Deontay Wilder challenges Tyson Fury, just one step away to fight Tyson Fury in the WBC finals.

WBC President Sulaiman has revealed that

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the match between Wilder and Andy will happen because

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American boxer Wilder has lost his last two matches with Tyson Fury in a row.

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Tyson Fury defeated Wilder in the final at the World Boxing Championships on 22 February 2020

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After this, Wilder stayed away from the ring for almost a year, after which he returned on October 15.

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Wilder stunned Robert Helenius in his return match with just three punches in the first round

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WBC President Suleiman told Wilder "Wilder hits very hard, but he had been inactive and after

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The WBC President is overjoyed with Wilder's performance and

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is contesting an Eliminator bout against Fury for the title fight.

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