Negotiations between Joshua's team, led by Eddie Hearn, and Wilder's team, managed by Shelly Finkel, began with promise. A contract was sent to Wilder’s advisor and co-manager, Finkel, with only two points needing clarification before Wilder would sign. Finkel explained to WBN, "We looked at the contract on Monday and raised two specific details in the paperwork that we needed clarification on." Finkel expressed frustration with Hearn's public statements urging Wilder to sign quickly. "How can we sign if they don’t respond to our email and clarify our concerns? If we are being rushed, we need to hear back from Barry to be able to complete things on our side," Finkel added. At the time, WBN anticipated an official announcement within a week. However, the necessary clarifications never came, causing delays and growing tensions between the two camps. Finkel kept WBN updated on the American side, while WBN reporters obtained perspectives from Eddie Hearn and Sky Head Boxing Adam Smith. Despite constant efforts to bridge the gap, the fight ultimately collapsed. Reflecting on the situation, it’s clear that communication breakdowns and unmet clarifications were the primary reasons for the fight falling apart. Both sides remained steadfast in their positions, and fans missed out on a historic bout. Looking back, the collapse of Joshua vs. Wilder serves as a lesson in the importance of clear communication and timely responses in high-stakes negotiations. #JoshuaWilder #BoxingDrama #DeontayWilder #AnthonyJoshua #BoxingNews #FightBreakdown #HeavyweightBoxing #ShellyFinkel #EddieHearn #WBNExclusive