Anything can happen in boxing particularly in heavyweight boxing but this is a major unexpected bit of news even for boxing, and for Wilder.
Deontay Wilder the former heavyweight champion of the world from Alabama has been training well in recent times.
He won a solid fight in his comeback last time out in a stoppage win and showed a little slicker boxing than usual.
Deontay Wilder Team Reacts To Shock Potential Opportunity
No one thought earlier however heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk wants to fight him next up.
Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel said they respect Usyk as a great champion and have plans for next year and would welcome Usyk as part of them if they receive the right offer — he told Sky Sports.
Always professional from Shelly Finkel and astute for his fighter and business client.
Let’s see what happens shortly on this.
