DEONTAYWILDER made a dig at Tyson Fury, implying that the Brit isn't bringing any excitement to the heavyweight division.
Wilder's five year reign as WBC heavyweight champion was ended by Fury in February 2020. Then, Fury won their last fight in a brutal 11th round KO.
Last October, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder went to war in their trio
The Bronze Bomber, however, who made ten defenses of the prestigious greenbelt, believes that the division wouldn't be as exciting without an American at its summit.
Blue Blood Sports TV interviewed him: "Boxing thrives on excitement.
"But the thrill of an American champion. Boxing is no longer exciting after that champion has passed away.
"I was living proof. I'm returning on popular demand because that is all I've heard from high and low. You can find homeless people, millionaires, and everyone in between.
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"Do you feel me?" It has been an incredible feeling. Many people have reached out to me, saying that it's important, because heavyweight boxing without an American is not exciting.
"An American heavyweight brings excitement to the division. All the money will flow then. I can assure you that it will happen."
After his stunning defeat to the Gypsy King, Wilder looked set to retire.
He has vowed to be back in the ring by the end of this year and said: "I can’t stop right now. I have to continue my journey. I must, I must.
SUN BINGO GET PS50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAY"I am looking to restart my career. There are many other things that I need to do.
"I'm taking from my children if they come back because now I can enjoy my life fully as I want.
"I have sacrificed so much in order to be in this place in my life. To be able live my life the way I want it to for the rest of their lives."
Fury had teased his retirement following the brutal defeat of Dillian Whyte in April at Wembley, but has yet to renounce the WBC title.
The Brit is hopeful that Wilder will defend his belt, and told Behind The Gloves that he hopes Wilder will do so.
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"I don’t know how this [Wilder being No.1 on the WBC rankings] is possible. He has lost three fights in succession and is still No.1-rated.
"But that's up for them."
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