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Anthony Joshua Hints At Deontay Wilder Fight, Sends Cryptic Tweet

Anthony Joshua Hints At Deontay Wilder Fight, Sends Cryptic Tweet

The pair of heavyweight world champions remain in negotiations for a unification bout.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Anthony Joshua's cryptic Tweet appears to be a message for WBC world title holder Deontay Wilder.

Joshua and Wilder remain on collision course.

But, following the undefeated Brit claiming the WBO belt after beating Joseph Parker, negotiations are proving to be a stumbling block.

Back-and-forth exchanges between the two parties are ominous signs.

Team Wilder issued a call-out, emailing Eddie Hearn about a $50 million contract proposal for a clash on American soil.

The Matchroom boss wanted a meeting to iron out details, though Wilder's camp failed to attend.

Joshua celebrates his 21st professional victory. Image: PA
Joshua celebrates his 21st professional victory. Image: PA
Wilder leaves Stiverne on the floor. Image: PA
Wilder leaves Stiverne on the floor. Image: PA

However, Joshua is hellbent on fighting the Alabama-native to unify the heavyweight division and is confident in striking a deal.

And on Thursday night, the unified king shared a message on Twitter outlining his intentions on fighting Wilder.

He posted a picture of himself carrying his world titles alongside previous amateur coach Sean Murphy, accompanied with the words: "W.e're B.elt C.ollecting".

Abbreviation, of course, is WBC - Wilder's title.

Meanwhile, Joshua insists his team are working 'tirelessly' for a Wilder match-up.

"The fight is going to happen. Ninety-five percent this year," he told Sky Sports.

"We've got a long time to finalise it, because it will [potentially happen at the end of the year]. We're working tirelessly on it.

"I'm really interested in that fight."

Joshua has fought his entire professional career in the U.K. From Cardiff's Principality Stadium to Wembley Stadium.

And while he wants Wilder next, it must be on his terms which includes a bout on British grounds.

"I want the fight in the UK and they want it in America," he added.

Joshua vs. Wilder in 2018? Make it happen, Eddie.

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Topics: Boxing News, Anthony Joshua, Boxing, Deontay Wilder

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado, and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Michael Bisping and Anthony Joshua. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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