Wilder’s first title defense set with Molina in Alabama (The Associated Press)

Deontay Wilder is staying close to home for his first defense of the WBC heavyweight title. Wilder will fight Eric Molina on June 13 at UAB’s Bartow Arena, about an hour from his Tuscaloosa hometown. The matchup was announced on Friday and will be televised by Showtime It’s Wilder’s first fight in Alabama since a 2012 bout in Mobile. Wilder has also had four pro fights in his hometown, Tuscaloosa, about an hour away.