Deontay Wilder, nearing 40, says he's 'down' to fight Jake Paul as he has '10 years left' in career

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Age appears to have been getting to Deontay Wilder - but don't tell him that.

The 39-year-old boxer went 42-0-1 in his first 43 fights, retaining his heavyweight title 10 times, but he has since lost four of his last six.

Despite his recent skid, Wilder still believes he has "10 years left" in the game, and he has his eyes on someone specific. 

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Deontay Wilder of Team Matchroom weighs in on May 31, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Jake Paul weighs in ahead of his fight against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. at the Honda Center on June 27, 2025, in Anaheim, California. (Getty Images)

Rumors and speculation have constantly swirled that Wilder would eventually get into the ring with Jake Paul, and he could make it a reality.

"It’s been lingering around, the discussions, we haven’t gotten anything on the desk or anything like that. It’s just rumors at the moment of time, but if it came across the desk, I’m definitely down," Wilder told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. "If it came across, I’d definitely accept it. I know a lot of the fans would love to see it." 

Paul's lone heavyweight fight was last year against Mike Tyson, which took place at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys. When asked where Wilder would want to fight Jake Paul, he suggested Hawaii, and that he wants the help of one of sports' best hospitality companies.

"We might have to get On Location to get the whole experience of what a punch feels like!" Wilder said.

Wilder recently partnered with On Location, as he will be a part of VIP experiences for the Canelo Alvarez-Terrance Crawford fight in Las Vegas next month.