Speculation surrounding former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has intensified as boxing fans anticipate a potential blockbuster matchup between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. According to a report by Daniel Yanofsky for The Sporting News published on November 3, 2026, Wilder's name has surfaced in rumors connected to the highly anticipated all-British heavyweight clash.
Wilder, who held the WBC heavyweight title from 2015 to 2020, has been linked to various scenarios as the boxing world awaits confirmation of a Fury-Joshua bout that would unify the division's major belts. The American knockout artist has previously faced Fury twice, with their trilogy ending in a decisive Fury victory in October 2021.
Neither Fury nor Joshua has officially announced a fight date, though both camps have expressed interest in making the domestic superfight a reality. Wilder's potential involvement — whether as an opponent, backup plan, or narrative subplot — remains uncertain as negotiations continue behind the scenes.
