Eddie Hearn says Deontay Wilder is happy to be back and calls on American to fight DillianWhyte and Anthony Joshua

EDDIE HEARN says he is "so happy" that Deontay Wilder chose to continue boxing.

After his devastating knockout loss to Tyson Fury last Oct, the former WBC heavyweight champion suggested that it might be the end of his career. However, he has now confirmed that he will continue fighting.

Wilder's determination to continue has opened the door for many big matches in the division, which Hearn relishes.

Recently, the Matchroom Boxing chief stated to iFL TV that Wilder was a great addition. He is already in the heavyweight division.

"I'm so happy that he's back, because it's amazing to see the fights against Wilder.

"Obviously, the AJ fight was a great fight.

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"Wilder against Dillian Howte, Wilder gegen Andy Ruiz," which should be very easy to do.

"Wilder against [Derek] Chisora; Wilder against [Joseph] Parker; Wilder against Joe Joyce; Wilder gegen Daniel Dubois.

Wilder, a devastating knockout puncher, is determined to regain the WBC strap that he gave Fury two-years ago.

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 of their lives."

The 36-year old believes that the heavyweight division and boxing as a whole need his presence.

He stated that he was highly sought after. Many people have said to me, "Come back, please." I would say that I am back because of popular demand.

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"And the boxing business needs me. There's nothing quite like a thriving American champion.

"When there isn't, you can see that it's dead. It's drought in the sport. The difference is now well-known."