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Deontay Wilder backs Oleksandr Usyk to beat Anthony Joshua ‘easily’ as his return fight is revealed

Deontay Wilder has backed Oleksandr Usyk to beat Anthony Joshua “easily” when the rivals meet in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.

    • Joe Hewlett
    • Joe Hewlett

    Exclusive: Deontay Wilder wants winner of Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua

    Deontay Wilder's manager Shelly Finkel tells Planet Sport they are keeping tabs on the winner of Usyk-Joshua and the future of Tyson Fury.

      • Sean Fisher
      • Sean Fisher

      Derek Chisora calls out Deontay Wilder and says he 'will fight anybody' after Pulev win

      After securing a split-decision victory over Kubrat Pulev, Derek Chisora is setting his sights on Deontay Wilder.

        • Lewis Oldham
        • Lewis Oldham

        Frank Warren hints at Joe Joyce vs Deontay Wilder talks – ‘Why wouldn’t we make that fight?’

        "I’ve got no problem making that fight. Absolutely no problem. If it can be done, I’d love to do it."

          • Joe Hewlett
          • Joe Hewlett

          Exclusive: Deontay Wilder has four fighters in mind ahead of comeback

          Wilder is considering his next move and Andy Ruiz Jr, Joseph Parker, Dillian Whyte and Joe Joyce are all options.

            • Joe Hewlett
            • Joe Hewlett

            Exclusive: Deontay Wilder 'perfectly in line to challenge for the title'

            The "Bronze Bomber" has confirmed his intentions to return to the ring and is expected to fight before the end of the year.

              • Ryan Allan
              • Ryan Allan

              Five of the biggest hitting punchers in heavyweight boxing history

              Like they say, one punch can change everything in boxing, especially if you're in the heavyweight division.

                • Lewis Oldham
                • Lewis Oldham

                Anthony Joshua among five potential future opponents for Dillian Whyte

                Even though Dillian Whyte was beaten decisively by Tyson Fury, there are still a lot of enticing opponents out there for ‘The Body Snatcher’.

                  • Joe Hewlett
                  • Joe Hewlett

                  Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder could be one fight away from undisputed fight

                  The pair were locked in talks to fight for all four major belts in 2017 only for negotiations to stall.

                    • Joe Hewlett
                    • Joe Hewlett

                    Deontay Wilder confirms boxing return after admitting his 'journey' isn't over

                    Wilder says he will return to the ring for the first time since his defeat to Tyson Fury and it is most likely that he will fight later this year, according to a source.

                      • Joe Hewlett
                      • Joe Hewlett

                      Exclusive: Anthony Joshua is the only fight out there for Deontay Wilder, says ex-champion

                      Bermane Stiverne continues his exclusive talk with Planet Sport and spoke about what could be next for Deontay Wilder.

                        • Joe Hewlett
                        • Joe Hewlett

                        The next generation of heavyweight fighters who can replace Fury, Usyk and Wilder

                        Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk currently hold the four major world titles while Anthony Joshua is bidding to become a three-time unified heavyweight champion.

                          • Matty Briggs
                          • Matty Briggs

                          Tyson Fury wants to shine vs Dillian Whyte in WBC heavyweight fight, says Frank Warren

                          Reigning WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is getting stuck into preparation ahead of his fight with Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium in London on April 23

                            • Lewis Oldham
                            • Lewis Oldham

                            Jones, Wilder, Pacquiao and more: Six boxers who competed in other sports

                            While all of these fighters have achieved a lot as boxers, their path could have easily taken them into other sports…

                              • Joe Hewlett
                              • Joe Hewlett

                              Tyson Fury predicts his former opponent would destroy Anthony Joshua

                              Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder were locked in talks to fight in 2017 and 2018 but the fight never happened after negotiations collapsed.

                                • Joe Hewlett
                                • Joe Hewlett

                                Deontay Wilder news: British veteran hopeful of making the fight happen

                                Chisora has fought 44 times as a professional, including fights against Tyson Fury, David Haye, Dillian Whyte and Vitali Klitschko.

                                  • Joe Hewlett
                                  • Joe Hewlett

                                  Deontay Wilder in contention for another shot at WBC heavyweight title

                                  Fury could be set to vacate WBC title and move on to another opponent, according to promoter Bob Arum.

                                    • Joe Hewlett
                                    • Joe Hewlett

                                    Who next for Deontay Wilder? Andy Ruiz and four other possible fights

                                    Wilder will be plotting a return to the ring in 2022 and he could be set to face another British fighter...

                                      • Joe Hewlett
                                      • Joe Hewlett

                                      Muhammad Ali, Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson: Every WBC world heavyweight champion

                                      Planet Sport looks through the history of boxing, starting with every WBC heavyweight world champion since 1963 ahead of Tyson Fury's defence against Dillian Whyte.

                                        • Joe Hewlett
                                        • Joe Hewlett

                                        "It's just the beginning" - Deontay Wilder is already plotting his comeback

                                        Wilder has plenty of fight options on his return but Andy Ruiz Jr. is in pole position to face him next year...

                                          • Joe Hewlett
                                          • Joe Hewlett

                                          A look back at a selection of heavyweight trilogies after Fury-Wilder 3

                                          Fury and Wilder collided in a heavyweight classic to end their trilogy series, with Fury winning the third via KO in round 11.

                                            • Joe Hewlett
                                            • Joe Hewlett

                                            Deontay Wilder releases first statement since defeat to Tyson Fury

                                            “I would like to thank my team and my fans for sticking by my side through this long process."

                                              • Joe Hewlett
                                              • Joe Hewlett

                                              Tyson Fury retains WBC heavyweight title against Deontay Wilder in classic

                                              Fury got off the canvas twice and stopped his American rival in round 11 to retain his heavyweight world championship.

                                                • Joe Hewlett
                                                • Joe Hewlett

                                                Tyson Fury: I'm the greatest of my era, Wilder's a 'sore loser'

                                                “I went over to shake his hand and say well done and he was like ‘No, I don’t respect you’. How can you say I’ve cheated when you know in your own heart that you just got beat fair and square."

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