Deontay Wilder says his best is yet to come as he discusses his first interview since Tyson Fury's brutal KO defeat

DEONTAY WILDER believes his "best is yet" - despite Tyson Fury's brutal defeat.

In October, the Gypsy King defeated the American for the WBC heavyweight title. The American lost in the 11th round to KO in Sin City.

Wilder's heroic effort to become a world champion twice failed, but the Alabama slammer insists that he is still in his prime.

According to the 36-year old, "This is not it. This is only the beginning." I have much more to offer.

"I have achieved a lot, but more than I could have imagined.

"I still have goals in the sport. That's why it is what I love."

The Bronze Bomber is eager to get back in to the ring, and plans to return to the gym after his hand heals completely.

Telli Swift was told by the Olympian: "I'm looking for the goals that are still left.

"I fractured my hand. I am currently in healing. After this, I will resume training.

Boxing is a sport that can be enjoyed all year, so you have to be ready. I look forward to getting back into it after this.

Wilder doesn't have any excuses after his defeat to Wythenshawe warrior Fury.

He stated, "I'm thankful for that." He said, "I'm blessed all the time."

"With all that said, it's not a complaint at all. We just keep moving forward.

"You reach a point. As humans, we feel that we have reached a dead-end, or we fail. We believe this is the end of our lives.

"But, when you're on your journey, there should be no 'this is it'."

Team Wilder is targeting a May return of the powerful power puncher.

World Boxing News spoke with Malik Scott, head coach: "We should be back at camp, in my view, no later than March, and fight in May."

"Or, we might be back at camp before March. It all depends on his recovery, how he feels, and how everything is going.

He said, "Deontay stated he was going on vacation, which I agree with. In a few months we'll all be back at camp and he will be fighting."