wilder-Fury 2 back in February. Deontay had absorbed heavy punishment from Tyson Fury, and the towel was thrown in the seventh round after two hefty knockdowns. In the days that followed, Wilder had quickly voiced his displeasure over the corner stoppage, and talks about parting ways surfaced.
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“I am upset with Mark for the simple fact that we’ve talked about this many times,” Wilder said in late February.
“I’m not being emotional now. For many, many years, I have talked about this to my team. I’ve told them many times that if anyone throws the towel in on me, there will be consequences.”
Boxing guru’s raise eyebrows over the new camp of Deontay Wilder
Showtime analyst Al Bernstein has seen it all in his career but couldn’t help but remark at the change. The talks of Malik Scott in Mark Breland’s position caught the Hall of Fame analyst off guard. What’s more, Scott won’t have the time to make systemic changes within the established inner workings.
Well, it appears that Malik Scott is replacing Mark Breland as a co-trainer of Deontay Wilder. I have to say, didn't see that one coming.
— Al Bernstein (@AlBernstein) October 6, 2020
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Not to mention, boxing journalist Dan Rafael was quick to jump in a clarification that Scott wouldn’t be directly co-training. Wilder’s main trainer Jay Deas will continue to hold up the reins per Rafael.
I wouldn't say co-trainer but he is in the corner and has been part of Wilder's camp previously. They are good friends. Jay is in charge. @RagingBabe
— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) October 6, 2020
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The trilogy fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder will be a pivotal moment in the latter’s career, especially. He will look to regain his footing in the immediate re-booking against the ‘Gypsy King’ and make his way back to the top.
The specifics of the bout are yet to be set in stone, and Bob Arum is targeting a December date. Time will be the best indicator as to the impact that a structural change brings to Deontay Wilder’s camp.
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