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Anthony Joshua Drops Another Hint About A Potential Deontay Wilder Fight

Anthony Joshua Drops Another Hint About A Potential Deontay Wilder Fight

The unified champion continues to suggest a fight is happening.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

First a cryptic Tweet, now another social media post hinting at a potential mega-unification bout against Deontay Wilder.

After beating Joseph Parker to claim the WBO world heavyweight title, Anthony Joshua immediately set his cross-hairs on the unbeaten American.

Joshua in action against Parker. Image: PA
Joshua in action against Parker. Image: PA

Team Joshua and Team Wilder have attempted to strike a deal, with both parties reportedly offering contracts over.

Wilder sent out an email to Eddie Hearn regarding a believed $50 million bout in the States.

Joshua celebrates beating Parker. Image: PA
Joshua celebrates beating Parker. Image: PA

Negotiations continue to rumble on ahead of a heavyweight unification this year.

Though, one things for sure, the WBA (super), IBF, WBO and IBO king is hellbent on securing a fight opposite the WBC holder. But on British soil opposed to a bout across the pond.

And Joshua posted a cryptic Tweet, outlining his desire to collect all the belts: "W.e're B.elt C.ollecting". An abbreviation of WBC.

He continues to eye up Wilder by "studying" him, posting footage on Instagram.

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."

The 28-year-old 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, lads.

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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, Darren Till, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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