Anthony Joshua announces he is willing to fight Deontay Wilder next year

Anthony Joshua announces he is willing to fight Deontay Wilder next year

Anthony Joshua has stated that if the opportunity arises after his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, he will accept a fight with Deontay Wilder next year.

After a heartbreaking defeat in London last month, the British-Nigerian boxer will seek instant redemption in a rematch with Usyk early next year.

A win over Usyk might pave the way for a rematch with Fury or even a crack at Wilder whenever he returns from injury. However, the 31-year-old has stated that he will fight “anyone” and would welcome a bout with the “Bronze Bomber” if the opportunity arises.

“I would take these bouts with boxers like Wilder in a heartbeat if the fans couldn’t see,” Joshua told IFL TV. “And I want everyone to know that I would fight anyone at any time, even if they were in their prime. Give me a necessary fight, and I’ll fight anyone; I enjoy the game and will fight anyone.

“I’ll take on any challenge as long as politics aren’t an issue and the funds are there; these men know who I am. I believe Wilder fought Fury under the mistaken belief that it would be easier than his prior battles, and he became entangled in a trilogy web.

“However, absolutely, I would fight Wilder.”

Prior to the start of the Fury and Wilder trilogy in 2018, Joshua had been linked to the American.