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Reality of Deontay Wilder vs Klitscko spar clouds knockout claim

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A short video of heavyweight legend Wladimir Klitschko sparring with Deontay Wilder tells little of what went down between the pair.

In the six-second clip doing the rounds for the last few years, Klitschko lands two solid blows on Wilder in a video that has since bred claims of a complete one-sided beatdown.

However, most of what is stated about Klitschko and Wilder in their 2012 training session comes from those who despise “The Bronze Bomber.”

Nobody knows what went down between Wilder and Klitschko, despite what stories Dillian Whyte once weaved.

When chasing a fight with Wilder, Whyte told Sky Sports: “I’ve seen him getting knocked out. Wladimir knocked him out.

“He knew what happened as he had his hands up. He was roughing Wlad up, bringing the smoke, and he was going wild.

“Wlad backs up and changes his footwork. Feinting, feinting, jabs to the body, then throws that feint jab, left hook. Wilder had his hands up. He was gone.

“It wasn’t no knockdown. He was knocked cold. Properly twitching as well.”

Deontay Wilder vs Klitschko sparring

The Ukrainian bowed out from the sport following his epic showdown with Joshua at Wembley Stadium in 2017. But he was subsequently quizzed a few years later on who the bigger puncher was after sharing his experiences with both in the ring.

“It’s between Wilder and Joshua to find out who’s the man [to determine the No.1 heavyweight],” Klitschko told Elie Seckbach.

“I definitely have been for a long time a fan of Joshua. I’ve had both in the training camp – Wilder and Joshua. I’ve sparred with Wilder and sparred and fought with Joshua.

“I definitely have a very close relationship with Anthony. I want him to succeed because the more he shines, the more I shine, to be honest.

“But as I said, no disrespect to Deontay. He’s been a great guy in the camp. He’s a tremendous fighter. As I said, it’s a tough pick, but let’s hope to see that fight.

“Any person that is 200lbs or more can [punch]. The person that is capable of boxing, trust me, he is going to be hard enough,” he added.

The brief GIF of Klitschko vs Wilder sparring is all that exists of their sessions, which were previously locked away for eight years.

A longer video of Wilder participating in Klitschko’s camp is all that remains of their time together. But judging by what Klitschko stated, the phantom KO of Wilder will continue to be debated.

Judge for yourself if you search the six-second video online.

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