Deontay Wilder makes bold claim regarding his future in the sport

Deontay Wilder has revealed his plans to box for the next ten years.

Wilder, 40, turned professional in 2008 and has been involved in some huge fights across his career so far.

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From his trilogy with Tyson Fury to sharing the ring with Joseph Parker, Wilder has certainly faced some big names in boxing’s glamour division.

More recently, the American has confirmed to talkSPORT that he is in negotiations for a clash with none other than Oleksandr Usyk.

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.

He told Boxing Scene: “I’ve got like ten years left, baby, I’m only 40 years young, man.

“See, that’s the thing about age. People don’t understand, and they’ve got to get it together.

“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.

“Because if you’re active, no matter what age you are, you’re going to still be able to move.

“You’re going to still be able to have an ability to do a lot of things.

“It’s only when you die inside, and you allow that age to overcome [and think] ‘Oh, s***, I’m 40 years old. I’m old’. No, hell no.”

What has Deontay Wilder already achieved?

Wilder turned to the pro scene after winning a bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics, in his early 20s.

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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.

After embarking on a 32-fight win streak, he became the first American to hold a heavyweight title since 2007.

Wilder defeated Bermane Stiverne for the WBC heavyweight crown in 2015.

He went on to make ten successful defences until his second clash with Fury in 2020 ultimately saw him dethroned.

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.

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.

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What’s next for Wilder?

As he prepares for an expected showdown with Usyk, Wilder has teased a tune-up fight with Derek Chisora for early 2026.

The pair sparked rumours after they shared a heated face-off at the 2025 IBA Men’s Boxing World Championship.

Wilder stated: “Derek Chisora, you want it, you can get it.

“That’s for sure. That might be my warm-up fight. I’ll see what people think about that.

“We were supposed to fight years ago, and I got in some legal trouble and it meant I couldn’t travel.

“It was supposed to happen and it didn’t happen, and this opportunity means it can happen.”