Deontay Wilder: record, next fight and profile →
Heavyweight Deontay Wilder has continued his war of words with Andy Ruiz. Last year, the two former world champions were ordered to collide in a final WBC world title eliminator.
The fight looming ahead is not even on Anthony Joshua’s radar, no matter how often it’s been brought to his attention. Any talk of a titanic showdown with Deontay Wilder—whether later this year or early 2024—is irrelevant to the former two-time unified heavyweight titlist. The thought of such a fight was motivating enough for Joshua to get back in the ring as early as possible, though it’s Dillian Whyte who currently commands his undivided attention.
Eddie Hearn, promoter for former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua, believes the heavyweight landscape is finally picking back up in 2023.
Charles Martin hopes his solid showing on short notice against Jared Anderson leads to another meaningful opportunity in his next fight. The former IBF heavyweight champion became the first professional opponent to take the vaunted Anderson the
Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has continued to lash out at Andy Ruiz as their negotiations are at a roadblock over the financial terms.
Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has revealed that unified champion Oleksandr Usyk turned down multiple big money offers to face him. (photo by Ryan Hafey)
Deontay Wilder has rejected the idea of doing a 50-50 deal to make a fall fight with fellow former world champion Andy Ruiz. Last year, the World Boxing Council ordered that fight as a final eliminator.
Eddie Hearn, promoter for former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, has provided an update to the ongoing negotiations to make a December clash with former WBC champ Deontay Wilder.
A bout between Deontay Wilder and Andy Ruiz Jr. has been much desired and seriously discussed ever since both boxers controlled shares of the heavyweight crown in 2019.
Malik Scott, trainer for former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, expects a tremendous knockout victory if his boxer steps in the ring with former unified champ Andy Ruiz.