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Wilder returned to winning ways against Tyrrell Herndon in June and is eager to remain activeCredit: GETTY<\/p>\n
From his trilogy with Tyson Fury<\/a> to sharing the ring with Joseph Parker<\/a>, Wilder has certainly faced some big names in boxing’s glamour division.<\/p>\n More recently, the American has confirmed to talkSPORT that he is in negotiations<\/a> for a clash with none other than Oleksandr Usyk<\/a>.<\/p>\n As the former WBC heavyweight champion finds himself in contention for a shot at the reigning king, he has revealed he won’t be stopping there.<\/p>\n He told Boxing Scene<\/a>: \u201cI’ve got like ten years left, baby, I’m only 40 years young, man.<\/p>\n READ MORE BOXING<\/p>\n \u201cSee, that’s the thing about age. People don’t understand, and they’ve got to get it together. <\/p>\n “Of course, age can define you and the factors of your ability to move, being active, and different things like that or whatever. But that’s only if you allow it to. <\/p>\n “Because if you’re active, no matter what age you are, you’re going to still be able to move. <\/p>\n “You’re going to still be able to have an ability to do a lot of things. <\/p>\n “It’s only when you die inside, and you allow that age to overcome [and think] \u2018Oh, s***, I’m 40 years old. I’m old’. No, hell no.\u201d<\/p>\n What has Deontay Wilder already achieved?<\/p>\n Wilder turned to the pro scene after winning a bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics<\/a>, in his early 20s.<\/p>\n 3<\/p>\n Should Wilder continue competing for the next decade, he will have been an active pro for almost 30 years by the time he bows out.Credit: Getty<\/p>\n Now at 40, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ already boasts an impressive record in the sport with 43 of his 44 wins coming by way of knockout.<\/p>\n After embarking on a 32-fight win streak, he became the first American to hold a heavyweight title since 2007.<\/p>\n Wilder defeated Bermane Stiverne for the WBC heavyweight crown in 2015.<\/p>\n He went on to make ten successful defences until his second clash with Fury in 2020 ultimately saw him dethroned.<\/p>\n While Wilder has only won two of his five outings since his first loss to Fury, the American is adamant that his power isn’t fading as he approaches the half-century mark. <\/p>\n While it may seem like a daring goal to box until he turns 50, Wilder’s right hand remains as ferocious as it was when he began climbing the ranks.<\/p>\n 3<\/p>\n Wilder is known for his ability to leave his opponents flattened in the ring and is still a huge presence on US soilCredit: Mark Robinson \/ Matchroom BoxingWhat’s next for Wilder?<\/p>\n As he prepares for an expected showdown with Usyk, Wilder has teased a tune-up fight with Derek Chisora<\/a> for early 2026.<\/p>\n The pair sparked rumours after they shared a heated face-off<\/a> at the 2025 IBA Men\u2019s Boxing World Championship.<\/p>\n![\"RIYADH,](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1766538310_911_crop-1898299.jpg\")
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