Deontay Wilder has ‘hope’ for Anthony Joshua showdown but won’t believe in the fight until one thing happens
Deontay Wilder wants to face Anthony Joshua in a huge heavyweight clash, but he won’t believe the bout until he sees it for himself.
Tyrrell Herndon will battle Deontay Wilder as he makes his comeback fight, although the former world champion already has his eye on a fight with Anthony Joshua.
Joshua has reportedly agreed to face Tyson Fury at Wembley Stadium in one of the biggest fights on British soil in history.
However, Wilder still has hope of taking on the Olympic Gold Medallist once he’s done with Herndon, although he has his doubts about the fight taking place.
Deontay Wilder has hope for the Anthony Joshua fight, but doesn’t believe it until it happens
Wilder has admitted that he has “hope” of facing off with former World Heavyweight champion Joshua, but he won’t believe it until it actually happens.
He spoke with Boxing News and admitted that “there’s always going to be hope” about the heavyweight clash.
However, until he’s stood in the ring and the bell rings, Wilder won’t believe any talk about the potential super fight.
Wilder said: “I’m in. I’m a fighter, he’s a fighter. As long as he’s in the division, I’m in the division, then you know, there’s always going to be hope.
“There’s always going to be a discussion. I would say hope as well, but definitely a lingering conversation around it.
“But at this point, I don’t get excited about hearing it no more like I used to. Because I know the truth. I know the truth behind what’s been covered up.
“They always say the truth will set you free—and I’m free. I’m free from it. I don’t get excited about this talk anymore like a lot of people would or still do now, because they don’t know the real situation behind it.
“I’m not putting no energy into it anymore. Not unless we’re at the press conference, or better yet, in the ring, the bell’s about to ding. That’s when I believe it.”
Deontay Wilder will need to get past Tyrrell Herndon before a potential fight with Anthony Joshua
While there could be huge interest in a Wilder vs. Joshua fight, he’ll need to beat Herndon in his next bout to keep that idea alive.
Wilder has lost four of his last five fights, a far cry from his time as the undefeated world champion.
The knockout artist lost in a shock knockout to Zhilei Zhang, which followed Wilder’s back-to-back defeats against Tyson Fury to derail the American’s career.
A loss to Herndon should put a dent in his hopes of facing Joshua, who will want a much bigger fight than Wilder should his bad form continue.
Wilder is predicted to easily beat Herndon when they face off on June 27.
