The 39-year-old former WBC heavyweight champion from America, **Deontay Wilder**, reflected on his reaction to the desire expressed by the 38-year-old undefeated Ukrainian, **Oleksandr Usyk**, to fight him.

“My heart was racing, not just because of the possibility of the fight itself. It’s about the opportunity. The fact that Usyk looks at me and says, ‘I want to fight you.’ The reason doesn’t matter—Alexander has said he wants to face me, and that’s incredibly significant for me.

I’ve never been given many big chances. Whenever there were opportunities, they were minor, and I had to carve my own path. But this is a monumental opportunity. It’s about a chance to claim championship titles. I’ve achieved success, and after this fight, I’ll be in a contender’s position. The upcoming year is going to be pivotal for me. When this fight happens, it will change my life. I will shake the world once again.

It’s an amazing feeling, a tremendous opportunity. I’m really excited. Typically, I’ve been the one providing opportunities for others, but now the tables have turned, and it feels good. It’s heartening to know someone remembers you, even when you’ve been the one allowing others a chance. So there’s great respect for him. It highlights the kind of person Alexander is,” Wilder stated, as reported by the **Ready to Fight** portal.