Deontay Wilder may not be one of the premier names in boxing as 2013 winds down, but he's certainly known to those who follow the heavyweight division. He also represents the latest, greatest hope for heavyweight boxing in the Unites States.
The heavyweight division has been dominated for years by the Ukranian Klitschko brothers, Vitali and Wladimir, but Wilder (30-0-0) has knocked out every opponent he's ever faced, and is generating serious buzz. Dereck Chisora, a veteran in the heavyweight division, is not impressed though.
In an open letter to Wilder, Chisora challenged the hotshot to step up in competition.
""I'll be honest, I don't rate you. After 30 fights you're still knocking over nobodies. As a guide, I fought Vitali Klitschko for the world title in only my 18th fight. When are you going to step up and fight a real contender? There's only one way to prove me wrong and shut me up and that is to get in the ring with me.
He continued; "The fans want to see if you can really fight and back up your words by facing someone who will give you a real fight, where you can prove that you are America's savior in the heavyweight division, and that someone is me."
Wilder does not have any opponent lined up next, but addressed Chisora's strong words via Twitter. "Here's how it's going: Vitali (Klitschko) is retiring, no doubt. I may be fighting for the vacant WBC title. If not, then Tyson Fury. If not him definitely YOU. I ACCEPT. No BS. I'm very serious Mr. D. Chisora."
Both Fury and Chisora are British fighters, but while Chisora would represent a legitimate step up in competition, Fury is the name that would garner the larger payday. Fury is an undefeated fighter (21-0-0, 15 KO) while Chisora has four losses on his record.
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