Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn said that a fight between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder could be announced on Monday or Tuesday.
Hearn said that he has been in positive talks with both fighters and their teams, and that they are close to finalizing a deal. He also said that he is confident that the fight will take place on August 12th, 2023.
Hearn’s comments come after Joshua’s last fight in April, when he defeated American Jermaine Franklin by unanimous decision. Joshua had been scheduled to fight compatriot Dillian Whyte next, but Hearn said that the fight is now unlikely to happen.
Instead, Hearn is hoping to put together a mega fight between Joshua and Wilder, two of the biggest names in the heavyweight division. Wilder is the former WBC champion, while Joshua is the current WBA, IBF, and WBO champion.
A fight between Joshua and Wilder would be a huge event, and it would be one of the most anticipated fights in recent years. If the fight is announced on Monday or Tuesday, as Hearn expects, it would be a major boost for boxing.
- The fight would be a unification bout, with Joshua and Wilder both putting their titles on the line.
- The fight would be held in Saudi Arabia, which has become a major player in the boxing world in recent years.
- The fight would be promoted by Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and Al Haymon’s PBC.
- The fight would be a pay-per-view event, and it is expected to generate millions of dollars in revenue.
