Exclusive: Deontay Wilder in line to fight for the WBC heavyweight title

Deontay Wilder could be set for a stunning return to challenge for the WBC world heavyweight title, according to Mauricio Sulaiman.

The American has not been in the public eye since his October defeat to Tyson Fury - his second successive loss to Fury following on from 2020.

Planet Sport have been informed to expect some news next month about whether Wilder will continue boxing or not.

Mauricio Sulaiman spoke to Planet Sport and revealed they will need to know sooner rather than later about Fury's future in the sport.

"Other than that, I don't think there's any other fight that would be relevant for him. Also that depends on how Joshua comes back, if he comes back and beats Usyk then it's worth it then if not then it's not worth it.

"Other than that I don't see anyone. In my book, Wilder doesn't have anything to prove to anybody. Ever since he got the title from me, he did a great job holding onto the belt for five or six years and today is Tyson Fury's turn."

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