Deontay Wilder could be set for a shock chance to regain the WBC heavyweight crown if Tyson Fury sticks to his retirement claimThe American is also considering his future in the sport but he remains the No 1 ranked heavyweight with the WBC.
Fury is adamant he is walking away from the sport and if he backs up his threat to quit then the title will become vacant.WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has opened the door for Wilder to fight for the vacant belt, should his rival Fury vacate.
He told Sky Sports: "Certainly. Because he is the No 1-ranked contender in the division. I spoke to him a couple of months ago, he is doing great and he is looking forward to resuming his boxing career."Wilder has not fought since he was brutally knocked out by Fury back in October when they met for a third time in Las Vegas.
The American was bidding to regain the title he lost to Fury in February 2020.But, despite putting the Gypsy King down twice, he failed again against the Brit and, at 36, is understood to be still contemplating his next step which could mean retirement.Sulaiman also revealed the WBC could use a tournament to decide the next WBC mandatory challenger should Fury keep hold of the title and fight on."We have one year to have the next mandatory fight," he said.
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