04/07/2026
Is the heavyweight division nothing without the "Bronze Bomber"? Deontay Wilder has made a defiant return to the spotlight, claiming he is "truly healed" and ready to "clean up" the entire weight class following his split-decision victory over Derek Chisora.
“Many people doubted me, many people threw dirt on my name, but you can’t throw dirt at someone who is chosen,” Wilder declared. The 40-year-old veteran took a thinly-veiled swipe at rivals like Tyson Fury, who returns this Saturday against Arslanbek Makhmudov, suggesting that the division lacks the "real" and "unapologetic" character he brings to the sport.
With his name back in the win column, Wilder is targeting the biggest names in Britain. From a long-awaited mega-fight with Anthony Joshua to a shocking challenge issued to 19-year-old sensation Moses Itauma, Wilder insists he is a veteran looking to "test" anyone the fans want to see. After a difficult few years, it seems the heavy-hitting American is finally ready to reclaim his throne.
Who should "Mr. Clean" step into the ring with next: AJ, Fury, or the rising star Moses Itauma? 🥊🧼
🗞️ Source: The Independent
