As previously reported, unbeaten Deontay Wilder will risk his World Boxing Council heavyweight title next month against fellow American Chris Arreola, who has only one win in his past four fights.
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Undefeated heavyweight world champion Deontay "The Bronze Bomber" Wilder (36-0, 35 KOs) will defend his title in his home state when he battles two-time world title challenger Chris "The Nightmare" Arreola (36-4-1, 31 KOs) in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, July 16 from Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama with televised coverage beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Henry Ramirez, trainer of heavyweight contender Chris Arreola (36-4-1, 31KOs), has confirmed to BoxingScene.com that his fighter will face WBC champion Deontay Wilder (36-0, 35KOs) on July 16th in Birmingham, AL.
Having missed out on a chance to make history on the road, Deontay Wilder gets to head home for his next fight. The unbeaten heavyweight titlist is set to return to the ring on July 16 in Birmingham, Alabama, multiple sources have informed BoxingScene.com. The opponent will be formally announced at a press conference due to be held on June 15 at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, where the upcoming fight will air live in a primetime edition of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on free-to-air Fox TV.
Promoter Lou DiBella says former two division world champion David Haye is not currently being considered for a showdown with WBC heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder (36-0, 35KOs).
Heavyweight contender Travis Kauffman (30-1, 22KOs) was fuming when he found out Chris Arreola is the current frontrunner to challenge WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (36-0, 35KOs) in the summer.
Sources with knowledge of the discussions have advised BoxingScene.com that Chris Arreola is the current frontrunner to challenger WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (36-0, 35KOs).