The head of the WBC, Mauricio Suleiman, is confident that the former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (42-2-1, 41 KOs) will return to the ring.
“He is not in a hurry yet, he is considering different options. As a champion, he was very active. Two knockouts at the hands of Fury were hard for him, but he has matured and feels very good, ”Suleiman said in an interview with Sky Sports.
“Now he is having a good time, spending time with his wife, enjoying life, but I am sure that he will return. A boxer like him is rare - he can knock out an opponent with one punch, he has many exciting fights to his credit. He is a great boxer and person,” added the WBC president.
Deontay Wilder is currently the World Boxing Cocunil heavyweight leader, and if Tyson Fury retires as he has promised and relinquishes the title, the Bronze Bomber will be first in line to fight for the vacant trophy. However, right behind the American are Joe Joyce and Joseph Parker, who will have to cross gloves in July, and it is possible that the winner of this fight will rise in the rankings above Wilder, and perhaps even - taking into account Fury's statement - will leave him with the WBC belt.
