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FORMER WBC CHAMP DEONTAY WILDER RANKS HIS TOUGHEST OPPONENTS OF ALL TIME

Deontay Wilder shocks fans by naming Johann Duhaupas as his hardest opponent, bypassing Tyson Fury. Discover his truth on boxing.

Former WBC champ Deontay Wilder ranks his toughest opponents of all time
Deontay Wilder names the hardest hitter

In a chat with Vegas Insider, Deontay Wilder, the former WBC world heavyweight champ, shared who landed the hardest punch he's ever felt. Surprisingly, it wasn't Tyson Fury, his biggest rival.

The Bronze Bomber caught everyone off guard by saying it was Johann Duhaupas. He said, “That dude hit me so hard, I still think about it! I swear, he had rocks in his gloves!”

“I'm really into energy these days. That might change, but right now, when I think about the hardest hit, I remember Johann Duhaupas, that guy from France. Every time he'd jab me, I was thinking, 'Man, this guy hits hard.' I was like, 'I can't keep taking these jabs!' He's the only fighter who made me think like that, like, 'Dang, that hurt.' That's all I really remember. I always give him props for that. So, with respect to him, I still think about him.

Wilder also talked about his dream opponent:

If he could face any fighter in their prime, he said, “It's always been Joe Louis. I got into boxing because of him, and my nickname comes from him. Joe Louis was from Alabama, 'The Brown Bomber.' I'm from Alabama, won a bronze medal, and became 'The Bronze Bomber.' Pitting the Brown Bomber against the Bronze Bomber just sounds right.

He added, There are so many great fighters. I always liked the idea of fighting Evander Holyfield, one of the best. He didn't get the credit he deserved.

When asked about the current U.S. heavyweight boxing scene, Wilder said:

“When I'm boxing, I'm all in. But when I'm not, I'm out. I don't watch much, and I don't go to a lot of fights. I'm busy with a lot of stuff. I wear many hats. I used to be really into sports, but not so much anymore.

He said, “Sometimes when you see how things really are behind the scenes, it's not as interesting. I know the truth. When you don't know anything, you're not surprised by anything. But when you know what's really going on, it takes the fun out of it. At one point, I didn't love boxing as much because of stuff I knew was true.

“Fans might see a different story, but they don't have the inside scoop. That's why I say certain things, and people react. They think I'm making excuses. I always say my truth is others' excuses. If you want to see it that way, go ahead. I've told you the truth, and the truth sets you free.”

THE SECRET GESTURE JAKE PAUL MADE FOR ANTHONY JOSHUA FOLLOWING THE TRAGIC CRASH

Tragedy strikes Team Joshua. Discover how Jake Paul’s MVP promotion is honouring Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami in San Juan tonight.

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Most Valuable Promotions confirms tribute for Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami

Jake Paul’s promotion just did something pretty moving after some heartbreaking news.

Last month, Paul lost to Anthony Joshua in their big fight on Netflix at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Heading into that match, a lot of people worried about Paul’s health—and honestly, those concerns turned out to be real. He took some hard hits and suffered serious injuries in the knockout.

But then everything stopped after December 19. Word came that Anthony Joshua had been in a bad car crash while traveling in Nigeria. Suddenly, any talk about what’s next in boxing didn’t matter. The accident changed everything.

Joshua, who used to hold the heavyweight title twice, managed to get out of the hospital and recover at home, but the crash left a much bigger mark. Two of Joshua’s close friends—Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, both trainers and strength coaches—were killed when their Lexus crashed into a parked truck. Joshua’s driver now faces four charges as the investigation goes on.

After hearing what happened, Jake Paul reached out with a message of support for Joshua and everyone affected. And then his promotion, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), decided to honor Ayodele and Ghami at their event in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Before the fights, MVP shared that both men’s names would be shown on either side of their logo in the center of the ring that Saturday night.

Their post said, “Tonight we honor two extraordinary young men who have impacted many lives and helped create one of the greatest boxers of all time. This is for Team Anthony Joshua. With respect, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele. Thank you for helping MVP put on a massive event. You will be remembered, always.”

Looking ahead, MVP’s next show is on January 3, 2026, at the Coliseo Robert Clemente. Amanda Serrano will defend her unified WBO and WBA featherweight titles against Reina Tellez. In the co-main event, former UFC champ Holly Holm steps back into the boxing ring, hoping to grab the WBA lightweight belt from Stephanie Han. And further down the card, Ebanie Bridges faces Alexis Mones at 118 pounds.

PROVEN POWER: WHY BRIAN NORMAN JR’S LEFT HOOK IS OFFICIALLY THE KO OF THE YEAR

Relive the most jaw-dropping boxing KOs of 2025. From Wardley’s miracle right to Norman Jr’s viral hook, see the year's best hits.

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Ranking the top 5 stoppages from the 2025 boxing season

Boxing fans really got their money's worth in 2025. Knockouts came thick and fast, starting with Jai Opetaia flattening David Nyika on January 8. After that, the fireworks just kept coming.

We’ve whittled down the best stoppages of the past year to a top five—though honestly, it was tough not to make it a top 20 (plenty more in the honourable mentions).

So, as the year wraps up, let’s jump right into the most jaw-dropping knockouts from the last 12 months.

5. Fabio Wardley vs. Justis Huni—June 7, 2025

Some knockouts on this list are more savage, but few can match the drama of Fabio Wardley’s one-punch finish over Justis Huni. Wardley was getting picked apart, losing every round, and then—out of nowhere—he found a right hand in the tenth that flipped the whole fight upside down. Later, videos surfaced of Wardley drilling that exact shot with his trainer, Ben Davison, backstage. When the lights were brightest, it worked.

4. Jai Opetaia KO8 Huseyin Cinkara - December 6, 2025

Opetaia’s 2025 was a grind—beating every challenger in front of him while chasing the big unification fights that never quite happened. Huseyin Cinkara, his third opponent of the year, actually hurt Opetaia early, but Opetaia paid him back with a perfect backhand that sent Cinkara crashing into the ropes. The aftermath was scary: Cinkara suffered a brain bleed and a fractured vertebra, but thankfully, he recovered.

3. Pedro da Silva Conceição KO2 Renny Viamonte - August 22, 2025

This one flew under the radar at first. Pedro Da Silva Conceicao vs. Renny Viamonte wasn’t exactly a headline-grabber when it showed up on Jake Paul’s MVP card in Orlando. But the knockout? Wild. Conceicao landed a monster right hand in round two, and Viamonte face-planted, completely out. Jake Paul, sitting ringside, looked stunned. Medics rushed in, and Viamonte stayed down for a few tense minutes.

2. Ramazan Muslimov KO7 Michal Soczynski—November 11, 2025

British fans know Michal Soczynski as the guy who beat Aloys Junior in his debut, and he’s scored a bunch of brutal knockouts since then. But this time, he was the one on the receiving end. Ramazan Muslimov caught him with a sharp one-two, and Soczynski’s head bounced off the canvas on the way down. He ended up in a medically induced coma, but he pulled through, and he’s since welcomed a baby boy.

1. Brian Norman Jr. KO5 Jin Sasaki - June 19, 2025

Brian Norman Jr. might have lost his WBO welterweight belt to Devin Haney to close the year, but earlier, his knockout of Jin Sasaki set social media on fire. Fighting in Japan, Norman Jr. let loose a savage left hook that dropped Sasaki for good. That one had everyone talking.

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