Deontay Wilder's Next Fight Linked To Zhilei Zhang
Highlights
- Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang might make their comeback on the Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou undercard.
- There is speculation that Wilder and Zhang could either fight each other or have separate matches.
- Wilder needs a formidable opponent like Zhang to prove himself as an elite heavyweight and set up a potential fight with Joshua.
Deontay Wilder could return against a formidable opponent in Zhilei Zhang following Anthony Joshua’s next move. As previously reported on The Sportster, Joshua has signed an agreement to fight Francis Ngannou in March. The former UFC champion nearly upset Tyson Fury in his boxing debut and scored a knockdown against the undefeated champion.
Wilder suffered an upset loss to Joseph Parker on the Day of Reckoning event in December. Joshua emerged victorious with a sensational performance against Otto Wallin, which killed the Wilder clash for the time being.
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It Is Not Clear Whether They Will Fight Each Other
According to sports journalist Chris Mannix, Wilder and Zhang might make their comeback on the undercard of the Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou bout, potentially scheduled for Friday, March 8th. Speculation includes the possibility of Wilder and Zhang either facing each other in a match or participating in separate fights.
Zhang is coming off two big wins against British heavyweight Joe Joyce. ‘Big Bang’ Zhang is handed Joyce his first defeat and became the first man to penetrate his indestructible chin by finishing him with a devastating right hook in their rematch.
Wilder will need a formidable opponent such as Zhang to prove he is an elite heavyweight with questions surrounding his resume during his long reign as the WBC heavyweight champion. ‘The Bronze Bomber’ failed in his attempt to defeat a former world champion in Joseph Parker and he will need an opponent of a similar stature for a fight with Joshua to take place.
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Wilder Reversed Course On His Post-Fight Speech After The Parker Fight
Deontay Wilder himself was taken aback by the subpar performance he displayed against Parker. He admitted, "I don’t know what happened to me, my timing was off and I didn’t throw my punches, I didn’t let my hands go like I was supposed to."
Wilder expressed sincere apologies to his fans for letting them down. However, he has embraced a growth mindset rather than dwelling in sorrow. He reassured his fans that he would be back in the ring for another fight, dispelling retirement speculations that gained traction after his match interview.
The Alabama native stated, "We will be back though, that’s the good thing about it." Despite contemplating retirement after his long boxing career, Wilder acknowledged his financial gains and overall happiness.
The defeat also derailed plans for a March 9 showdown with British star Joshua, narrowing Wilder’s future opponent options. Fans, who had eagerly anticipated the bout for years only to see it disrupted by the unexpected loss.
