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Deontay Wilder has publicly confirmed the ongoing talks with Anthony Joshua‘s team. Calling Saudi Arabia a “beautiful place” and labeling “the discussion” as a “real thing,” Wilder stated that he would most probably take part in the “ultimate showdown” in the Middle East. Although Wilder did not confirm the figure he would earn from fighting in the Middle East, he declared it would likely be his “career high.” In this context, Wilder addressed Tyson Fury‘s antics concerning negotiations with Oleksandr Usyk.

While Wilder confirmed the offer to fight Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury has reportedly not taken steps towards signing a deal with Usyk. If Fury does not sign a deal, how would the “three-fight” showdown come to be? Additionally, is Fury with his antics around Usyk preventing Wilder from locking horns with Joshua in the Middle East? In an exclusive interview, Wilder answered the questions while calling Tyson Fury indecisive.

Deontay Wilder calls Tyson Fury indecisive but assures he and ‘AJ’ will proceed

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On being asked if Tyson Fury was standing in the way of him fighting Oleksandr Usyk and Wilder fighting ‘AJ,’ ‘The Bronze Bomber’ declared he was not surprised with how ‘The Gypsy King’ was behaving. In his reply, Wilder claimed that he knew Fury’s personality well and stated the latter to be indecisive at times. “Knowing him and knowing his personality you wouldn’t be surprised. He gets indecisive at times. He’s one of those people like ‘I have what I want to do’ but when it comes time to sign it up he changes up,” declared Wilder.

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While Tyson Fury has not yet reportedly signed for the “mega three-fight Saudi deal,” Wilder assured the media that he and Anthony Joshua would proceed. “So when you know him it ain’t surprising. We’ll see what happens at the end of the day but if he don’t sign it me and Anthony will still proceed,” added Wilder in the exclusive. Although Wilder confirmed ongoing talks with Joshua, boxing fans are still unaware of who Fury will next face in the ring next.

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What do you make of the statements by Deontay Wilder? Do you feel the so-called mega three-fight deal will come to fruition? Is Tyson Fury deliberately trying to stand in the way of him fighting Usyk? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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