Joshua Is Wilder’s First Choice Opponent

Joshua Is Wilder’s First Choice Opponent


Deontay Wilder has reiterated that Anthony Joshua remains on his top list for a possible fight in 2026.

Recall that Joshua and Wilder were once the top two heavyweights, but their promoters failed to strike a deal to get them in the ring.

The most recent failed attempt came in 2023 after Joshua’s win over Otto Wallin, which would have seen a clash in Saudi Arabia.

However, speaking with BoxNation, Wilder’s agent, Shelly Finkel expressed confidence a fight with Joshua will happen next year.

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“Our first choice [of opponent] always would be (Anthony) Joshua. But if we can’t get Joshua — if we could get (Oleksandr) Usyk, we’d fight him.

“I believe [a fight with Joshua] is the biggest fight for him…And it’s the fight of the last decade, hopefully it’s this one.

“[The fight is] not as big as it was, but it’s enormous. Enormous.

“It would sell out any of the smaller arenas, and maybe with a good undercard, it could sell out a Wembley.”



Source: Completesports

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