It’s a fight between two unbeaten heavyweights who represent the biggest threat to Joshua, the WBA, IBF and WBO belt-holder, and could provide his next opponent. For Hearn, Wilder vs. Joshua — pitting the two biggest punchers in boxing together — would be one of the biggest fights in boxing history and would be must-see viewing, stylistically. “We want to be undisputed heavyweight champion of the world,” Hearn said, looking across to Joshua. Deontay Wilder against Joshua is the biggest fight in world boxing and it’s the most exciting matchup you can make.”The Wilder and Joshua camps negotiated last year for a fight — there was talk of $50 million on the table — but couldn’t find a middle ground. Fury vs. Joshua — the bad boy against the poster boy — would get Britons excited but Wilder vs. Joshua really gets the pulses racing.

Source: National Post September 23, 2018 12:00 UTC