I was hoping it could be Usyk, particularly if Fury ain't fighting him right away. But given that Usyk did not show up, I would say Usyk will probably wait for Fury in March/Apr. A Wilder fight could be possible only if Fury moves on to fight Joshua next.
Other than that, it would be Ruiz Jr if and when WBC orders it as the final eliminator for the mandatory position. If that will take time, it would be some guy at the lower end of the top 15, maybe Efe Ajagba, Pulev, Wallin, Miller, etc. Wilder can practice some of the techniques he learned and give another KO to raise his profile. But the next competitive fight for Wilder would be either Usyk or Ruiz Jr.
Other than that, it would be Ruiz Jr if and when WBC orders it as the final eliminator for the mandatory position. If that will take time, it would be some guy at the lower end of the top 15, maybe Efe Ajagba, Pulev, Wallin, Miller, etc. Wilder can practice some of the techniques he learned and give another KO to raise his profile. But the next competitive fight for Wilder would be either Usyk or Ruiz Jr.
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