Wilder’s Manager: "We’re Not Interested in the WBC Bridgeweight Title"

Shelly Finkel, the manager of former heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder (43-4-1, 42 KOs), has commented on the potential fight between his client and WBC bridgeweight (up to 101.6 kg) champion Lawrence Okolie (20-1, 15 KOs).

"Please thank Lawrence Okolie for the offer, but we’re not interested in the WBC bridgeweight title," said Finkel.

Earlier, WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman had indicated that Wilder could be in line for the bridgeweight title, while champion Okolie expressed interest in taking on Wilder in that fight.