By Jordan Moskowitz

Deontay Wilder made clear that if he fights Wladimir Klitschko in a big heavyweight unification match next year, it will be on U.S. soil and not overseas where Klitschko has fought often.

 

“I have the most prestigious belt in all of boxing,” Wilder said. “I have the goods. I have what he wants. Every fighter wants their name on the WBC belt. I have it, so right now I’m sitting in the driver’s seat. If he wants to fight, he’s definitely going to come here to America. That way when I take all the belts, it will be rightfully at home.”

 

First of course, Klitschko has to get by undefeated Tyson Fury on October 24 while Wilder has to get by his fight, too, scheduled for Sept. 26.

 

Wilder and Klitschko are former sparring partners with over 50 rounds of experience together.

 

Wilder’s mandatory defense against Alexander Povetkin, a former titlist, will be ordered in October for sometime early next year.