Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn has revealed that there is a potential bout which could take place in Saudi Arabia between the Brit who also has a Nigerian root and Deontay Wilder on August 12.
The Sagamu born British boxer was reportedly close to agreeing a fight with compatriot , Dillian Whyte but the fight contract talks fell part between both parties after weeks of negotiations.
However, despite removing the one-way rematch clause – which had infuriated Whyte, Hearn said he didn’t think AJ would fight Whyte, suggesting that his prize fighter was far from short of potential opponents.
Joshua last fought in April, when he secured a unanimous points victory over American Jermaine Franklin, but has been keen to step back in the ring this summer, with August 12th the date picked out for his next fight.
And Hearn hinted that fans could be treated to a mega fight that has long been anticipated between two of the division’s leading stars, with Wilder among those linked with a meeting with Joshua this August.
Hearn has now hinted that fans could be treated to a mega fight that has long been anticipated between two of the division’s leading stars, with Wilder among those linked with a meeting with Joshua this August.
The Matchroom promoter told Boxing News: “we’ve been setting deadlines, extending deadlines, to get things done and we wanted to announce today, but it’s very likely Monday or Tuesday could be an announcement.”
“I still don’t think it’ll be Dillian Whyte. We’ve removed what I thought was the issue from the negotiations, namely the rematch clause, which he was very outspoken about but we still haven’t got that over the line, and there are other guys who are ready to sign.”
“Obviously with our meetings with Saudi on Friday, Thursday, we’re in a really great place we virtually have a deal agreed in principle subject to a few final discussions,” he added.
“We’re meeting them again on Monday. I think we’re in a good place but we want to fight on August 12th, and it’s important to his development and his momentum that he does and that’s still the plan.”
