Wilder says he's open to Povetkin only in the USA

[Jewish-Reptile]

Thats not how it works. Either you win the purse bid & command where the fight takes place or you take your chances & if you stick to your word & the fight gets put back in Russia you get stripped.

Although to be fair with all the bs with Povetkin (pushing back the fight cuz he wasn't ready + all this substance stuff) & with the potential of a fight with Joshua, Fury or Klitschko by the time his injuries have healed at can't fault him for steering into bigger challenges/fights. Povetkin will just end up fighting for the vacant WBC belt eventually in that case & with Wilder's injuries I wouldn't be surprised if Povetkin gets put into a interim title fight now if the WBC is stilling doing those (I can't keep up with that bs so idek).

If they had have fought in November last year Povetkin would have legally been able to use the PED he tested positive for.

This is still the biggest payday for Wilder, it will happen.

[Eff Pandas]

This is still the biggest payday for Wilder, it will happen.

Unless he can get a fight with Klitschko, Fury or Joshua like I said.

[Jewish-Reptile]

Unless he can get a fight with Klitschko, Fury or Joshua like I said.

You those fights as more lucrative ?

[-2 Scrappy-]

It's really only fair. Povetkin was the one who ruined the first time they were suppose to fight. If Povetkin doesn't get flagged, they fight. It isn't Wilders fault. He was the champion and still was willing to go to Russia. Povetkin blew it.

[Eff Pandas]

You those fights as more lucrative ?

Yes as I already mentioned. Either in cash or acclaim or both. I don't think thats a shocking statement & I also said if Povetkin could get any of those fights in the meantime he should take them to as they are gonna give him more money or acclaim or both too. But I speculate Ryabinksy is going the title route than looking to cash in on a unifying fight with another champion, but yea in a vacuum & not considering that sorta strategy I believe those 3 opponents garner each a better overall outcome one way or another with a W than each other.

[StefanTosic]

Prove that he cheated before running your mouth.

Wada says he is Clean. Wait for WBC.

Beyond that as Panda said.... It does not matter what he or Povetkin wants... the only thing that matters is which promoter is willing to put up the most money.

This. VADA, the best anty dopping agency in the world says everything is ok with Povetkin, as it should be because he didn't do anything against the rules, but Wilder supporters think they know better. They decided Povetkin is a cheater, because they said so. GTFO, most of the boxers are probably on something anyways, it may be the case with Povetkin too, but guess what? Wilder could be too.

This particular case doesn't show Povetkin did anything wrong. WADA &/or VADA didn't allowed a certain ammount of meldonium in athletes body for nothing, they are saying it can stay in an athlete's body for many months but I guess you couch scientist know much better! This case doesn't prove that Povetkin's dirty, it only shows your biasness, you are butthurt and YOU WOULD LIKE HIM TO BE DIRTY. You maybe want to say that VADA is corrupted? You mistaken it for USADA. You are showing your biasness because you are butthurt.

[Build That Wall]

Deontay Wilder is still open to facing Alexander Povetkin but it will have to be in the U.S. on his terms, he told ******.com.

Wilder was supposed to defend his heavyweight title against Povetkin on May 21 in Moscow. The bout was canceled just days before after Povetkin tested positive for the banned substance Meldonium. The two camps have since exchanged lawsuits over the fight’s cancellation. Wilder considers Povetkin unfinished business.

“I would love to still fight Povetkin,” Wilder told ******.com on Wednesday. “To be honest, I think about it all the time. I was very confident going into his country, behind enemy territory and I was going to prevail. It was almost going to be similar to the (Chris) Arreola fight. Both guys don’t really move their head. Povetkin is right there in position for me. He’s perfect for my style, for my awkwardness and what I’m able to do.”

Wilder (37-0, 36 knockouts) stopped Arreola after eight rounds on July 16 in a stay-busy fight while the WBC investigates the failed drug test. “I was so ready to represent my country and myself when I went over to Russia,” Wilder said. “I was definitely going to destroy him. Now, I’m definitely looking forward to us getting it on again. I would love to fight the guy.”

Wilder said if he does fight Povetkin again, it will have to be in the U.S. “Most definitely,” he said. “We gave them the opportunity and their chance. They blew it. Now it’s time (for him) to come to America. He’s never fought in America. So it will be his debut here and it will definitely have to be on our terms. That’s for sure.”

Wilder is correct. The fight must take place in America after what Povetkin tries to get away with. He lost his chance to pick the venue

[Ray*]

Then his team should win the purse bid and promote the fight... Pretty simple.

[Outwest Exp 355]

cause it gives him excuse to make some easy money fighting more bums, had an easy few rounds against burger king arreola instead of in russia knocked out cold on the canvas

Povetkin is a bum though.

[firstborn]

Wilder should focus on his injuries, rehabbing a broken hand and torn bicep is no easy feat. That said, I'd give him the edge over Povetkin if he returns close to his original form...