Deontay Wilder: record, next fight and profile →
At this moment, heavyweight contender Deontay Wilder believes a long-awaited showdown with Anthony Joshua will certainly happen - and he says the only thing that can stop their fight is a loss, by either, on Saturday night in Saudi Arabia.
Former heavyweight titlist Deontay Wilder doesn’t expect his upcoming fight to last much longer than the one round he spent in his previous outing in the ring.
Frank Warren is the lead promoter of the upcoming 'Day of Reckoning' card, which takes place on Saturday in Saudi Arabia. The big event will feature numerous top heavyweights and several world champions.
Heavyweight contender Deontay Wilder has urged British star Anthony Joshua to stay focused on Otto Wallin next Saturday night. Wilder and Joshua will see action on the same card on December 23 in Saudi Arabia.
On December 23 in Saudi Arabia, a battle of former heavyweight world champions will take place when Deontay Wilder returns to the ring against Joseph Parker. Wilder hits the ring for the first time since October of last year, when he knocked out Robert Helenius in one round.
Anthony Joshua repeatedly stated Thursday that he is fully focused on opposing Otto Wallin on December 23. The former IBF/IBO/WBA/WBO heavyweight champion didn’t deny, though, during a Zoom interview with a small group of reporters that a deal is in place for him to finally fight Deontay Wilder on March 9. ESPN.com’s Mike Coppinger
As expected, Joseph Parker has received advice from Tyson Fury on how to defeat upcoming opponent Deontay Wilder. Fury has face Wilder on three occasions - in 2018, 2020 and 2021. They went to a draw in the first encounter, with Wilder suffering stoppage defeats in the next two. Fury knows the danger involved, as he was knocked down four times in the trilogy series.
If we take Anthony Joshua at his word, the heavyweight division could be in for some explosive, exciting nights over the coming years.
Heavyweight contender Deontay Wilder believes Otto Wallin has a good shot at shocking former two-time champion Anthony Joshua on December 23 in Saudi Arabia.
Malik Scott, head trainer of former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, is hoping that the referee will keep a close eye on the safety of upcoming opponent Joseph Parker.