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Deontay Wilder: I can take Stiverne and Arreola at the same time

Deontay Wilder is riding high after another early knockout win, and now has the WBC heavyweight title in his sights.

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Scott Christ is the managing editor of Bad Left Hook and has been covering boxing for SB Nation since 2006.

Deontay Wilder is so confident that he can beat either Bermane Stiverne or Chris Arreola that he says he can beat both of them at the same time. Wilder is in line to face the winner of the Stiverne-Arreola rematch, which will take place on May 10 for the vacant WBC heavyweight title.

"As far as the winner, I have no idea. I will be there. People will have to tune in. I will be there front and center to let them know this is who they have to face. Both work for me. Like I said, I can take them both at the same time, on the same night, or they can tag team me. Both styles work for me. Any man under 6'5 doesn't stand a chance against me."

Wilder (31-0, 31 KO) knocked out Malik Scott in 94 seconds last night in Puerto Rico, and has yet to face anyone who has been any challenge to him. Stiverne and Arreola are both tough fighters, and will be another career-toughest matchup on paper for Wilder, if the fight does indeed happen, and there's no reason to believe it won't right now.

Do you like Stiverne or Arreola against Wilder, or will his power be too much for either of them?

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