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Deontay Wilder called out by another British heavyweight: “I’ll take him out”

got the better of Derek Chisora when he fought on British soil earlier this year, but now there is another UK heavyweight calling for his shot at ‘The Bronze Bomber’. Wilder first fought in the UK back in 2013, when…

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 7:04 AM
Deontay Wilder called out by another British heavyweight: “I’ll take him out”
Key Things to Know
  • British heavyweight Johnny Fisher has expressed interest in fighting former champion Deontay Wilder.
  • Wilder previously defeated Derek Chisora by split decision in England in April.
  • Wilder has also been linked as a potential opponent for Oleksandr Usyk's farewell bout.
The Story in 60 Seconds

British heavyweight Johnny Fisher has called out former WBC heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder, stating he would look to take the American out if they fight. Wilder previously returned to the UK in April to secure a split-decision victory against Derek Chisora, and has since been linked to a potential clash with Oleksandr Usyk projected for March 2027.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Fisher praised Wilder as a legend while welcoming the matchup. The call-out comes ahead of Fisher's scheduled Zuffa Boxing debut headlining against Belgium's Michael Pirotton at the Copper Box Arena in London.

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