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NORTHPORT, ALABAMA – NOVEMBER 05: Deontay Wilder participates in a media workout at New Era Boxing & Fitness on November 05, 2019 in Northport, Alabama. (Photo by David A. Smith/Getty Images)
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NORTHPORT, ALABAMA – NOVEMBER 05: Deontay Wilder participates in a media workout at New Era Boxing & Fitness on November 05, 2019 in Northport, Alabama. (Photo by David A. Smith/Getty Images)
Former WBC heavyweight titleholder, Deontay Wilder, has been on a fight quest after making an explosive comeback with a sensational performance against Robert Helenius. Meanwhile, there have been talks that he might face Tyson Fury in a rematch. However, according to Matchroom Boxing chairman, Eddie Hearn, Wilder might just be the perfect opponent for Anthony Joshua.
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Shelly Finkel, who promotes Wilder, was recently on an interview with World Boxing News. In conversation, he opened up about eyeing a potential Wilder vs Joshua fight. Finlke said, “Deontay is willing to fight Anthony Joshua next. We would take that fight in the UK or the Middle East, and we will do it next. We have the WBC eliminator with Ruiz. And we will do that, but we want the Joshua fight.”
Hearn, on the other hand, seemed excited about the prospect. He said, “I’m going to reach out to Shelly today. But there’s a lot of options going around for Deontay Wilder.”
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NEW YORK, NY – MAY 17: Deontay Wilder looks on during his official weigh-in against Dominic Breazeale at LIU Athletic Center on May 17, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Moreover, he further added, “At the moment, in AJ’s plans, he’s looking to fight late March, we’re locking that in. Could that be Wilder? Possibly.”
Hearn also mentioned Joshua and himself are open to discussions.
Deontay Wilder believes his fight with Anthony Joshua will be his biggest yet
It seems like the ‘Bronze Bomber’ is anticipating a spectacular showdown with Anthony Joshua. In fact, he believes that it might be the biggest fight the world of boxing has to offer.
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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 03: Anthony Joshua looks on ahead of the IBF, WBA, WBO & IBO World Heavyweight Title Fight between Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua during the Clash On The Dunes Public Work Out at Public at the Investment Fund office complex on December 03, 2019 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Wilder was in conversation with Michael Babcock of TMZ. Talking about fighting Joshua, he said, “The biggest fight in the world is not [Fury], it’s me versus Anthony Joshua. That’s still the biggest fight in the world.”
He mentioned that people always talk about the fight. And that it is a fight that fans wish to see.
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