It didn’t take long for Deontay Wilder to get over the initial disappointment of having to hit the road for his May 21 showdown with Alexander Povetkin. The unbeaten American will make the fourth defense of his heavyweight title, but will have to travel to his opponent’s backyard in Moscow, Russia.
NORTHPORT, ALA. -Undefeated WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder hosted a media workout Tuesday at the Skyy Gym in Northport, Ala. as he prepares to become the first reigning American heavyweight champion to travel to Russia to defend his title.
Deontay Wilder Exclusive Interview - Ryabinsky secured the promotional rights in February by bidding over $7 million. A few weeks later he made a decision to stage the fight at the MegaSport Arena on May 21 in Moscow, Russia.
Deontay Wilder Media Interview - Wilder has a record of 36 wins (35 by KO) and no losses. For his part, Povetkin has a record of 30 wins (22 by KO) and one defeat.
Wilder has a record of 36 wins (35 by KO) and no losses. For his part, Povetkin has a record of 30 wins (22 by KO) and one defeat.
Bob Ajisafe has had his next opponent confirmed. The Commonwealth and former British light heavyweight champion, 31, will fight for the vacant IBO title, as part of the undercard to Deontay Wilder’s WBC heavyweight title defence against mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin on May 21 in Moscow, Russia.
According to promoter Andriy Ryabinsky of World of Boxing, tickets are flying for the scheduled showdown between World Boxing Council (WBC) world champion Deontay Wilder and mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin.
Bob "Lionheart" Ajisafe is set for a return to the ring next month after being handed a shot at a version of the world title. The former British light heavyweight champion, 31, will fight for the vacant IBO title, as part of the undercard to Deontay Wilder’s WBC heavyweight title defence against mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin.
Deontay Wilder signs contract for Povetkin - According to Andrei Ryabinsky, promoter for Olympic gold medal winner and former WBA heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin, the upcoming mandatory clash with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is a sure thing after Wilder signed and sealed the official contact for the fight.
According to promoter Andriy Ryabinsky of World of Boxing, there are millions of dollars being offered to secure the television rights to the heavyweight showdown between World Boxing Council (WBC) world champion Deontay Wilder and mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin.