By Edward Chaykovsky
Jay Deas, manager and trainer of WBC heavyweight world champion Deontay 'Bronze Bomber' Wilder (37-0, 36 KOs), says his fighter would be more than happy to unify the titles with newly crowned WBO champion Joseph Parker (22-0, 18KOs).
Wilder is scheduled to defend his title on February 25th in Alabama, against once-beaten Polish contender Andrezj Wawrzyk.
Parker captured the vacant WBO title last month with close twelve round decision over Andy Ruiz. He's due to make a mandatory defense, but the World Boxing Organization has not sorted out that situation as of yet.
Wilder's advised by Al Haymon, who now has a good working relationship with Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum - the new co-promoter of Parker.
If all goes well for both boxers in their upcoming contests, a unification would be no problem for the summer, says Deas.
"It depends how February 25 goes against Andrezj Wawrzyk," said Deas to Radio Live. "If Deontay does not get any wear and tear or injuries everything goes, we would rather fight in the middle of the year, and if a Parker fight in the middle of the year is available we would love that opportunity."
"Parkers a competitor he is young, fast and strong. He has plenty going for him. The guys working with him have done a tremendous job. Parker is a very good fighter and I think Wilder beats anybody in the heavyweight division but of course I am supposed to think that, like I'm sure Parkers people think he can beat anybody and that is why we need to get them in the ring."
With three fighters holding world titles in the heavyweight division, Deas believes the landscape creates a lot of confusion for fans - which is why Wilder is focused on unifying the entire heavyweight division.
"It's really not good when the average person does not know who the heavyweight champion of the world is," said Deas. "That is not good for the sport. There should be one recognised champion. For the overall good of the sport it is the best thing to do."
