Comments Thread For: Joshua's Promoter Says Wilder 'Probably' Next, Rejects HBO Talk

[BigZ44]

What do ya mean? If Joshua beats Parker, then they both literally just beat the next two best dudes at HW, and the fight is more than ready.

It ain't gonna get any bigger than after Joshua coming off Parker win, and Wilder coming back for that dramatic finish.

Summer UK is definitely the time and place

Both guys are still relatively unknown in the US other than by hardcore boxing fans, the next 9 to 12 months should be both dudes getting into the general US sports fans consciousness as much as possible. I think Joshua making his US debut in NY against Miller in the Summer makes a lot of sense, I'd also like to see Wilder go to the UK to fight Whyte. I understand most boxing fans will look at it differently, but I'm a patient man that enjoys the ride as much as the destination and want this fight to be as big as humanly possible when it does occur.

[Pennsauken1]

This is music to my ears, all we want to find out is who is the best, please deliver to the fans

[BigZ44]

Boxing so goddamn f#cked up boxing fans even acting like businessmen now.

Wtf you sh^tting me bro???????? "Please no I don't wanna see that big fight between the top 2 guys at HW right now....make me wait longer".

F#ck this marination EVERY damn THING strategy. Give me the fights maaaaaan. I'm gonna die one f#cking day.

You are probably right about this I can't help but see things from the promoter's perspective now. As a hardcore boxing fan, yeah do this fight as soon as possible, but I enjoy the hype and the build up too damn much. I also want to see this fight be an epic event among casual sports fans, not just another big fight that only super boxing fans remember fondly. I want Wilder and Joshua all over ESPN and news shows and **** all over the US building this up. I want Wilder going to the O2 and knocking Whyte the **** out while Joshua sits ringside and AJ battering Big Baby Miller all over the Barclays Center. I still worry about what the HW division is going to look like after this fight as well, will there be any other fighters for the winner to face that will seem like worthy adversaries? We could be on our way to another era like the 2000s where the champ just rolls over 2nd tier guys.

[juggernaut666]

Both guys are still relatively unknown in the US other than by hardcore boxing fans, the next 9 to 12 months should be both dudes getting into the general US sports fans consciousness as much as possible. I think Joshua making his US debut in NY against Miller in the Summer makes a lot of sense, I'd also like to see Wilder go to the UK to fight Whyte. I understand most boxing fans will look at it differently, but I'm a patient man that enjoys the ride as much as the destination and want this fight to be as big as humanly possible when it does occur.

Wilder fighting other guys is a huge risk . It only takes one punch and wheather ppl will admit it or not ,its Wilder who has the bigger risk of losing and almost did even though shady score cards would have bailed him out , if hes out boxed in a more neutral place then what ?

Joshua by far controls his fights in a more dominating fashion , makes less mistakes , and is getting harder to land on . Wilder cannot claim any of this ,hes in more competitive fights bc he has more difficulties keeping them off him ..

I think Hearn who THOUGHT Wilder was just going to blast through Ortiz in 3 rnds ,is having second thoughts . Anyone thinking Hearn doesnt want Wilder next is on drugs ,its the most money generated fight for him and a Wilder loss ruins it .

[sicko]

Showtime should just lock him up to a Massive Exclusive Network Deal!

CBS/Showtime can match anything HBO Offers and more I'm sure PLUS Wilder is already with you on Showtime that is the biggest fight in boxing to be made. It is no reason to leave Showtime unless you don't want to fight Wilder and purposely want to put a Road Block between that fight which jumping to HBO would do

[Just looking]

Wolrld Cup is usually over in July, right?

Shouldn’t be an interfere with a September/October fight. No?

If joshua wants to fight 3 times this year the next fight will be around July, too close for UK. Wilder gets keep busy fights, so he probably will fight around this time too

[Cheek busting]

Both guys are still relatively unknown in the US other than by hardcore boxing fans, the next 9 to 12 months should be both dudes getting into the general US sports fans consciousness as much as possible. I think Joshua making his US debut in NY against Miller in the Summer makes a lot of sense, I'd also like to see Wilder go to the UK to fight Whyte. I understand most boxing fans will look at it differently, but I'm a patient man that enjoys the ride as much as the destination and want this fight to be as big as humanly possible when it does occur.

Fair enough, and if history is correct that may be the path this takes. Not gonna lie, I wouldn't mind seeing those fights either.

However, I'm ready for it now, and I think the boxing world is as well.

We already know these two are the undisputed 1, and 2 HW's in the world, and I don't see it getting any bigger.

The fight is gonna be on UK PPV without a doubt, and free tv in USA almost certainly - Showtime will probably pay 2-3 million licensing fee for it.

[Ray*]

First things first, let’s see Joshua v Parker and see how that works out. If AJ impresses (No injuries) then it makes this fight a priority. Secondly, if HBO put more money towards Joshua then you best bet Hearn would change his tune.... it’s business. This fight is hot right now and it would be hotter if AJ can win in impressive fashion. And the fact that the belt would be in one place for the first time in ages makes it even more appealing now.

[sotgoda]

Wilder fighting other guys is a huge risk . It only takes one punch and wheather ppl will admit it or not ,its Wilder who has the bigger risk of losing and almost did even though shady score cards would have bailed him out , if hes out boxed in a more neutral place then what ?

Joshua by far controls his fights in a more dominating fashion , makes less mistakes , and is getting harder to land on . Wilder cannot claim any of this ,hes in more competitive fights bc he has more difficulties keeping them off him ..

I think Hearn who THOUGHT Wilder was just going to blast through Ortiz in 3 rnds ,is having second thoughts . Anyone thinking Hearn doesnt want Wilder next is on drugs ,its the most money generated fight for him and a Wilder loss ruins it .

How does Wilder have the bigger chance of losing? Who will you bet beats Wilder now other than AJ? I don' see AJ beating Wilder but at least it is more likely than any other.

The fight is not happening next as much as I'd prefer that. AJ will most likely fight in the US and Wilder will do the same in UK. This is what I see happening - provided Big Baby and Whyte win their respective fights.

[Kezzer]

Despite a lot people trying to blame Hearn here I still think it comes down to Wilder and whether he will sensibly negiotiate or not, obviously Joshua beating Parker permitting.

Do I think it will actually happen next? No is simple answer. For all wilder has talked, I’ve heard him
Talk in the past too - but actions are louder than words; and I don’t believe he will actually do the fight next as he will ask for far too much behind closed doors. That’s my personal expectation.