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Daily Mirror
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Donagh Corby

Deontay Wilder outlines plan to "change boxing" ahead of heavyweight's return

Deontay Wilder wants to "change boxing" for future generations as he heads into the final stages of his career, with healthcare for younger fighters a key step in his plan.

The former world heavyweight champion has already made tens of millions during his career, and is now keen to pass on improvements that will leave fighters in a better position as they progress in their journeys. He also harbours ambitions of becoming world champion again, but appears to have ideas of improving situations for other fighters.

Wilder recently returned to the ring for a quick-fire knockout of Robert Helenius, and now appears to be facing Andy Ruiz for the WBC mandatory challenger spot that could earn him a fourth fight with Tyson Fury. But he has one eye out of the ring as he insists that he wants promoters to treat boxers as athletes in other sports are treated.

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