Though all parties involved were optimistic that a Heavyweight unification match between undefeated champions Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder could be finalized, Joshua has left Wilder at the altar according to reports and will defend his title against Alexander Povetkin in the fall. In a profanity-laced rant on social media, Wilder blasted Joshua and his promoter Eddie … [Read more...]
Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder Negotiations at Critical Mass
According to Lance Pugmire of the Los Angeles Times, Deontay Wilder's team have received a contract from Anthony Joshua which may determine if the Heavyweight champions will collide at the end of the year. Both Joshua and Wilder have been angling for the fight which would crown the division's first undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis nearly 20 years ago and the first to hold … [Read more...]
Joshua and Wilder fans thrilled as rumors of highly anticipated fight brewing in the boardroom!
Anthony Joshua is one step closer to fighting Deontay Wilder! This comes after a $50m offer was put on the table; with talks and negotiations having a positive light. The proposal was set up by Deontay Wilder, and Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearns believes that a definitive date will be announced soon. Despite the deadline for the fight proposal being Thursday night, Hearn and … [Read more...]
Betting Odds for 2018’s Biggest Fights
Betting Odds for 2018’s Biggest Fights* *Even though most have yet to be confirmed! This piece must start with a caveat: most of the potential big bouts in 2018 have yet to be fully finalised. Still, there are several matchups that are definitely going to happen at some point, with Gennady Golovkin v Saul Alvarez 2 the most high-profile example of that. The Fights … [Read more...]
Deontay Wilder: Anthony Joshua Fears Me
For the first time in a long time, there is real buzz in the heavyweight division. Boxing's big men are making headlines, just like in the last 90's when fighters like Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, Riddick Bowe, and Evander Holyfield ruled the division. In the here and now, it's the Anthony Joshua-Deontay Wilder rivalry that is making sportswriters jump at their keyboards. And, … [Read more...]