Joshua vs Wilder: Fight of the Year has an Official Date.

Deontay Wilder's Statement

According to The Sun: Deontay Wilder announced the signing of a contract for his next fight and suggested the possibility of a shocking title fight.

Wilder returned to boxing with a victory in June during a fight in Kansas against the lesser-known Tyrell Herndon.

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This fight was his first after two consecutive losses in Saudi Arabia – first to Joseph Parker and then to Zhilei Zhang. This led to the loss of the opportunity to meet with Anthony Joshua.

While streaming with online personality Neon, Wilder revealed that his next fight is scheduled for the new year.

“I have something planned. We are looking at January. I have already signed the contract,”

– said Wilder.

“I can't [reveal] details at this moment, but it will definitely happen. Next year looks great, I can't wait.”

“All I can say - is a two-time champion. Let's go.”

It seems that Wilder's pursuit of becoming a two-time champion is linked to the possibility of a title fight.

Oleksandr Usyk, 38 years old, holds all four titles WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO. However, he is currently injured and claims to have only one fight left in his career, which could lead to vacancies of his belts.

According to ESPN, Wilder, 39 years old, could become a potential opponent for Joshua, 35 years old, in his return to the ring.

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Wilder's manager, Shelly Finkel, noted for BoxNation:

“Our first choice will always be Joshua.”

“But if we don't get Joshua — if we get (Oleksandr) Usyk, we will fight him.”

“I believe that [the fight with Joshua] is the biggest fight for him. I hope it will be that fight.”

“[This fight] is not as big as it was before, but still huge. Huge.”

“This fight will sell every smaller arena, and maybe, with a good undercard, could fill Wembley.”

Richard Pelham / The Sun The situation surrounding major fights in the boxing world remains tense. Wilder, who is working hard on his comeback, aims to regain his champion status and may get a shot at a fight against Joshua or Usyk. Fans are now eagerly waiting for news about the date and location of the next fight, as the prospects of boxing continue to intrigue.