Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder is edging closer with Matchroom Boxing boss Eddie Hearn is confident the pair will fight at the end of the year.
A fight between the two former heavyweight champions has been discussed in recent weeks for a historic event in Saudi Arabia which could also feature an undisputed fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. Skills Challenge Promotions are the frontrunner to host the bout, with the promotion previously stating Joshua's rematches against Usyk and Andy Ruiz Jr in the Middle East.
Hearn have a positive update about the negotiations in a recent chat with iFL TV as he said: “Subject to a formal contract being sent, we’re very confident that fight gets made. I can’t speak on behalf of Deontay Wilder, but I’m very confident that he Wilder will be accepting the money and the deal that comes through from Saudi Arabia.
