BY GABRIEL PRINCEWILL
American WBC champion, Deontay Wilder has been preparing for Povetkin clash in Sheffield, UK. Wilder says he wants to be the first in 16 years to unify the world heavyweight titles.
He defends the WBC version of the title he won last January against. On May 21st, he defends his title against tough guy, against Alexander Povetkin, who has lost just once to former World champion, Wladimir Klitschko. This will be his fourth defense of his WBC title, and he will also be the first American to defend the title in Russia.
In a conference to reporters organized yesterday evening at the late UK time of 7pm, Wilder spoke confidently ahead of a clash expected to produce fire works.
“I always said that I’m heavyweight champion of the world and this consists of defending my title all over the world. “This is amazing for two countries to come together like this and put on a fantastic heavyweight show. The heavyweight division is definitely back and it’s alive and well and I’m proud to say I’m one of the guys that’s leading this.
“I’m looking forward to carrying on building my legacy in Russia and gain me more fans. My goal is to be the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. There hasn’t been an undisputed heavyweight champion from America for 16 years, and this fight is a key step in that direction, he told The Eye Of Media.com.
CONFIDENCE
Exhibiting his usual supreme confidence, Wilder asserted his conviction that he will not be inhibited by anyone on his journey.
”I’m letting everybody know that nothing is going to get in my way. No fighter , no matter what time, no matter what place we may be is going to stop me on my journey.” Wilder has always been a charming individual who expresses his confidence in a refreshing way. He talks the talk and has so far walked the walk. At 6ft.7 inches tall he is a remarkable presence in a division desperately in need for star quality
Russian’s Alexander Povetkin is a potent heavyweight who won the Olympic gold medal for his country in 2004. His all out aggressive style makes for good viewing, but his detractors have pointed out that the way Klitschko out boxed him when they met, evidences the strong likelihood he will struggle against much taller fighters like Wilder, who have the requisite blend of reach, power and speed. However, victory for Wilder will have to materialize first to be guaranteed. Povetkin is will be on home turf with the psychological benefit of tremendous moral support.
ACTIVE
A spokesperson from Al Haymond’s promotional team who looks after Wilder, told the eye of media.com, ”Wilder wants to be an active champion and keep himself busy. He fought four times last year and will be doing the same this year.He has a tough fight coming up but will be victorious. He wants all the belts. Fury has two belts, Wilder wants that, Joshua has another one, Wilder wants that too. He will fight anybody who is ready. If they are not ready, he will move on to the next person who is ready. He will be looking closely at the Fury-Klitschko rematch in July when it happens. He is ready for anyone”.
ERA
Wilder finds himself in an improving era in the heavyweight division with powerful punchers like Haye and Joshua in the mix, with two belt holder, Tyson Fury still a force to be reckoned with whilst he holds two of the main belts. The American world champion who has been training in Sheffield, UK this month, leaves for Russia this Sunday. By all accounts, he has had a successful training camp.
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