Deontay Wilder is poised to make a significant return to the ring on an exciting card scheduled for August 3rd, provided he first secures a victory against Zhilei Zhang on June 1st in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Wilder, a former WBC heavyweight champion, faces a critical bout against Zhang. His Excellency Turki Alalshikh has expressed interest in featuring Wilder against Jared Anderson at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
The fight’s viability may hinge on the outcome of Wilder’s upcoming match with Zhang. A loss, especially by knockout, could diminish fan excitement and potentially alter the dynamics for a matchup with Anderson. Alalshikh shared on social media his anticipation for the event, noting, “Jared Anderson is with us now on August 3rd Riyadh Season card at LA against the ‘Bronze Bomber’ Deontay Wilder—if he’s ready by then to fight after June 1st’s fight against Zhilei Zhang. Happy to collaborate with Top Rank again—Riyadh Season card 3rd of August in LA, will be one for the history!”
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Should the Wilder-Anderson fight proceed, it represents a significant challenge for the 24-year-old Jared Anderson, who is still relatively untested. Anderson has previously demonstrated vulnerability, such as in his bout against Charles Martin, and his cautious approach in a subsequent fight against Ryad Merhy, where he appeared reluctant to engage, earning boos from the audience.
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