In an eagerly anticipated showdown, former heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder are edging closer to a potential clash set to take place in December. Joshua, who once held the distinction of being a unified heavyweight champion, has expressed optimism regarding the ongoing negotiations for the fight. Eager to avoid any interim bouts,
Joshua has his sights set solely on a December face-off with Wilder, although Wilder’s camp is reportedly eyeing a January date.
‼️ Anthony Joshua has revealed that Saudi Arabia now want to revive the idea of staging Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk and AJ vs Deontay Wilder on the same night: “The goal's to have Usyk and Fury compete for undisputed, with myself and Wilder. It'll be a great event.” [@SkySports] pic.twitter.com/JxFnmNOIPW
Joshua recently affirmed the positive trajectory of negotiations, telling Sky Sports News that he’s committed to the Wilder bout without considering other opponents. Citing the limited timeframe, he emphasized the December target for the fight and revealed his immediate focus on Wilder.
However, a potential hurdle emerges as Joshua contemplates the concurrent scheduling of a blockbuster event featuring Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed championship showdown.
The prospect of combining these marquee bouts presents Joshua with a logistical challenge, yet he remains steadfast in his aspirations. With a blend of humility and determination, he envisions a duel between two accomplished heavyweights, stating his intent to face Wilder with the hopes of securing his third heavyweight championship title.
As the negotiations unfold and plans take shape, the boxing world anticipates a showdown that could redefine the landscape of the heavyweight division.
