Deontay Wilder Hopes for 1 More WBC Heavyweight Title Shot

After being stripped of his WBC heavyweight championship title, once dominating Deontay Wilder still clings to the idea of regaining the title. However, the journey to that opportunity has become more and more challenging. Of course, he is still listed in the WBC rankings, although he suffered a recent loss. The American has not won a fight since September 2022, knocking out Robert Helenius. This remains the only win of Wilder’s in nearly five years. The opportunity for him to get a title shot is only receding further by the month.

Deontay Wilder’s Retirement from the Heavy Weight Division

Wilder has lost his last two bouts. And before that, Luis Ortiz was the last man to lose against him. That fight was the pinnacle for him, seeing that he had been the WBC heavyweight champion for five years. But everything changed after February 2020, when Tyson Fury defeated him in a fight that lasted seven rounds, where Fury stripped him of the title.

Since that beating, however, Deontay has not been the same fighter and desperately needs a new trainer. This became evident when, after tasting a shocker of a victory over Robert Helenius, he did not get another big break to regain the spotlight. The loss to Fury in their trilogy fight and his other losses have put Fury in a very precarious position, with many asking if Wilder can still compete at the top.

WBC Ranking: A Slim Hope for Wilder

Wilder did poorly in his last two fights but is still ranked fourteen in the WBC rankings. This ranking leaves the door slightly open for a potential title shot, though it looks more and more like a pipe dream. His presence in the rankings can be explained by his ten title defenses of the crown.

This puts him in the league of the Klitschko brothers as one of the most successful heavyweight champions in recent memory. However, time is running out for him. If he does not win again soon, he could lose his place in line for a title shot. Deontay’s next step will define the path of his heavyweight competition.

Conclusion

For Deontay Wilder, the clock is ticking. His WBC heavyweight championship belt is in the past, and recent performances raise questions about the future of his career. Although he still appears in WBC rankings, Wilder’s title shot seems to be fading away with time. Unless he can pull off a big upset in his next fight or two, it is possible that a fighter once on top of the world will see his dream of winning the WBC title again slip away forever.