Anthony Joshua has urged Deontay Wilder not to "rob the fans" and agree to an undisputed world heavyweight title fight.
Joshua wants to face his fellow champion in a battle for every major belt if he comes through Saturday night's defence of the IBF, WBA and WBO gold against Andy Ruiz Jr, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
Joshua and Ruiz Jr meet face to face for the first time
He has now appealed to WBC titleholder Wilder to reverse his decision to next fight Luis Ortiz. Joshua said: "Whatever he is doing with his career, good luck to him. However, I am a fan of the sport. I have tried to challenge all the best fighters out there, bar one or two. I am reaching out to them.
"Let's not rob the fans of a good fight. I am a fan of this sport and I feel like I'm robbing myself of a good fight.
"Good luck to whatever he is doing. But if he wants to come and see us - because he hasn't announced a date or a venue - then we can have a conversation."
https://www.skysports.com/boxing/new...es-super-fight
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We know wilder fans don’t want this fight
But will wilder think of his legacy, his reputation is in the gutter, make the fight happen for or the fans
The time for running is over, it’s been over a year
Joshua wants to face his fellow champion in a battle for every major belt if he comes through Saturday night's defence of the IBF, WBA and WBO gold against Andy Ruiz Jr, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
Joshua and Ruiz Jr meet face to face for the first time
He has now appealed to WBC titleholder Wilder to reverse his decision to next fight Luis Ortiz. Joshua said: "Whatever he is doing with his career, good luck to him. However, I am a fan of the sport. I have tried to challenge all the best fighters out there, bar one or two. I am reaching out to them.
"Let's not rob the fans of a good fight. I am a fan of this sport and I feel like I'm robbing myself of a good fight.
"Good luck to whatever he is doing. But if he wants to come and see us - because he hasn't announced a date or a venue - then we can have a conversation."
https://www.skysports.com/boxing/new...es-super-fight
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We know wilder fans don’t want this fight
But will wilder think of his legacy, his reputation is in the gutter, make the fight happen for or the fans
The time for running is over, it’s been over a year
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