Former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is about for a return to the ring, quite soon, in truth.
Snapping his two-fight losing skid earlier this summer, former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has been linked relentlessly with a bunch of high-profile fights in his return.
Namely, the Tuscaloosa native has been tied to a showdown with incoming headliner Dave Allen, who fights tonight in Sheffield against the 6ft 5in Russian giant Arslanbek Makhmudov.
Nonetheless, amid links to an overdue pairing with fellow ex-world champion Anthony Joshua, too, Wilder has provided a firm update on his return to the squared circle.
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Deontay Wilder reveals date for boxing return
Seemingly on a collision course with Watford megastar Joshua since their title reigns in 2017, Wilder has to date did not share the ring with the Brit.
Nonetheless, planning a return to motion to construct some momentum in his bid to land a second world championship in the game, Wilder confirmed he has agreed to make a return to the ring as soon as January.
“I do have something coming up,” Wilder told streamer Neon. “We’re looking in January. I’ve signed the contract already.
“I can’t [give] no details at this point, but it surely’s definitely live,” Wilder explained. “It’s gonna occur. I got an enormous yr next yr, I’m looking forward to it. All I can say is two-time. Let’s go.”
Deontay Wilder targets one other world champion
Yet to reclaim world championship spoils since his trilogy loss to Tyson Fury 4 years ago, Wilder has experienced a mixed bag of success within the ring, landing two victories to go along with back-to-back defeats.
And while a showdown with Joshua is the popular selection, in response to Wilder’s long-time management, a clash with undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has also been mooted — in one other heavyweight blockbuster which has to date did not land.