Boxing-American Wilder eager for ‘Rocky’ moment in Russia (Reuters)
By Frank Pingue April 21 (Reuters) – It may not be the same plot as the Cold War-themed “Rocky IV” movie but Deontay Wilder is deterimined to emerge victorious when he becomes the first reigning American heavyweight champion to travel to Russia to defend his title. Wilder will defend his WBC title against Russia’s Alexander Povetkin in Moscow on May 21 and the longstanding rivalry between the two countries in international sport, one that is often fuelled by political difference, was not lost on him. To come back with that victory for America,” Wilder said during a workout in front of the media this week.