“Is There Interest in the Fight?”: Boxing Skill Challenge Boss Gives an Update on Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder

The landscape of the Heavyweight division promises the fans exciting matchups. The two Heavyweight champions— Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have the opportunity to compete in a historical bout by unifying the Heavyweight belts. Meanwhile, former champions and superstars of the sport— Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder have the opportunity to give the fans a bout for the ages given their fighting styles.

However, off-court negotiations and politics hinder these duels. Yet, the word was spread in boxing that all four of these competitors may face their respective rivals in one super fight card. The interest was also shown by Skill Challenge Entertainment (SCE), the biggest sports event company in Saudi Arabia. Recently, Boxing Skill Challenge Boss, Amer Abdallah gave a startling update about the anticipated fight between Joshua and Wilder.

What is stopping Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder?

Despite the defeats of both combatants in the ring, they remain big names and top fighters. The bout would be unarguably one of the biggest fights this year. In such a spectacle of a fight, the negotiations keep lingering. There has been no official offer made by either side despite their interest to compete against one another.

Reflecting on the same, Wilder’s manager and CEO of Skill Challenge Entertainment in an interview with Boxing King Media stated, “There has not been any offer made. Is there interest in the fight? Yes but have they have an official offer yet? The answer is no. He adds, “If there is, it will come from Skill Challenge directly. 

From his comments it can be safely inferred that the fight is far from being official. However, he also mentioned that there is keenness shown from Joshua’s side which makes this fight a real possibility at the same time.

Deontay Wilder makes a bold prediction

Wilder is a knockout artist through and through. Out of his 43 victories, he has won via stoppages 42 times and have a knockout percentage of over 91%. He predicts he will knockout Joshua when he squares off with him and give the Saudi fans a show. Speaking to ESNews, he states, “Let’s make it happen. If that’s what’s going on. Let’s make it happen.” He adds, “I’mma give Saudi their first knockout victim. You know what I mean. I can deliver that for you. You know they haven’t had that much excitement for a knockout.”  

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Well, Deontay Wilder appears confident prior to his bout. What do you make of the prediction made by him? In addition, do you foresee the fight taking place this year? Share with us your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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