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Round 12, Tyson Fury on the canvas. Deontay Wilder’s right hand almost rewrote heavyweight history — and in 2026, he gets one final chance to finish the job. Wilder’s opportunity arises amid critics who argue he never built a truly great résumé despite 43 KOs from 44 wins. Supporters fire back with ten WBC title defenses, five years as champion, and a highlight-reel collection of the most violent knockouts of the century. What’s undeniable is this: Wilder is one of the most captivating, destructive punchers since Mike Tyson — a showstopper who turned fight nights into global events. ‘The Bronze Bomber’ knocked out all 32 of his opponents until a world title shot, yet the defining victory that ends all arguments still eludes him. In 2026, Wilder gets one more chance to add that missing chapter. Deontay Wilder: Legacy Under Fire Wilder held the WBC heavyweight title from 2015 to 2020, defending it ten times — the second-longest WBC heavyweight title run of the four-belt era. Still, he lived under constant pressure to “step up,” with calls for a unification against Anthony Joshua echoing around the division. Negotiations collapsed, accusations flew, and the rivalry never materialized in the ring. Instead, Wilder eventually secured the other mega-fight of that era: Tyson Fury. Over three unforgettable bouts, Wilder produced several knockdowns that will live forever. Those 36 rounds, including an iconic round-12 right hand in their first fight, looked like they had rendered Fury unconscious. Fury rose, history shifted, and Wilder ultimately left the trilogy without a win. But Wilder still emerged with a legend: the most dangerous punch in heavyweight boxing. Why Wilder Still Matters Despite the defeats, many — including WBN — believe Wilder will enter the International Boxing Hall of Fame: longevity, knockouts, and global impact matter. And Wilder delivered all three. His KO of Artur Szpilka in 2016 remains one of the most brutal heavyweight finishes ever captured on live broadcast. His one-punch erasure of Luis Ortiz in 2019 came against an undefeated, avoided contender. Even Fury, a future Hall of Famer himself, required supernatural recuperation to avoid defeat. Yet the “career-defining win” against a fellow elite champion never arrived. 2026 is the final window — the last swing at rewriting his story. Usyk: Wilder’s Last Golden Ticket Oleksandr Usyk, the master craftsman of the heavyweight division and the only unified champion to conquer both cruiserweight and heavyweight in the four-belt era, has called out the American, setting the stage for his biggest potential matchup, Usyk vs Wilder. Usyk enters the Wilder negotiations after compiling one of the most complete championship résumés of the 21st century. And because of Usyk’s dominance, this is realistically Wilder’s final chance at three-belt glory. Power fading? Possibly. Timing diminishing? Maybe. But heavyweights don’t age like lightweights, and Wilder will always have the nuclear option. If he lands clean, even Usyk’s legendary resilience may not save him. And if Wilder becomes a two-time heavyweight champion with three belts in one night, the debate transforms instantly. Wilder Speaks: “Usyk, I Accept.” Speaking in Dubai during Kubrat Pulev vs Murat Gassiev fight week, Wilder made his stance unmistakably official: Fight Hub TV asked, “Do you want to fight Usyk? Is that the fight that’s in negotiations?” “Oh man, when he said that, in my mind I already said I accept. So I’m going to look right here in this camera and say it. Usyk, I appreciate the opportunity, and I accept.” It’s on. Or as close to “on” as heavyweight boxing ever gets. One Chance to Rewrite Everything Wilder’s career has been many things — divisive, electrifying, chaotic, historic, and at times heartbreakingly close to something greater. But it is still unfinished. Usyk vs Wilder gives the “Bronze Bomber” one clean swing at heavyweight immortality. One punch to silence critics. One punch to define a decade. One punch to claim three belts. Whatever happens, the final chapter begins in 2026. And for Deontay Wilder, it all comes down to the only equation that ever mattered: If he lands clean, everything changes in a heartbeat. About the Author Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a veteran boxing reporter with 15+ years of experience. He has interviewed dozens of world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside since founding WBN in 2010. Read full bio.

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