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George Sessions

UNCOVERED: Deontay wilder vows to clean up the heavyweight division - The Untold Story

Tyson Fury, right, and Deontay Wilder will both want to make waves in the heavyweight division in 2026 (Bradley Collyer/PA) -

Deontay Wilder has insisted he is back and claimed the heavyweight division is nothing without him ahead of the comeback bout of old rival Tyson Fury.

Former WBC champion Wilder returned to the winner’s circle with a split decision victory over British veteran Derek Chisora at the O2 Arena on Saturday night after a difficult number of years since he lost twice to Fury.

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