Deontay Wilder teams up with Mike Tyson in Saudi Arabia

Wilder in Saudi Arabia met up with Mike Tyson

Deontay Wilder teams up with Mike Tyson in Saudi Arabia

Tosin Abayomi 20:48 - 26.02.2023

Deontay Wilder is in Saudi Arabia, teases 4th fight with Tyson Fury.

American professional boxer Deontay Wilder has landed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The 37-year-old former WBC Champion is in Saudi Arabia for the mega fight between internet sensations Jake Paul and Tommy Fury.

Wilder confirmed his arrival in Saudi Arabia through his official social media platforms on Sunday, February 26, 2023.

Wilder teams up with Mike Tyson

Wilder wearing a traditional middle east robe with his bronze bomber sigil teamed up with American former professional boxer Michael Tyson.

The Bronze Bomber was all smiles as he posed for pictures with Tyson and British professional boxer Derek Chisora joined in.

Wilder wearing a traditional middle east robe with his bronze bomber sigil teamed up with American former professional boxer Michael Tyson.

Along with the photos by Wilder was a message that said, "God is great! Big Plans, Great Business, and Amazing people."

The comment section suggested that Wilder has now switched religions to become a Muslim hence his visit to Saudi Arabia.

However, Wilder in a recent interview stated that he would be traveling to Saudi Arabia to meet the power brokers for the possibility of hosting a fight.

This comes after Wilder announced that he now has the ability to negotiate his fight outside of influence from the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC), Shelly Finkel and Al Haymon.

Wilder vs Fury

Wilders presence in Saudi Arabia also comes at the time reigning WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is in the country.

Deontay Wilder recently produced a devastating knockout against Robert Helenius

Wilder has not crossed paths with Fury since he lost for the second time in the United States of America.

It is expected that both Wilder and Fury will be ringside for the fight between Tommy and Jake Paul.

Negotiations between Fury and reigning WBO, IBF, IBO, and WBA champion Oleksandr Usyk for an undisputed fight have stalled.

Fury and Wilder embraced on the way to the ring and when asked if a fourth fight is possible, he responded, "Most definitely".

A fourth fight between Wilder and Fury is now rumored to be in the works according to several sources and their presence in Saudi Arabia should give fast track their return to the ring. 

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