Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder are closing on a deal for their heavyweight showdown in December.
Joshua returned to the ring last month outpointing Jermaine Franklin as he looked to begin his rebuild following two defeats by Oleksandr Usyk. It was expected initially 'AJ' would return in the summer with a rematch against British rival Dillian Whyte the most likely option for his next fight.
However reports emerged that was being eyed by the Middle East to form part of a four-man heavyweight tournament featuring Wilder, Tyson Fury and Usyk. The first part of the format would see him settle his rivalry with 'The Bronze Bomber' in December with the other two potentially clashing for the undisputed titles.
