AJ-Wilder will happen this year

according to Wilder. http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/23637697/deontay-wilder-gives-two-dates-locations-potential-anthony-joshua-bout Deontay Wilder believes a fight against Anthony Joshua will happen in either September or November this year and insists the match-up will definitely take place. Wilder (40-0, 39KOs) defended his WBC heavyweight belt against Luis Ortiz in March while Joshua beat Joseph Parker to add the New Zealander's WBO strap to his existing WBA and IBF titles. in England, it'll be September but if it's here in America then it'll be November," Wilder told Fight Hub TV. "We're still in negotiations so I don't have a time frame on it just yet but I want to let everybody to know the fight will happen. "If they're still serious -- we've been serious this whole way through -- Joshua said he wanted the $50 million and he'd sign tomorrow. "We did exactly what he said and he didn't sign so that shows you his character already or his team's character. "I think Joshua wants to fight but I don't think his team want to risk what they've invested. Their investment is about to go and they know it." Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn called for the Wilder fight previously following the victory over Parker, stating: "Wilder fight has to happen this year."

Comments (15)

Outworn

Wilder's brother Marsellos is not going to be relevant in boxing. He is way too old to be starting boxing now. He's 29 years old, the guy he fought is 0-5 all 5 losses by KO in the 1 st or 2nd round. He's too old at 29 to start fighting now. He won't be any thing like his brother Deontay. lol i never look at his record. Just saw that on Michael Benson twitter page. Didn't know Deontay has a brother who box too. He look a tad too muscular to me.

8y ago

True_That

�� Footage of Marsellos Wilder’s KO1 win in his pro debut last weekend, with some commentary from his big brother - Deontay Wilder. pic.twitter.com/HfiqMgmPif— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) May 29, 2018 Wilder's brother Marsellos is not going to be relevant in boxing. He is way too old to be starting boxing now. He's 29 years old, the guy he fought is 0-5 all 5 losses by KO in the 1 st or 2nd round. He's too old at 29 to start fighting now. He won't be any thing like his brother Deontay.

8y ago

HURTFEELINGS

2021 :boxing:

8y ago

sicko

If Hearn and Andrey Ryabinsky can't agree on a Deal to have the fight in the UK and they go to Purse Bid in which Ryabinsky is Guaranteed to win and force AJ to go to Russia then I think the fight gets done. People want to cry about America and being concerned with getting a fair deal then try going to Russia Good Luck with that sh1t :lol1: Allegedly Ryabinsky wants to be Lead Promoter for the AJ vs Povetkin fight even if it is in the UK which is kinda weird but he has Big Money so he can do what he wants I guess :dunno:

8y ago

Outworn

He's well within his rights. AJ has is the proven PPV draw, having done it in the UK already. Wilder hasn't drawn a single dime on PPV. Wilder needs AJ more than AJ needs Wilder. That's the beauty of Wilder using up all his free passes on so many cans - there is no goodwill left in the public view. He has to make this fight happen or the public will turn on him (well, those who haven't been on his case for years already). Got to agree with you. I've seen a thread about them wanting it to be in the UK and also the US and thought its a great idea. I'm confident as hell it will produce fireworks the first time round and the second will be even bigger event. The rematch can take place in Vegas.

8y ago

KillaCamNZ

and AJ too for insisting it took place in the UK. He's well within his rights. AJ has is the proven PPV draw, having done it in the UK already. Wilder hasn't drawn a single dime on PPV. Wilder needs AJ more than AJ needs Wilder. That's the beauty of Wilder using up all his free passes on so many cans - there is no goodwill left in the public view. He has to make this fight happen or the public will turn on him (well, those who haven't been on his case for years already).

8y ago

Outworn

It's really up to Hearn. and AJ too for insisting it took place in the UK.

8y ago

RINGG

It's really up to Hearn.

8y ago

Outworn

What does Marsellos Wilder look like? https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d1/55/9b/d1559ba8b0704563e8ebbd514e19386d.gif

8y ago

Outworn

It will only happen if Wilder agrees to fight AJ in the UK. The fight will never happen in the USA. Yeah AJ is being the diva right now.