Deontay Wilder has declared he still has three years left in boxing as he laid out his retirement plan as he enters the twilight of his career.
The ex-WBC heavyweight champion, 36, hasn't fought since being knocked out by Tyson Fury in their epic trilogy bout in October 2021.
Deontay Wilder is preparing for his comeback fight against Robert Helenius on October 15
But he will be marking his comeback to the ring later this month when he trades punches with former sparring partner Robert Helenius in New York.
After back-to-back defeats against the Gypsy King, the Bronze Bomber knows a defeat will all-but end any chances of a swift world title opportunity.
The Alabama native has stated that he could be involved in as many as NINE more future fights before he eventually hangs up his gloves.
He told Sky Sports: "I've tried to fight nothing but the best. I'm picking up where I left off at because I only have three more years left - once that's over I'm done.
"I have three years or less. That could be nine fights or it could be six fights that I'm going to give and after that I'm done.
"No matter what people say good or bad, my accomplishments will never be forgotten. I'll always be here.
"I'm really motivating and inspiring people all over the world."
He added: "I am one of those fighters that's made it out. I don't need the business of boxing anymore.
"I don't need the business, the business needs me.
"It's not where you from, it's where you're trying to go. And I'm trying to go, I got there. Those that laugh and taunted I guess the laugh is on you now."
Wilder has declared he could be involved in as many as nine more fights before retiring
Wilder then revealed he would be open to fighting in England again after he blasted out Audley Harrison in 2013 in his only UK outing.
He remarked: "There is a big possibility that could happen.
"I believe it's definitely possible that you may see me across the pond in the near future for sure."
The 2008 Olympic bronze medallist recently backed Anthony Joshua to defeat former foe Fury if the pair ever came to blows.
And he has also spoken of his desire to pit his wits against AJ along with WBA, WBO and IBF king Oleksandr Usyk and Andy Ruiz Jr.
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