Deontay Wilder called out for fight he has ‘run since for years’: “I’d love that”

Deontay Wilder has been accused of “running” from a former world title challenger, who hopes their heavyweight encounter can lastly come to fruition.

The 40-year-old returned to motion earlier this month, edging a split decision against fellow veteran Derek Chisora after flooring his man on two events.

It was a scrappy affair for probably the most half, but Wilder left many believing that he is able to securing no less than another notable victory, earlier than lastly crusing into the sundown.

In equity, it was a vastly improved efficiency to what he produced towards Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang, who outpointed and stopped him in 2023 and 2024, respectively.

In that very same breath, although, it have to be mentioned that the previous world champion is a far cry from the person who twice dropped Tyson Fury in 2021, earlier than in the end struggling an Eleventh-round stoppage defeat.

Another fighter who many contemplate to be nearing the top, in the meantime, is Dillian Whyte, who has not fought since his first-round stoppage defeat to Moses Itauma in August.

For a short time, the Londoner was considered a real world-level contender, however now seems to be sitting getting ready to retirement.

Before lastly calling it quits, although, the 38-year-old has instructed Impact Boxing that he is greater than keen to hold round for a possible dustup with Wilder.

“I’d love to fight Deontay Wilder; I’ve been making an attempt to fight him for half of my profession.

“The little b**ch [has] been running. So yeah, let’s see.”

Whyte challenged for the WBC heavyweight title towards Fury in 2022, however got here up quick as he suffered a sixth-round stoppage loss.