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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 27: Eddie Hearn, boxing promoter (R) and Anthony Joshua (L) speak during a press conference for his Super Heavyweight title fight against Wladamir Klitschko at Sky Sports Studios on April 27, 2017 in London, England. Anthony Joshua and Wladamir Klitschko are due to fight for the IBF, IBO and WBA Super Heavyweight Championships of the World at Wembley Stadium on April 29. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 27: Eddie Hearn, boxing promoter (R) and Anthony Joshua (L) speak during a press conference for his Super Heavyweight title fight against Wladamir Klitschko at Sky Sports Studios on April 27, 2017 in London, England. Anthony Joshua and Wladamir Klitschko are due to fight for the IBF, IBO and WBA Super Heavyweight Championships of the World at Wembley Stadium on April 29. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
The fight between Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua is one a lot of fans are looking forward to. However, it appears that even that fight may end up failing to materialize. Eddie Hearn recently in an interview with Boxing King Media, revealed that the fight could end up being scrapped in the end. Recently, a shifting power dynamic towards the entity staging the Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou bout in Saudi Arabia’s boxing scene has cast doubt on the Joshua vs. Wilder match. The promoter stated that they had agreed to the terms of the fight.
However, he also pointed out that until everything is signed off, things remain uncertain. Moreover, he also claimed that he has already spoken with Wilder’s manager who too is prepared to take the bout. He added, “It doesn’t just have to happen in Saudi Arabia. There are now other talks about other countries that it could take place in.” Hearn stressed that Joshua won’t indefinitely wait for the Wilder clash, hinting at potential talks with other opponents if a deal doesn’t materialize soon. He even stated that AJ may end up fighting Fury if the situation arises.
When asked about potential alternative opponents, he named “Filip Hrgovic [or] Andy Ruiz.” Hearn stated that the fight would “take place outside of the UK [because] he’s just boxed two fights at the O2 [Arena] in four months.” It appears that the huge crossover bout between Ngannou and Fury ended up inevitably affecting their bout. As the news made its way to X, it quickly caught the fans off-guard.
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Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder in danger, fans left infuriated
The highly anticipated showdown between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder appears to be in jeopardy, and fans are not holding back their disappointment. Hearn’s recent statement left the fans uncertain about the future of these marquee matchups. One fan pointed fingers at the promoter. He claimed, “Eddie Hearn failed to make the fight when AJ and Deontay were at their peak.. I wont be surprised if the fight collapse…. again”.
Eddie Hearn failed to make the fight when AJ and Deontay were at their peak..
i wont be surprised if the fight collapse…. again
— Schwarzenegger Chauke (@eliotchauke1) September 8, 2023
Another fan expressed his concerns about the state of the Heavyweight division. He stated, “So at this rate we are never getting AJ v Wilder or Fury v Usyk, or AJ Fury.” He called the Heavyweight division “One of the worst divisions in boxing fights now.”
So at this rate we are never getting AJ v Wilder or Fury v Usyk, or AJ Fury
One of the worst divisions in boxing fights now
— 🐐 (@StocktonSlap196) September 8, 2023
Moreover, one fan questioned the choice of location for the fight. He asked, “Must they fight in Saudi? Before the Saudis came into the scene, boxers were fighting.”
Must they fight in Saudi? Before the Saudis came into the scene, boxers were fighting.
— Olasupo Jakes – Bsc (Hons), RPN (@JakesOlasupo) September 8, 2023
One fan claimed that this fight was never going to take place in the first place. He branded the AJ vs. Wilder fight as cursed.
Let’s be honest, this was never gonna happen to begin with.
AJ v Wilder is cursed.
— Jeremy (@DatDudeJeremy) September 8, 2023
Another fan mocked Joshua and stated, “He’s gonna a fight Usyk for a third time I bet…”
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He’s gonna a fight Usyk for a third time I bet…
— Harry 🇬🇧🏴 (@harryxafc) September 8, 2023
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In conclusion, the unexpected emergence of Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou has cast a doubt on the future of Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder and other high-profile bouts, leaving fans disappointed and expressing their frustrations on social media.
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