Comments Thread For: Will Joshua-Wilder Really Happen?

[Eff Pandas]

I don't think Joshua really wants it (or anyone with a pulse), but I am starting to think that the Saudis tempted both men financially, so hopefully, we will see it in 2024.

AJ is different so who knows with him. Idk if he knows what he wants half the time, but yea his energy seems like he'd rather pass on it.

[Eff Pandas]

But Parker against Wallin is marinating just fine.......

LOL. It would be hilarious if both Deontay & AJ lost tomorrow.

I'm not positive there will even be one upset, but there are definitely a few fights where an upset wouldn't be a big shock to me.

[Eff Pandas]

This fight is 6 year's past its relevance & my interest.

They are both still top ten guys. Almost any top ten guy fight between guys who've never fought is relevant.

I would agree its well past its ideal best date tho.

[Oregonian]

No. But so what. They'll still make enough.

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“Enough” for you or for them? Why are so many fights happening in Saudi Arabia? Fighters are getting paid a lot more. It’s that simple.

[crimsonfalcon07]

They both have to win tomorrow...

[Goatintheboat]

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“Enough” for you or for them? Why are so many fights happening in Saudi Arabia? Fighters are getting paid a lot more. It’s that simple.

It's enough for anyone isn't it? Obviously they're getting massively overpaid for largely second tier fights but come on Joshua v Wilder should be at Wembley or Vegas or MSG

[1Eriugenus]

AJ has been ducking Deontay for more than 6 years. More like 8 years. Now he needs the fight he ran from.

[wildman]

I seriously doubt it. Joshua was wary of Wilder's power all along. Now that he seems to have lost some of his confidence, I really have a hard time picturing him taking the Wilder fight.

[BlackRobb]

No one really gives AF about this fight anymore. They've both lost badly several times and neither even has a belt anymore. 3-4 years ago maybe, not now. I'd rather see Fury and Frances again.

[BlackRobb]

This fight is 6 year's past its relevance & my interest.
They were both in theyre primes & undefeated & with Fury on a health break they were the top 2 of the next generation. They could have been the next 3 kings instead we got 3 entitled to chancers.

2018 3 Eddie low balls to Wilder & Wilder called they're bluff & then offered Aj the flat 50 mill he wanted.
2019 Wilder turned down the dazn offer which in hindsight was lucky as Aj then lost.
2024 Only the Saudi blood money is enough to possibly get them in the same ring at the same time but it's too late. Wilders in Ajs preferred age range of 38-41 and shot while Ajs just broken & this fight is now the equivalent to Brooke v Khan only as its heavyweight so our head's turn.

I'd love to buy the box office this weekend but I'd rather see the Saudi ppv fail again for this duck card.

Agreed. Both have been slapped multiple times and neither has a belt.