Deontay Wilder may be on the verge of a surprise world title challenge, but the former WBC champ has named a former dominant man who he believes no one can beat when he’s at his best.

Wilder defended his WBC heavyweight title ten times after winning the belt in 2015, with all of his wins as champion coming via knockout.

However, His reign was ended by Tyson Fury in 2020the defeat started a streak that has seen him win just two of his last six games.

Still, despite just one win since 2022, The 40-year-old appears ready to challenge Oleksandr Usyk for the unified heavyweight world title next yearThe Tuscaloosa-born knockout artist seeks to become a two-time heavyweight champion.

talk with daily mail sportAhead of his apparent bid to return to the throne, Wilder looked back at past champions as he declared he believed muhammad ali Can’t be beat when discussing a series of fantasy fights involving the former heavyweight conqueror.

“Oh, Ali (will beat Usyk)! No one beats Ali. Sorry, that’s my guy!”

It has now been confirmed that the WBC will allow Usyk volunteers to defend his title, allowing the Ukrainian to challenge Wildercurrently ranked 13th among sanctioning bodies.

Still, it’s unclear whether Usyk plans to retain his other belts, with the WBA expected to give him a rematch with Murat Gassiev in the near future following the Russian’s win over Kubrat Pulev last Friday.