Looks like Anthony Joshua’s stare down with Deontay Wilder, who called him out last weekend after defeating Derek Chisora, may not go in vain. The two heavyweight champions have been teasing a potential matchup for years, and now, Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, believes that the fight may finally become a reality.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Hearn expressed his excitement over the prospect of Joshua facing Wilder in the ring. He said, “I think it’s almost inevitable that Joshua vs. Wilder will happen. It’s a fight that the fans have been wanting to see for a long time, and I believe it’s the biggest fight in boxing right now.”
Hearn’s statement comes after Wilder’s impressive victory over Chisora last weekend, where he knocked out the British boxer in the fourth round. The win added fuel to the fire of a potential matchup between Wilder and Joshua, who currently holds the WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight titles.
But what makes this potential fight even more intriguing is the fact that it may be a prelude to an even bigger superfight between Joshua and fellow heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury. Hearn acknowledged this possibility and labeled Joshua vs. Wilder as a “semi-final” before the ultimate showdown with Fury.
He said, “There’s a lot of talk about a potential fight between Joshua and Fury, but I believe Joshua vs. Wilder will happen first. It’s a fight that will generate a lot of interest and money, and it will build the hype for an even bigger fight between Joshua and Fury.”
The potential matchup between Joshua and Wilder has been a long time coming. Both fighters have been dominating the heavyweight division in recent years, with Joshua holding an impressive record of 24 wins, 22 of which came by knockout, and Wilder boasting an undefeated record of 43 wins, 41 by knockout.
The two have also been involved in a war of words, with Wilder constantly calling out Joshua for a fight. However, negotiations between the two teams have failed in the past, leading to frustration among boxing fans who have been eagerly waiting for this clash of heavyweight titans.
But now, with Hearn’s confirmation, it seems like we may finally get to see Joshua and Wilder face off in the ring. And if all goes well, it may even set the stage for a historic unification fight between Joshua and Fury.
In conclusion, it looks like the stars are aligning for a potential matchup between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder. With both fighters at the top of their game and a potential superfight with Tyson Fury looming, this could be the biggest fight in boxing in recent years. Fans can only hope that the negotiations go smoothly, and we get to witness this epic clash between two of the most dominant heavyweight champions in the world.
