Anthony Joshua, Boxer allegedly avoid Wilder for his next fight
According to American promoter Lou DiBella, Joshua is trying to avoid Wilder as his next opponent.
The 28-year-old has been challenged by Wilder who on Saturday, November 4 defeated Bermane Stiverne to become the WBC world heavyweight champion.
Deontay Wilder just beat Bermane to become the new WBC heavyweight champion (dailymirror)
According to American promoter Lou DiBella, Joshua is, however, trying to avoid Wilder as his next opponent.
“Why can’t it happen next? they literally fought one week apart. Neither one of them is hurt. They’re exactly on the same schedule,” DiBella is quoted to say by the Daily Mirror.
“Anthony Joshua doesn’t wanna fight this man right now.
“[Promoter] Eddie Hearn doesn’t want Anthony Joshua to fight this man right now.”
Both Joshua and Wilder are unbeaten so far and their anticipated bout will be the biggest fight in 2018.
Anthony Joshua beat Carlos Takam to retain his WBA and IBF belts (Getty Images)
Wilder, 32 also believes Joshua is ducking him and also accused promoter Eddie Hearn of ‘brainwashing’ British fans with rumours that Joshua is the best heavyweight in the world.
"I think Eddie is ducking me more so than Joshua," Wilder told BBC Sport.
"If Joshua's a strong champion, a true champion, you guys in England should smoke him out, make him fight. You should see if he's the best.
"My heart says I'm the best, if I'm not I want someone to show me."
Nigerian-born British boxer Anthony Joshua has been accused of trying to avoid Deontay Wilder for his next fight.
After defeating Carlos Takam, Joshua is yet to decide on his next opponent to defend his WBA and IBF belts.The 28-year-old has been challenged by Wilder who on Saturday, November 4 defeated Bermane Stiverne to become the WBC world heavyweight champion.
Deontay Wilder just beat Bermane to become the new WBC heavyweight champion (dailymirror)
According to American promoter Lou DiBella, Joshua is, however, trying to avoid Wilder as his next opponent.
“Why can’t it happen next? they literally fought one week apart. Neither one of them is hurt. They’re exactly on the same schedule,” DiBella is quoted to say by the Daily Mirror.
“Anthony Joshua doesn’t wanna fight this man right now.
“[Promoter] Eddie Hearn doesn’t want Anthony Joshua to fight this man right now.”
Both Joshua and Wilder are unbeaten so far and their anticipated bout will be the biggest fight in 2018.
Anthony Joshua beat Carlos Takam to retain his WBA and IBF belts (Getty Images)
Wilder, 32 also believes Joshua is ducking him and also accused promoter Eddie Hearn of ‘brainwashing’ British fans with rumours that Joshua is the best heavyweight in the world.
"I think Eddie is ducking me more so than Joshua," Wilder told BBC Sport.
"If Joshua's a strong champion, a true champion, you guys in England should smoke him out, make him fight. You should see if he's the best.
"My heart says I'm the best, if I'm not I want someone to show me."
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