Deontay Wilder Looks Past Next Opponent and Potential Anthony Joshua Bout; Sets Eyes on Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk Winner

In the relentless pursuit of heavyweight supremacy, Deontay Wilder has boldly set his sights on the coveted undisputed world titles, currently held aloft by the winner of the impending clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.

The Alabama native, known for his devastating knockout power, is not content with merely clinching victory in his next bout; he envisions a future where he stands as the undisputed heavyweight champion. With an unyielding determination to leave an indelible mark on the division, Wilder unequivocally stated his intent in a recent episode of the Last Stand Podcast, affirming, “If you’ve got all the belts, you’re gonna have to fight me… That’s still my goal – wipe out the entire division.”

Deontay Wilder makes wild proclamations

In anticipation of the February clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight championship, Deontay Wilder exuded excitement during an interview. When asked about his prediction for the fight, Wilder maintained a diplomatic stance, expressing uncertainty about the eventual winner. According to him, any man could emerge victorious, and it all hinged on who would feel the best when the pivotal moment arrived.

Expressing his belief, Wilder highlighted the challenges he faced previously, where champions would evade potential matchups with him. He recounted instances where fighters like Joseph Parker chose alternative paths, bypassing potential unification fights with him. “You know how many champions ran from me? Joseph Parker was one of them.” Wilder, now is set to go up against Parker in Riyadh on December 23rd.

However, Wilder sees the unified path as a game-changer, eliminating the need to chase different champions for bouts. He elaborated on the concept of being the undisputed heavyweight champion, expressing, ” I’m just excited for that (Fury vs. Usyk) because I finally get a point where the belts is going to be in one fighter’s hands and I will be fighting for that too. I will be fighting for unification”

Brian Custer, the host, reminisced with Wilder. “Deontay Wilder used to tell me all the time there needs to be one face, one name when it comes to being the Undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.” When asked if that is still his goal, Wilder emphatically affirmed, “That’s still my goal, brother.”

Wilder’s Plans for Joshua

Deontay Wilder plans to face Anthony Joshua if they both win their upcoming matches. Joshua is set to fight Otto Wallin on the same day. Wilder is confident, saying, “That’s the plan.” He’s focused on his December 23rd match against Joseph Parker, but stressed the importance of both winning for a more exciting showdown.

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Deontay Wilder’s comments reflect a mixture of anticipation, relief, and appreciation for the streamlined path to unification offered by the consolidation of belts and the organized efforts of Saudi Arabia to showcase the best in boxing. The prospect of facing the undisputed champion is a driving force for Wilder, and he envisions seizing the opportunity to become a unified champion himself.

What do you think? Will he be successful? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.

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