3<\/p>\n Wilder has confirmed he will return imminently as he looks to revive his heavyweight careerCredit: Mark Robinson \/ Matchroom Boxing<\/p>\n Wilder is looking for the biggest fights available in the sport with limited time left on the clock.<\/p>\n It is seen as last chance saloon for the devastating KO artist, who has yet to fully bounce back after two consecutive defeats to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang.<\/p>\n He has been heavily linked with blockbuster showdowns against former UFC<\/a> champion Francis Ngannou<\/a> and bitter rival Anthony Joshua<\/a>.<\/p>\n And now in a teasing update, Wilder has revealed he has already made his next bout official, and will announce the opponent in due course.<\/p>\n He said during a live stream: \u201cI do have something coming up. We\u2019re looking in January.<\/p>\n “I\u2019ve signed the contract already. I can\u2019t [give] no details at this point, but it\u2019s definitely live.<\/p>\n “It\u2019s gonna happen. I got a big year next year, I\u2019m looking forward to it, all I can say is two-time. Let\u2019s go.\u201d<\/p>\n Wilder’s opponent has yet to be disclosed, but he has hinted that he will be looking for a route back to a world title shot.<\/p>\n In order to do so, the veteran will at least have to fight a top 15 ranked opponent.<\/p>\n Who could Deontay Wilder fight in his return?<\/p>\n There are a raft of options available for Wilder which includes two blockbuster names.<\/p>\n 3<\/p>\n Wilder has regularly suggested a huge clash with Ngannou would be on the cardsCredit: @three30_3 – Twitter<\/p>\n It was previously unclear if the ‘Bronze Bomber’ would jump straight into a huge bout, with his manager Shelly Finkel previously suggesting he would first take another tune-up fight.<\/p>\n But Wilder and Ngannou, who has boxed Joshua and Tyson Fury now, are both open to a ring return in a battle of the powerhouses.<\/p>\n The pair verbally agreed to a bout on social media,<\/a> but it is unclear if an official agreement has been reached.<\/p>\n Another key option could be Joshua, who is yet to make his own return since losing to Daniel Dubois.<\/p>\n The pair previously had the framework of an agreement to touch gloves in 2024, but Wilder lost and derailed the bout.<\/p>\n Joshua has suggested he too could return in January, and a fight would still generate huge commercial interest.<\/p>\n![\"Wilder](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/crop-1902383.jpg\")
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