Deontay Wilder, former WBC heavyweight champion of the world, has learned the date of his next fight and the name of his opponent. According to sources close to the situation, Wilder will fight Zhang Zhilei, former WBO interim world heavyweight titleholder, on June 1 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
It is worth noting that Wilder and Zhilei in their last fights suffered defeats, losing by judicial decisions to the same boxer - Joseph Parker.
Recall, the boxing show, which will be held on June 1 in Riyadh, will be headed by a fight for the title of absolute world champion in the heavyweight division, which will meet Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev.
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