Oleksandr Usyk. [Image: British Boxing News]
Oleksandr Usyk is reportedly set to defend his WBC, IBF and WBA heavyweight belts against Deontay Wilder
World Boxing Council President, Mauricio Sulaiman has approved Usyk's request for a voluntary title defence; Wilder is eligible for a WBC title fight as he sits at No 13 in the WBC top 15.
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has reiterated that Deontay Wilder is "welcome" to challenge for Oleksandr Usyk's WBC title amid speculation about a fight announcement.
Sulaiman told Sky Sports that Deontay Wilder was champion for five years of the WBC, he is a tremendous force, he has great punching power.
Usyk has confirmed that he wants to face Wilder in America, in his first bout in the USA since 2019, and believes the fight would strengthen his legacy.
Wilder had a lengthy reign as WBC champion before he lost the belt in a rematch defeat to Tyson Fury in 2020.
Speaking on the Ready to Fight website, Usyk says Wilder has been at the top for the last 10 years and this is about sporting interest.
He adds in the 'big three,' there were Joshua, Fury, and Wilder.
Usyk says he has beaten Joshua twice, beaten Fury twice, and one unbeaten one remains - Wilder.
Source: skysports.com
