DEONTAY WILDER confirmed that he will return to boxing after unveiling his statue in his hometown.
Since Tyson Fury's devastating 11th-round knockout in their trio bout, the Bronze Bomber has been out of action.
Wilder was able to lose two of their three mouthwatering heavyweights and draw the third.
The former WBC champion had implied that he was ready for retirement after the loss.
In other interviews, he maintained that his story wasn't over.
Wilder, who was at the unveiling of the statue in Tuscaloosa (Alabama) on Wednesday, stated that he is eager to return.
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He stated, "I cannot stop right now. I must continue my journey. I must, I must.
"I am looking to resume my career. There are many other things that I need to do.
"I'm taking my children away if they come back, because now my life is full of joy like 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 my life."
SIGN UP DEALS AND FREE BETS - THE BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERINGSThe 36-year old believes that boxing needs him, having lost only two of his 45 fights.
He said, "I've been highly sought after. Many people have said to me, "Come back, please." I would say that I am back because of popular demand.
"And the boxing business needs me. There's nothing quite like a thriving American champion.
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"When there isn't, you can see that it's dead. It's drought in the sport. The difference is now well-known."
Wilder has yet to reveal a date or a opponent for his grand return but is still ranked No2 in the WBC, with a world title not far off the horizon.
It was an emotional moment when Deontay wilder showed Caleb O'Connor the statue of him.
-- City of Tuscaloosa (TAG8) (@tuscaloosacity), May 25, 2022
The statue, which represents the @BronzeBomber of Tuscaloosa, will remain outside @VisitTuscaloosa.
Come by to see it! pic.twitter.com/YkfMD0C7pi
