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deontay wilder After a successful comeback in June, it has revealed its plans to return to the big time in 2026.
“Bronze Bomber” Defeated Tyrell Herndon in the seventh round in Kansas, and now has another shot at a world title next year.
“I’ve got something coming,” Wilder told live streamer N3on. “We’re looking at January. I’ve already signed the contract. I can’t.” [give] No details at this time, but it’s definitely live.
“It’s gonna happen. Next year is a big year for me. I’m looking forward to it… All I can say is that twice [world champion]let’s go.”
East wbc The heavyweight champion has long been linked to a fight anthony joshuaWhich was once the undisputed heavyweight title.
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Anthony Joshua is also considering a return as early as 2026, and Wilder’s manager Shelley Finkel recently named the Brit as his priority target.
“Our first choice [of opponent] There will always be (Anthony) Joshua,” Finkel said. box nation“But if we can’t get Joshua – if we can get [Oleksandr] Usik, we will fight him.
“I believe [a fight with Joshua] This is the biggest fight for him.”
The fight with Joshua is in line with both men’s goal of preparing themselves for one last roll of the dice in 2026 as they both enter the final stages of their careers.
However, Wilder does not have the star power he once had to demand a bigger fight after losing four of his last six fights at the top level, and he has also been linked with a surprise fight against the British cult hero, dave allen,
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Allen revealed that if he defeats Arslanbek Makhmudov this weekend, his promoter, eddie hernPreparing him for a fight against Wilder, potentially paving his way to a big payday or even a world title shot.
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