On May 25, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, will officially unveil a monument to one of the most famous citizens in the history of the city — Deontay Wilder (42-2-1, 41 KOs).
The popular "Bronze Bomber" in his youth successfully represented the colors of the local university as a basketball player and football player, but he gained world fame only after performing in the boxing ring, crowned with an Olympic bronze medal and a professional WBC heavyweight title.
In his last appearance, Wilder lost, for the second time in a row, to Tyson Fury and it is not known whether he will dare to return to the ring again. If this happens, the head of the World Boxing Council, Mauricio Suleiman, is ready to immediately offer him a championship fight.
“Deontay is currently the number 1 contender in his category. I spoke with him a few months ago - he is doing great and he is going to resume his boxing career, ”Suleiman said in an interview with Sky Sports.
