“Excuse After Excuse: Fans Slam Wilder’s Trainer for Ayahuasca Explanation”
Fans of boxing icon Deontay Wilder were left in disbelief and frustration as his trainer, Malik Scott, attributed Wilder’s lackluster performance in his recent bout against Joseph Parker to an unexpected culprit: Ayahuasca. The revelation has sparked a firestorm of criticism and condemnation from fans, who are questioning the legitimacy of such an excuse for the Bronze Bomber’s defeat.
Scott’s explanation, delivered in an interview with Instant Casinos, has left many scratching their heads and others outright infuriated. The notion that Ayahuasca, a psychedelic brew known for its spiritual and introspective properties, could have dulled Wilder’s killer instinct on fight night seems implausible to many. Yet, Scott maintains that the experience with Ayahuasca left Wilder more contemplative and less focused on violence, leading to his underwhelming performance against Parker.
“I think he enjoyed ayahuasca. He said it made him a bit content and understand the smaller and softer things in life. Violence wasn’t a top priority that night and I think that’s why we came up short,” noted the trainer.
In the wake of Scott’s revelation, boxing fans took to social media to express their frustration and disbelief. One user expressed exasperation at the litany of excuses being made for Wilder, suggesting that it’s time to accept his shortcomings and move on. Another user questioned whether Wilder’s earlier fame was truly deserved or merely the product of hype, echoing sentiments of skepticism about the legitimacy of his past achievements.
Criticism of Wilder’s trainer, Malik Scott, was particularly harsh, with calls for his removal from Wilder’s camp gaining traction. Some fans accused Scott of failing to provide a coherent analysis of Wilder’s performance, instead resorting to excuses that deflect responsibility from the fighter himself. Others pointed to Wilder’s lack of growth in defensive abilities and speculated that his decline may be linked to his losses to Tyson Fury, suggesting that his spirit may have been broken by those defeats.
Despite the backlash, Wilder and his team seem undeterred, already looking ahead to future bouts. Reports indicate negotiations for a match against Chinese heavyweight Zhilei Zhang are underway, set to take place on a highly anticipated June 1st card dubbed “5 vs. 5.” Whether Wilder can bounce back from his recent setback remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the boxing world is watching closely, eager to see if the Bronze Bomber can reclaim his former glory.
