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John Fury, father of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, would love to see Anthony Joshua score a knockout victory over Deontay Wilder. Tyson had a wild trilogy series with Wilder.
Former two division world champion David Haye is advising Anthony Joshua to take an interim-fight with rival Dillian Whyte before a potential showdown with Deontay Wilder at the end of the year.
Former super middleweight champion Carl Froch believes Deontay Wilder would blast out Anthony Joshua in a single round of action. There is ongoing talk that Wilder and Joshua will collide in a battle of former world heavyweight champions this coming December in Saudi Arabia.
Malik Scott, head trainer for Deontay Wilder, felt Anthony Joshua had a fair performance against Jermaine Franklin. Last month at the O2 Arena in London, Joshua picked up a twelve round unanimous decision over Franklin to snap a two-fight losing streak.
Heavyweight contender Hughie Fury, 28-years-old, is ready and willing to face the top names in the weight class. Fury (26-3, 15 KOs), the cousin of WBC world champion Tyson Fury, has been out of the ring since October 2021, when he stopped Christian Hammer in five rounds.
Eddie Hearn, promoter for former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, feels confident that a deal could be reached for a fight with former WBC champion Deontay Wilder in the Middle East.
Eddie Hearn has received some positive indication that one of the most intriguing heavyweight fights could happen later this year. In a recent interview, the Matchroom head expressed optimism that a deal could be struck for his charge, former
Malik Scott, head trainer for former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, expects fireworks if a deal is finalized to face former two-time champion Anthony Joshua. There are circulating rumors of a possible Wilder vs. Joshua fight, at the end of the year in the Middle East.
According to a report by TMZ, former WBC heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder was arrested in Los Angeles following a routine traffic stop. Law enforcement sources told the outlet that Wilder was pulled over in Hollywood at around 1:15 AM after LAPD officers claimed his Rolls-Royce's windows were illegally tinted and his license plate was obstructed.
Former four division champion Roy Jones Jr. would like to see Anthony Joshua face an opponent who doesn't have the punching power attributes of Deontay Wilder.