Deontay Wilder: record, next fight and profile →
Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has been out of the ring since last October's one round demolition of Robert Helenius at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury created a firestorm on Friday, when he took to social media and announced that a contract was sent to former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, for a September showdown at Wembley Stadium in London.
Deontay Wilder wants his heavyweight peers to know that they are more allies than foes—sometimes. The former heavyweight titlist from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, offered a picture of harmony and collectivism with regards to the heavyweight division in a recent interview.
Former two division world champion Paulie Malignaggi believes heavyweight contender Anthony Joshua is now past his best. He feels the skills are still there, but doesn't see the killer instinct in the former two-time world champion.
Heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte is applying pressure on Anthony Joshua to come to the table to discuss their rematch. Back in 2015, Joshua secured a knockout win over Whyte in the seventh round of their grudge match.
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has once again taken to social media to call for an undisputed fight with WBO, IBF, IBO, WBA champion Oleksandr Usyk.
Eddie Hearn, promoter for former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, feels good about the possibility of a showdown getting finalized with former WBC beltholder Deontay Wilder.
Malik Scott, the head trainer for former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, would rather see Anthony Joshua remain on the shelf until a potential year-end showdown between the two punchers.
Shelly Finkel, the manager for former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, indicates that his boxer would be very interested in facing IBF, WBO, IBO, WBA champion Oleskandr Usyk - if the unified beltholder is unable to reach an agreement with mandatory challenger Daniel Dubois.
WBA, IBF, IBO and WBO heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (20-0, 13 KOs) is still hoping that a unification fight with WBC champion Tyson Fury takes place at some point in the near future.