đ¨ Deontay Wilder offered shock world title shot
Deontay Wilder may get another chance at world title honours.
The former WBC heavyweight champion has lost his last two fights to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang respectively and looked a shadow of his former self.
Lawrence Okolie was keen to drag the âBronze Bomberâ to the bridgerweight division for a title fight but after being ordered to face Kevin Lerena he decided to move up to the heavyweight division.
Lerena himself is eager to take on Wilder and fight for the WBCâs Bridgerweight strap.
Speaking to World Boxing News he said:
âIâve always been keen to fight Wilder.â
âHe was one of the most feared heavyweights for a very long time. Wilder is someone I respect a lot, but itâs my time, and I fear no man.
âLook, I know Wilder didnât lose in a positive way [against Parker or Zhang], but having said that, this is heavyweight boxing. These things can happen, but he will always be seen as a dangerous, spiteful puncher no matter what!
âIâd be more than happy to give Wilder the opportunity to face me if heâs willing to make the move downâ.
âThere hasnât been any contact with Wilderâs team as far as I know, not as of yet anyway, but I did mention it to Spencer Brown, and itâs a fight I would take next.
âI hope to be back in the ring around December or probably early in the new year, so thereâs plenty of time to talk to Wilder, Opetaia, or anyone else for a massive fightâ.
The WBC announced Okolieâs decision to vacate the belt.
They wrote: âThe WBC has received official confirmation from Bridgerwieght champion Lawrence Okolie that he has decided to relinquish his world Bridgerwieght championship in order to pursue his dream of becoming Heavyweight champion. Consequently Interim champion Kevin Lerena is hereby confirmed as WBC World Bridgerwieght champion.
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