Believe it or not, there was a time in which Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder held every single one of the Heavyweight belts in existence. Boxing fans who have followed this division will tell you that a possible bout between these two has always been extremely exciting. At the time, Wilder’s knock-out power against Joshua’s speed and ellegance were potentially a massive box office draw. Back in April 21, Joshua had already teased the chance to make this fight happen but both of these stars are going through very different circumstances today. AJ lost twice against Oleksandr Usyk and Wilder lost his trilogy against none other than Tyson Fury.
Anthony Joshua on fighting Deontay Wilder: “Thats whats happening. Its public news, were throwing it down in December.”
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? Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) April 28, 2023
Anthony Joshua confirms he may fight Deontay Wilder
A boxing fan got viral with a video he posted talking to Anthony Joshua about this potential fight. The Brit pretty much confirmed it by even saying a potential date: “That’s what’s happening. You know what’s going on. We’re getting it down. We’re throwing it down in December. God willing.” This confirmation sent the entire world of boxing into a frenesi because we are finally getting that fight after more than five years trying to make it happen. Even if none of them is a reigning champ anymore, both of them are a massive box office draw and the possible money that could generate is quite insane. Both sides are going through a good direction in the negotiation process but they did reach a minor impass.
Anthony Joshua on if he thinks the Deontay Wilder fight will happen in December in Saudi Arabia: “In terms of it getting delivered [from my side], I honestly believe it is 95% there.” [@Metro_Sport] pic.twitter.com/5uidnzquq8
? Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) April 21, 2023
Currently, Deontay Wilder’s team confirmed they are willing to accept the offer from Joshua’s team to make the fight happen in London. However, they claim they are offering $50 million in order to make it happen in the United States. According to them, this is far more money than either of both fighters would make in London. It’s almost certain these two will end up dancing inside the ring, which is definitely something to look forward to. Regardless of where their careers are right now, anybody who loves boxing should be excited about this fight.
“If rumours are circulating there might be some truth behind it”
Anthony Joshua welcomes a potential blockbuster battle against Deontay Wilder, with reports even suggesting that Tyson Fury could even face Oleksandr Usyk on the same night in December pic.twitter.com/HaAdD0JDLw
? Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) April 21, 2023