DEONTAY WILDER could fight for the WBC heavyweight championship if Tyson Fury is forced to resign.
Although the Gypsy King had teased his retirement following Dillian Whyte's brutal defeat, he has not yet relinquished his prestigious green belt.
Deontay wilder has not fought since Tyson Fury's trilogy fight last October
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defeated the American in an 11th round TKO.
Wilder, a former champion long-standing champ, could challenge Fury for the vacant title if Fury leaves the sport.
Sky Sports spoke with Mauricio Sulaiman, president of WBC: "Certainly [he] is in contention for the belt."
"Because of his No 1 ranking in the division."
Wilder, 37 has not been seen in the ring since he was knocked out by Fury in the 11th round last October.
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The American, however, is believed to be chomping at the bit for the chance to return to the ring.
Sulaiman said: "I spoke with him a few months ago. He is doing great, and he looks forward to resuming boxing."
Fury, a former unified champion, wants Wilder to fight once the WBC strap is vacant. Behind The Gloves reports that Fury said Deontay Wilder would fight anyone for it again.
"I don’t know how this [Wilder being No.1 on the WBC rankings] is possible.
SUN BINGO GET PS50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAY"He has lost three fights in succession and is still No.1-rated. They can do it.
"One thing is certain, Deontay did ten more title defenses than anyone else.
"He beat Vitali Klitschko's record and equalled Muhammad Ali’s record. He doesn't get the credit that he deserves.
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Deontay Wilder is still my second favorite heavyweight fighter in the world.
"I believe that he knocks out all other people except me."
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