WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (36-0, 35 KOs) will defend his title against mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin (30-1, 22 KOs) on May 21 at the Megasport Arena in Moscow, Russia.
Wilder is coming off a devastating 9th round knockout win over Artur Szpilka in January.
The 6’7″ American dethroned Bermane Stiverne on points in January 2015 and has defended the belt three times, scoring knockouts each time.
However, they have come against lesser opposition and Povetkin represents his…