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Photo: Deontay Wilder / Instagram   Deontay Wilder , the former heavyweight world champion, might step back into the ring in 2025, and the opponent could be a retired legend, Wladimir Klitschko. Wilder's trainer, Malik Scott , recently hinted at a major comeback for the fighter, calling 2025 "a big year" for the heavyweight. Wilder, now 39, hasn’t fought since suffering two tough losses in Saudi Arabia. He lost on points to Joseph Parker and was stopped in five rounds by Zhilei Zhang . These performances led to questions about whether Wilder should retire, but the hard-hitting boxer has confirmed he will continue fighting. Scott believes Wilder’s fighting spirit remains strong. "Deontay is a fighter at heart," Scott told Jeff Bet. "I believe 2025 will be the perfect year for him to come back, but everything has to be right for him." Photo: Deontay Wilder / Instagram   Rumors are swirling about Wladimir Klitschko’s possible return to boxing. Klitschko, ...

Photo: Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder / Instagram   Tyson Fury recently urged fellow boxer Deontay Wilder to consider retirement, expressing concern for Wilder's health after their intense trilogy of fights. Fury and Wilder faced each other three times, with nine knockdowns between them.  Their final bout, in October 2021, ended in an 11th-round knockout by Fury. Reflecting on their fights, Fury shared that their battles took a heavy toll on both fighters.  He said on the Pound for Pound Podcast, "Between me and Wilder, there were ten knockdowns. It takes a lot out of a fighter." Fury added that he feels Wilder hasn’t looked the same in recent fights, like his bouts against Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang . Photo: Tyson Fury / Instagram   However, Wilder doesn’t seem ready to retire just yet. His trainer, Malik Scott, shared with Boxing Scene that Wilder "definitely wants to fight again." Scott hinted at potential matchups in 2025, saying Wilder is currently restin...

Photo: Instagram/Zhilei Zhang Zhilei Zhang , a top-ranked heavyweight boxer, is open to fighting Jake Paul . Zhang, ranked No. 4 by Ring Magazine, said he would consider the match if the opportunity arises.  He respects Paul's dedication to boxing, noting that Paul has brought many fans to the sport. Jake Paul, who started as a YouTube star, has a 10-1 boxing record since 2018.  Most of his wins are against older MMA fighters, but he aims to become a world champion. WBA president Gilberto Mendoza mentioned that he might approve a title fight between Paul and former champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Photo: Instagram/Zhilei Zhang Zhang believes Paul still needs more fights against credible opponents to prove himself at a higher level. Zhang himself is close to a world title shot, having recently won against Deontay Wilder .  At 41, Zhang knows he needs to act fast if he wants to win heavyweight gold. Jake Paul, who usually fights at cruiserweight, is preparing to fight Mike ...

Photo: Instagram/Deontay Wilder Deontay Wilder , the former world champion boxer, faced a tough defeat against Zhilei Zhang , losing in the fifth round. This loss, following another defeat to Joseph Parker, has led many to wonder if Wilder will retire. The back-to-back losses mean Wilder won't be fighting his long-time rival, Anthony Joshua , anytime soon and is now far from a title shot. Fans are questioning if Wilder still has the drive to continue boxing. Wilder was a dominant WBC Champion until he met Tyson Fury . Their trilogy ended with two big losses for Wilder, which some believe changed him. Photo: Instagram/Deontay Wilder Coach Malik Scott spoke to ES News about Wilder's current state. "He’s healing right now, recovering from some injuries. Getting his mind together, his mind right. He’s resting and enjoying life," said Scott. Opinions are divided on what Wilder should do next. Lennox Lewis , a former heavyweight champion, thinks he should retire, while Anth...

Photo: Instagram/Zhilei Zhang Zhilei Zhang is back in the heavyweight spotlight after a big win over Deontay Wilder . The fight was crucial for both men, but Zhang, the powerful puncher from China, kept his title hopes alive with an impressive stoppage. Another fighter eager to rise in the heavyweight division is 31-year-old Martin Bakole from Congo. Bakole, ranked number 1 with the WBA, recently dominated Carlos Takam and is now setting his sights on Zhang. In an interview with iFL TV, Bakole expressed his confidence about facing 'Big Bang' Zhang. He’s willing to fight Zhang in his home country and believes he would "smash" the 41-year-old veteran. Photo: Instagram/Zhilei Zhang “Zhang did well. It’s tough to beat a southpaw, but it’s easier for me because I learned boxing from my southpaw brother. Zhang’s strong, but he needs to know how to use his left hand better. He beat Deontay because Deontay was too small and kept running. I’m ready to fight Zhang in China. It...

Photo: Instagram/Zhilei Zhang Zhilei Zhang , a top contender in the heavyweight division, is confident about the outcome of the upcoming rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury . At 41, Zhang has seen his career soar despite a controversial loss to Fillip Hrgovic and a points defeat to Joseph Parker.  He impressed fans by defeating Joe Joyce twice, who was once considered unbeatable. Photo: Instagram/Zhilei Zhang Most recently, Zhang faced Deontay Wilder on June 1st in Saudi Arabia, securing another victory within five rounds. In an interview with Fight Hub TV, Zhang praised both Fury and Usyk. “I think it was a perfect fight with perfect fighters. I don’t have anything to say about it,” he said.  Zhang dismissed criticism of Usyk’s ability to take body shots, noting that Usyk handled Fury’s attacks well. As for the rematch, Zhang is certain of the outcome: “Same result.” Read Next: Denver Nuggets' Aaron Gordon Honors Late Brother Drew With New Tattoo Source: Second Ou...

Photo: Instagram/Zhilei Zhang Zhilei Zhang outweighed Deontay Wilder by nearly 70lbs ahead of their fight at the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia tomorrow night (June 1). With a combined 63 knockouts, their match is the highlight of the 5 x 5 bill, featuring fighters from Queensberry Promotions and Matchroom. After the weigh-in, Zhang commented on Wilder: “I think it’s a different Deontay Wilder [from the past], he was really hungry, destructive, right now he’s an old soldier.” In other bouts, Craig Richards and Willy Hutchinson faced off without any incidents, saving their tension for fight night. Malik Zinad, taller than WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitrii Bivol, acknowledged his opponent’s confidence. Bivol stated he isn't looking ahead to a possible unification fight with Artur Beterbiev, focusing solely on Zinad. “I’ve been boxing for more than 25 years, I’m focused on my opponent,” Bivol said. Zinad responded enthusiastically: “Tomorrow’s going to be war. I’m so happy for th...

Photo: Instagram/Deontay Wilder Deontay Wilder is gearing up for a crucial fight against Zhilei Zhang in Saudi Arabia on June 1. This match is a part of the Matchroom vs. Queensberry Promotions event, and for Wilder, it's a pivotal moment in his career. Wilder, a former WBC heavyweight champion with a record of 43-3-1 (42 KOs), is coming off a significant loss to Joseph Parker last December. He is now 38 years old and acknowledges that this fight with Zhang could determine the future of his boxing career. Joining Eddie Hearn's team as a 'Wildcard' selection, Wilder expressed his surprise at their collaboration, saying, “No one thought me and Eddie would work together, so this is the ultimate surprise right here.” Photo: Instagram/Deontay Wilder Reflecting on the impact of Saudi Arabia on boxing, Wilder mentioned the changes in the sport and hinted at pursuing an acting career post-boxing. “They’ve changed the way boxing is done, and I’m looking for that acting career a...