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On October 15, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ Deontay Wilder made his return to the ring. He fought Robert Helenius at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Wilder, who returned after a year of absence in the ring, secured a fearsome knockout victory over Helenius in the very first round of the fight.

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Recently, Anthony Joshua was asked if he desired to face Deontay Wilder for a fight. According to what Joshua said, Wilder was there on his list. Joshua said, “He’s on there. That’s for sure. He’s on there. I’m easy on whatever.” Further, Joshua, on being asked how Wilder looked to him in the Helenius fight, said he was good.

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According to Joshua, who recently suffered yet another loss to Usyk, Wilder did what he was supposed to. “Good, knocked him out. He’s back. He’s good, he done well. He done what he was supposed to,” he added by saying.

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Following Joshua’s comments on Wilder’s return to the ring and the latter possibly being on his hit list, fans took to Twitter and reacted to it. Will, in the future, there be a bout between Joshua and Wilder in boxing? Well, here is what fans had to say about it.

The boxing world reacts to Anthony Joshua saying Deontay Wilder is on his hit list

Wilder’s current record comprises 42 KOs, 2 losses, 1 draw, and 43 wins. 91.3% of his fights end with a knockout win. Although 37, Wilder just keeps on making one statement after another in the ring.

One user said, “He looks scared just talking about it.”

 

Meanwhile, one said, “Wilder ends Joshua’s career. For that reason, the fight won’t happen.”

 

However, one wrote, “Massive fan of aj, always have been but seen a few interviews today, getting the feeling he doesn’t really want it anymore, if I’m wrong something seems off.”

On the other hand, one said, “He looks relaxed, people are starting to underrate him, could maybe work in his favor.”

 

Similarly, one said, “He’s not even keen on fighting an already 37yr old Wilder.”

 

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Finally, one said, “Wilder sleeps him in 3”

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What is your reaction to Joshua fighting Wilder in boxing? In addition, do you think Joshua will actually take the fight? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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