A potential showdown between heavyweight giants Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua is on the horizon. Fans, pundits, and insiders are making predictions. Among all of them, one voice stands out: Deontay Wilder’s trainer, Malik Scott. Recently, he has boldly predicted the outcome of this awaited clash. Moreover, his forecast isn’t driven by fandom or bias. It is based on his sheer confidence in Wilder’s abilities.

So, Scott recently spoke with Fight Hub TV and unraveled his thoughts on the Wilder vs. Joshua fight. Furthermore, his words have caught the boxing community’s attention. Joshua is a two-time unified heavyweight champion with WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO titles.  On the other hand, Wilder was the WBC heavyweight champion from 2015 to 2020. He defended the title ten times and is renowned for his knockout power. Moreover, his knockout-to-win ratio is one of the highest in heavyweight history. Therefore, his trainer’s prediction isn’t just a statement, as it’s a weighty declaration.

How does Scott foresee the Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder fight?

Scott predicts an early knockout victory for Wilder over Joshua.  Scott told Fight Hub TV, “It’s a three, four round fight in my opinion, him and Joshua. He knocks Joshua out in three or four rounds. My prediction has nothing to do with fanatic’s standpoint predictions. Most people are saying that because they don’t like the way that Joshua looked his last fight.”

Moreover, his statement shows an analysis based on strategy and observation, not bias or emotion. Scott considers Joshua’s best performances, not just recent ones.

Scott further eked saying, “When Joshua looked his best, people would say against Wladimir Klitschko against Takam and those guys, to me, that best Joshua still only goes three or four rounds with Deontay Wilder. Because stylistically, the mistakes that he makes early in fights,    he’ll just run right into a missile…”

However, Joshua has a crucial fight in his hands.

Stakes are high for Joshua vs. Helenius?

Anthony Joshua faces a significant challenge before the potential face-off with Wilder. After the last-minute change of opponent from Dillian Whyte to Robert Helenius, he is all set. The fight with Robert Helenius is set to take place on 12th August at 2 pm ET. This fight is crucial for Joshua as a victory would pave the way for the duel with Wilder. Meanwhile, Wilder’s team is watching the heavyweight landscape. They are preparing for the next big fight.

Anticipation for a Wilder vs. Joshua fight has been building for years. The stakes are high and both fighters have suffered recent losses. With Joshua losing against Oleksandr Usyk and ‘The Bronze Bomber’ losing against Tyson Fury., this adds complexity to the narrative. The outcome of Joshua’s fight with Helenius will shape the heavyweight division’s future. It will set the stage for an exciting clash.

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It is safe to say, Malik Scott’s prediction is bold. And the possibility of a Wilder vs. Joshua clash builds excitement. Tell us your pick in the potential showdown between AJ and Deonotay Wilder in the comments below.

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