Deontay Wilder returns to the ring for the first time in over a year as he takes on Joseph Parker on December 23.
The fight is part of the massive "Day of Reckoning" card, which sees several big names of the heavyweight division in action in Riyadh.
Wilder was last in action in Oct. 2022, when he recorded a first-round knockout of Robert Helenius. The "Bronze Bomber" finally steps back into the ring to face Parker, who has been far more active than his opponent and will be fighting for the fourth time in 2023.
The winner of this bout will take another step towards a world title fight, while the loser will be left to figure out what's next.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Deontay Wilder vs. Joseph Parker.
Deontay Wilder vs. Joseph Parker date, start time
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Start time: TBA
- Main event ringwalks (approx): TBA
Timings for this event have not been confirmed at the time of writing.
Can I watch Deontay Wilder vs. Joseph Parker on DAZN?
Broadcast information to follow.
Where is Deontay Wilder vs. Joseph Parker?
Deontay Wilder vs. Joseph Parker will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ticket information for Deontay Wilder vs. Joseph Parker
Ticket information will be announced in due course.
Deontay Wilder record and bio
Nationality: American
Date of Birth: October 22, 1985
Height : 6' 7"
Reach : 83"
Total Fights: 46
Record: 43-2-1 (42 KOs)
Joseph Parker record and bio
Nationality: New Zealander
Born; January 9, 1992
Height: 6' 4"
Reach: 76"
Total Fights: 36
Record: 33-3 (23 KOs)
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- Daniel Dubois vs. Jarrell Miller; Heavyweight
- Jai Opetaia vs. Ellis Zorro; For Opetaia's IBF cruiserweight title
- Filip Hrgovic vs. Mark de Mori; Heavyweight
- Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Agit Kabayel; For Kabayel's European heavyweight title
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