Anthony Joshua declares 'it's 95 per cent there' for huge December fight
Anthony Joshua sounds optimistic that a fight between himself and Deontay Wilder will finally materialise in Saudi Arabia in December., representatives for Saudi’s Skill Challenge Entertainment have confirmed that they are in talks to try and stage a mega event that would feature Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk and Joshua vs Wilder on the same night at the end of this year.As thing stand, there is a still a long way to go before this ambitious plan becomes a reality.
“In December potentially there is a big fight that should be cracking with me and Wilder,” Joshua said at an Under Armour event on Thursday night.“There are a lot of moving shapes at the minute, a lot of things happening, so one step at a time.Wilder has also spoken positively about the idea: “He is good, I respect him, I don’t undermine him. That will make me raise my game.
“It’s going to be a tough fight but I am confident in myself. I’m a better, more well-rounded athlete, a better, more well-rounded fighter.AdvertisementJoshua continued: “The money will always be there, it just depends on how much of it you want.
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