Making a noise: Wilder claims he can succeed Mayweather
World heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder believes he can succeed Floyd Mayweather Jr as the world's leading fighter.
The American makes the first defence of his WBC title in his home state of Alabama in the early hours of Sunday against compatriot Eric Molina, in a fight expected to showcase the champion's knockout power.
Much of the boxing world, including IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight king Wladimir Klitschko, earmarks Britain's Olympic champion Anthony Joshua as the future of the division, but Wilder is adamant he is the leading light of the heavyweight renaissance.
The 29-year-old said: "Floyd Mayweather seems to be coming to the end. Boxing needs me to take over. I believe I can be the exciting new face
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