Deontay Wilder isn’t interested in waiting much longer for the heavyweight showdown that should have happened years ago. Following Anthony Joshua’s impressive knockout of Jake Paul on December 19, 2025, in Miami, the former WBC champion confirmed he’s ready to finally meet the two-time unified titleholder in 2026.
Deontay Wilder’s Next Fight
“Almost definitely. Hands down. I’m a fighter,” Wilder told BoxingScene when asked about pursuing Joshua. “He’s a fighter. I’m still active. He’s still active. And that’s one of the biggest fights people still want to see. As long as we’re still in this business, we must meet.