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Ben Davies

Deontay Wilder told "perfect opponent" for heavyweight return fight

Deontay Wilder has been advised to fight Swedish heavyweight Otto Wallin when he makes his heavyweight comeback.

The 'Bronze Bomber' recently announced his plans to return to the ring after previously contemplating retirement following his trilogy defeat by Tyson Fury. The former champion remains positioned at No.1 in the WBC rankings and could rekindle world title hopes next year if he makes a return.

Boxing promoter Dmitry Salita believes a fight between Wilder and Wallin could be contested for the WBC interim title while Fury decides his future in the sport. "Deontay Wilder is the perfect opponent for Otto Wallin because Otto gave Tyson Fury the toughest fight of his career. That is the fact," Salita told Vegas Insider. "Deontay Wilder had a memorable trilogy with Tyson Fury. He lost twice and drew.

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