The WBC have announced that promoters of WBC Heavyweight Champion Bermane Stiverne and WBC mandatory contender Deontay Wilder have reached agreement for the fight during the free negotiation period so the fight will no longer go to purse bids.
“I have worked for many years and my dream materialized to conquer the green and gold belt, which I will defend with honor and pride for many years. Nobody is getting in my way,” said Bermane Stiverne.
“I am anxious to get in the ring and score my 33rd win and my 33rd knock out. I will be the WBC Heavyweight Champion of the world,” said Deontay Wilder.