Wilder revealed whom he would fight if he fails to reach an agreement with Joshua

Former heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder (43-2-1, 42 KOs) revealed his potential opponent for his next fight in case negotiations with Anthony Joshua fall through. An alternative option for the American is the former UFC fighter Francis Ngannou.

It is worth recalling that there was previous information about an agreement between Wilder and Joshua for a bout scheduled on March 9, 2024, in Saudi Arabia.

“It is going to be one or the other, it could be [both Joshua and Ngannou in 2024], but I think it is going to be one or the other. It can happen that way where I see both of them, but I know for sure that I am going to get one of them, I know that for sure. So, the future is bright and I’m looking forward to [fighting] whoever I get into the ring with, whether that is both or one, I am grateful for it all.” told Wilder.

On December 23rd in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Bronze Bomber will face Joseph Parker.

Wilder has not stepped into the ring since October 2022 when he knocked out Robert Helenius from Finland in the first round. The American held the WBC heavyweight title from 2015 to 2020.