Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, has insisted that the announcement is “imminent” and was joined by Prince Khalid bin Abdulaziz ringside after Joshua’s demolition of Helenius.
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The 33-year-old Briton – who was jeered by fans during the fight – landed nothing of note until an overhand right ended Helenius’ night.
The two-time heavyweight world champion was scheduled to face Dillian Whyte in a rematch of their December 2015 fight.
Wilder moved cautiously for most of the round before unleashing his right hand that has long been considered the best in the business.
Wilder, 36, returns for the first time since his back-to-back knockout defeats to Tyson Fury when he faces former sparring partner Helenius on October 15. ‘The Bronze Bomber’ considered hanging up his gloves after losing twice to Fury, but announced his return by insisting the heavyweight division needs an American champion to thrive again.