WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua 22-0 (21) turned down a $80 million deal to face American WBC counterpart Deontay Wilder 40-0 (39).
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Deontay Wilder warned he has “transformed into a killer” as he ramped up his preparation for his fight with Tyson Fury, dismissing Anthony Joshua as a “coward”.
The two British heavyweights could be on a collision course if Fury can overcome Deontay Wilder in December.
Hughie Fury was beaten on a unanimous points decision by Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev in his IBF heavyweight eliminator in Sofia.
The newly-turned 33 year-old discussed his mammoth offer made to Joshua over the summer.
The heavyweights will clash in Los Angeles on December 1 with Wilder’s WBC world title on the line.
Matchroom chief Eddie Hearn has labelled Deontay Wilder a “f****** time waster” following his latest remarks over negotiations to fight Anthony Joshua.
Fury is looking to regain his place on top of the heavyweight division when he challenges for Wilder’s coveted WBC world title at the Staples Center.
Tyson Fury has vowed to make Deontay Wilder quit in the ring and called Anthony Joshua a sausage after another explosive press conference.
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder had to be separated as they came face-to-face during a fiery news conference in London on Monday.
The pair of undefeated heavyweights are set to battle it out in California for the WBC Championship live on Showtime Pay-Per-View.
Joshua retained his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight world titles by beating Alexander Povetkin last week, while Wilder puts his WBC belt on the line against Tyson Fury in December
Povetkin, 39, was the mandatory challenger to Joshua after the Brit defeated Joseph Parker at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium back in March
Olympic gold medal winner Anthony Joshua (21-0, 20 KOs) insists he won’t be distracted by thoughts of potential mega-bouts against Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury as the world heavyweight champion prepares to defend his titles.
Anthony Joshua believes Tyson Fury’s comeback is not motivated by a desire to return to the summit of the heavyweight division.
Tyson Fury has dismissed claims that his team is “baulking” at the idea of fighting Deontay Wilder and says the heavyweight bout will happen.
David Haye believes he is capable of beating the likes of Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.
Tyson Fury has agreed to a fight against WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder following the Briton’s comfortable points victory over Francesco Pianeta on Saturday night.
The British heavyweight’s strong words come in response to his rival Joshua failing to agree a fight with Deontay Wilder – a decision that he insists means he has to go to America to fight him instead.
The former unified champion was in boastful form ahead of his second comeback fight against Francesco Pianeta next week and didn’t hold back when talking about his fighting potential