By Barry Holbrook: Boxingnews24.com Deontay Wilder has mapped out a three-fight plan for him in his next three contests starting with a rematch with Luis ‘King Kong’ Ortizin September 2019 on Showtime PPV. Provided that the undefeated Wilder (41-0-1, 40 KOs) wins that fight, he’ll next be defending his WBC title […]
Wilder discusses passing up on Joshua fight
By Jeff Aranow Boxingnews24.com Deontay Wilder says he understands why so many people are upset that he chose fight Luis Ortiz next instead of setting up a unification match against Anthony Joshua. However, Wilder (41-0-1, 40 KOs) feels that the fans will still want to watch his rematch with Ortiz anyway […]
Joshua: ‘Ruiz is just as dangerous as Wilder & Fury’
By Chris Williams Boxingnews24.com Anthony Joshua says challenger Andy Ruiz Jr. is on the same threat level to him as WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury. Joshua (22-0, 21 KOs) insists that Ruiz Jr. (32-1, 21 KOs) is right up there with those two guys. Joshua has tried to let the […]
Joshua: ‘It’s impossible for Wilder to stay champion’
By Tim Royner Boxingnews24.com A bitter sounding Anthony Joshua says WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder won’t stay a world champion for too much longer before he’s beaten by someone and dethroned. Joshua says Wilder struggled against Eric Molina, Tyson Fury and Luis Ortiz. He feels that Wilder (41-0-1, 40 KOs. What […]
Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz rematch pegged for Showtime PPV on Sept.28
By Brad Thompson Boxing247.com WBC heavyweight champion Deontay ‘Bronze Bomber’ Wilder and Luis ‘King Kong’ Ortiz will be fighting their rematch on September 28 on Showtime pay-per-view, according to Mike Coppinger. The unbeaten Wilder (41-0-1, 40 KOs) announced the Ortiz rematch on Tuesday. Wilder says he wants to “right the […]