The battle is imminent. Deontay Wilder has issued a menacing message to his upcoming opponent

Deontay Wilder (43-3-1, 42 KOs) has issued a menacing message to his future opponent, Zhilei Zhang, with the American fighter aiming to knock out the Chinese boxer.

"Zhilei has a good hook and other strengths. He looks confident in what he does in the ring, and I think that’s why the fight on Saturday night will be thrilling.

I don’t want people to think that I’m just looking for one punch the whole fight. I want to come out and give a great battle. I want to come out, throw jabs and hooks, and then explode and knock Zhang out," Wilder told Fight Hub TV.

Previously, Wilder mentioned his hopes for a fourth fight against Tyson Fury.

The "Bronze Bomber" will face Zhilei Zhang on June 1 in Riyadh. The bout will be part of the Queensberry-Matchroom 5 on 5 event. The main event of this tournament will feature a clash between Filip Hrgović and Daniel Dubois.