THE STORY
In October 2020, Deontay Wilder dismissed his co-trainer Mark Breland, who had thrown in the towel during Wilder's seventh-round loss to Tyson Fury in February 2020. Wilder expressed dissatisfaction with Breland's decision to stop the fight, leading to their separation. (espn.com)
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Deontay Wilder, Mark Breland
WHY IT MATTERS
The dismissal of Breland, a former world champion and Olympic gold medalist, sparked significant debate within the boxing community regarding fighter safety and corner decisions.