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Posted by Lolade on Wed 10th Jun, 2015 - tori.ng

29-year old, world heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder, has said he can succeed Floyd Mayweather Jr as the world's leading fighter.

World heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has expressed optimism that he can surpass Floyd Mayweather Jr's feat as the world’s leading fighter.

The American makes the first defence of his WBC title in his home state of Alabama – live on Sky Sports – in the early hours of Sunday against compatriot Eric Molina, in a fight expected to showcase the champion’s knockout power.

Much of the boxing world, including IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight king Wladimir Klitschko, earmarks Britain’s Olympic champion Anthony Joshua as the future of the division, but Wilder is adamant he is the leading light of the heavyweight renaissance.

The 29-year-old said: “Floyd Mayweather seems to be coming to the end. Boxing needs me to take over. I believe I can be the exciting new face.

“There is nothing better than the heavyweights to keep the boom going. The fans love the big men. Historically ours is the sport’s marquee division and it’s great for the game that it is coming back to life.

“It’s also time to bring back the undisputed heavyweight championship to America, where it belongs.”