WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman Has Backed Oleksandr Usyk's Title Defense Against Deontay Wilder
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has confirmed that Deontay Wilder is indeed welcome to challenge for Oleksandr Usyk's WBC heavyweight title, despite speculation surrounding the potential fight. According to the WBC president, Wilder is currently ranked 13th on the organization's list of top contenders and meets all the criteria to be considered a legitimate challenger.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Sulaiman expressed his enthusiasm for Wilder's return to the ring. "Absolutely we are hoping to see him back in the ring," he said. "Deontay Wilder was champion for five years of the WBC, he is a tremendous force, he has great punching power."
Wilder had been on a hiatus since losing his title in 2020, but it appears that his comeback may be imminent. Usyk has already confirmed that he wants to face Wilder in the United States, in what would mark his first bout in America since 2019.
The fight is seen as an opportunity for both boxers to bolster their legacies. For Usyk, a victory over Wilder would further cement his status as one of the world's top heavyweights. Meanwhile, Wilder believes that taking down Usyk would prove his continued relevance at the highest level.
"I beat Joshua twice, I beat Fury twice, and one unbeaten one remains - Wilder," Usyk said in an interview on the Ready to Fight website. "This is about sporting interest."
While details of the fight have yet to be finalized, it's clear that both boxers are eager for the bout to take place. With WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman's backing, it seems likely that the highly anticipated showdown between Oleksandr Usyk and Deontay Wilder will finally come to fruition.
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has confirmed that Deontay Wilder is indeed welcome to challenge for Oleksandr Usyk's WBC heavyweight title, despite speculation surrounding the potential fight. According to the WBC president, Wilder is currently ranked 13th on the organization's list of top contenders and meets all the criteria to be considered a legitimate challenger.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Sulaiman expressed his enthusiasm for Wilder's return to the ring. "Absolutely we are hoping to see him back in the ring," he said. "Deontay Wilder was champion for five years of the WBC, he is a tremendous force, he has great punching power."
Wilder had been on a hiatus since losing his title in 2020, but it appears that his comeback may be imminent. Usyk has already confirmed that he wants to face Wilder in the United States, in what would mark his first bout in America since 2019.
The fight is seen as an opportunity for both boxers to bolster their legacies. For Usyk, a victory over Wilder would further cement his status as one of the world's top heavyweights. Meanwhile, Wilder believes that taking down Usyk would prove his continued relevance at the highest level.
"I beat Joshua twice, I beat Fury twice, and one unbeaten one remains - Wilder," Usyk said in an interview on the Ready to Fight website. "This is about sporting interest."
While details of the fight have yet to be finalized, it's clear that both boxers are eager for the bout to take place. With WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman's backing, it seems likely that the highly anticipated showdown between Oleksandr Usyk and Deontay Wilder will finally come to fruition.
... I mean who wouldn't want to see Deontay Wilder in action again? He's got the power and all that but Usyk seems like a tough opponent too... can't wait for this fight to happen!
Both Usyk and Wilder are top-notch boxers and its awesome to see them back in the ring. I gotta say, Usyk's got some serious bragging rights if he takes down Wilder - two times vs Joshua and Fury? That's no joke 
. And on the other side, Wilder's still hungry for that WBC title after his hiatus. Its all about who's gonna come out on top and leave everything they've got in the ring 
. I mean, Usyk's been on fire lately and his resume is looking strong - beating Joshua twice? That's some serious skill right there 
. Plus, Usyk's already made it clear he wants to defend his title in the States, so this fight makes total sense for both of them. Wilder needs a win to prove he's still got it, but I'm not convinced he can take down Usyk 
. Still gonna be an awesome fight either way! 
. And what's up with the WBC president just giving Deontay a free pass to challenge for the title? Like, doesn't that suck the fun out of it or something? 
... no wait, I'm not so sure. If I think about it, Oleksandr Usyk is like a total beast in the ring 
, and Deontay Wilder's had some major ups and downs (literally!). Like, what if Wilder can't keep up with Usyk's slick footwork? 
Maybe we should give it some more time to think about it... or maybe we shouldn't! 
. If he can keep his skills sharp, I think he's got this 
️ and if he can catch Usyk with a good shot... game over 
. Still, it's gonna be an interesting fight to watch 
. The WBC president seems pretty cool about it too 
. It's all about the money, folks. And let's be real, Usyk's team is just gonna milk every dollar they can from this matchup. The whole thing reeks of a setup to make Wilder look good and sell more tickets 
. I don't trust either side, but if it means a juicy paycheck for all involved, then so be it... 
meanwhile, usyk is just over here like "okay, i'll give you a chance to prove yourself, wilder"... good luck with that 
! Like, both boxers are legends in their own right, you know? Wilder's got that crazy punching power 
. And let's be real, this fight would be EPIC 
!
. and usyk's lookin good too, he just beat fury 
. But if anyone can take down Usyk, it's gotta be him - he beat Joshua twice and Fury twice! 
I mean, don't get me wrong, both guys are legends in their own right, but they've been out of the ring for a while now... Oleksandr Usyk's been doing alright without Wilder, and Deontay Wilder's got some unfinished business to attend to. Like, what's his motivation again? He's gonna prove he's still relevant? 
