Joshua's Hints at Mega Boxing Showdowns: Wilder vs. Joshua & Fury vs. Usyk
Joshua Hints at Mega Boxing Showdowns: Wilder vs. Joshua & Fury vs. Usyk on the Horizon Anthony Joshua, the British boxing sensation, has dropped a bombshell hinting at a potentially electrifying night in the boxing world. Joshua suggested that his much-anticipated bout with Deontay Wilder could coincide with Tyson Fury's clash against Oleksandr Usyk. Speaking to BBC Sport and other media outlets, Joshua stated, "They're considering Usyk-Fury and Joshua-Wilder on the same night. We're looking at April, but let's see." This revelation took place as Joshua enjoyed the ambiance of the US Grand Prix in Texas, setting the stage for an epic boxing showdown. The talk of Joshua facing the power-packed American, Deontay Wilder, has been circulating for a while. Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, had even expressed strong confidence in finalizing all the details, including financial aspects. However, unforeseen circumstances caused the fight to remain a dream. Drama in the world of boxing, right? Before this grand spectacle can become a reality, there's a minor hiccup. The charismatic Tyson Fury is set to face Francis Ngannou, a relative novice in boxing, for an astonishing PPV price of just $79.99 in what's being dubbed "the fight of the century." Joshua speculates, "If Fury gets past Ngannou by late October, I'm not sure he'll have enough time to get ready for Usyk in December." He continued, "So, the next likely window is around March-April, aligning with when the undisputed fight could potentially take place. And from what we hear, the idea of having Joshua vs. Wilder on the same card is gaining traction." Tyson Fury, the British WBC champion, and Oleksandr Usyk, the Ukrainian sensation holding the WBA, WBO, and IBF titles, are undeniably the top heavyweights in the current landscape of boxing. The stakes are incredibly high, as the winner will be crowned the first undisputed heavyweight champion in this era of four major belts. Fury's impressive track record, featuring 33 wins and just one draw, demands respect. On the other hand, Usyk boasts an undefeated professional record of 21 wins and recently defended his titles against London's Daniel Dubois in August. After facing a couple of losses against Usyk, Joshua made a resounding comeback by knocking out Robert Helenius in London's O2 Arena this past August. When asked about his December opponent, Joshua candidly stated, "It won't be the champs - those are Usyk and Fury. As for the Wilder situation, I'm still uncertain." Addressing the delay in securing a date for the Wilder showdown, Joshua expressed that the current boxing landscape seems to revolve around optimizing earnings. He noted, "In the early stages of my career, you'd build your record, keep fighting, and then move on to the major battles. Now, it's a question of 'where's the most lucrative venue for the fight?' The preference seems to be Saudi Arabia." Joshua concluded with a focus on the importance of staying active, saying, "For the sake of my career, I need to stay busy. As for my December fight, we're in the process of identifying the perfect opponent." The world of boxing awaits these monumental clashes with bated breath.
