19 December 2023 , 10:15
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Deontay Wilder is one win away from a fight with Anthony Joshua - but must first overcome former world champion Joseph Parker.
Wilder has been out of action for over a year since he bulldozed Robert Helenius inside a round last October. But the former world champion, who lost twice to Tyson Fury, will bank mega money for fighting Parker in Saudi Arabia - and a shot at Joshua if the Brit overcomes Otto Wallin on the same card.
Parker is making a quick return to action having needed just three rounds to stop Simon Kean on the undercard of Fury's controversial win over Francis Ngannou less than two months ago. Parker knows he must win if he is to have another shot at a world title - or another crack at Joshua. Here is everything you need to know about the fight...
When is Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker and what UK time will it start?
Deontay Wilder will fight Joseph Parker this coming Saturday, December 23. The fight will take place in Riyadh and so will start at around 10pm UK time, which will be 1am on Sunday in the Middle East. As ever, the co-main event fight time could vary depending on how long the extensive undercard takes to finish.
How to watch Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker on UK TV channel and via live stream
“Day of Reckoning” costs £19.99 in the UK and can be watched through DAZN or TNT Sports Box Office and is available via the DAZN app on Smart TVs, streaming sticks, tablets, laptops and game consoles, Virgin Media TV, Sky and EE TV. You do not need to be a subscriber to buy this event and more information on all the ways you can watch can be found at www.dayofreckoning.co.uk
Deontay Wilder offers advice to Manny Pacquiao's son ahead of latest fight
Fight card and undercard
Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin
Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker
Dmitrii Bivol vs Lyndon Arthur
Daniel Dubois vs Jarrell Miller
Jai Opetaia vs Ellis Zorro
Arslanbek Makhmudov vs Agit Kabayel
Frank Sanchez vs Junior Fa
Filip Hrgovic vs Mark De Mori
Quotes corner
Deontay Wilder: "Money hasn't been the issue. It comes with not having the heart, the will, the courage to step in the ring. I don't really just blame it on Joshua. I blame it on his handlers, on his promotion and his management. Because let's face it Joshua is the cash cow of the company. Without him, no money is drawn into Matchroom. We all know that. Not only do I feel Joshua is intimidated of me, but I feel his promoter is as well. That's why the fight that hasn't happened."