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Ben Davies

Boxing fans convinced Anthony Joshua will avoid Deontay Wilder fight after KO

Boxing fans are convinced Anthony Joshua will now "avoid" Deontay Wilder after his devastating KO win over Robert Helenius.

Wilder was considering retirement after his loss to Tyson Fury last year but instead elected to return against heavyweight contender Robert Helenius. The 'Bronze Bomber' made a huge statement on his comeback producing a thundering trademark right hand to close the show in the opening round by sending his opponent to the canvas out cold.

There are a number of fights expected to be explored before Wilder does indeed retire including a meeting with Joshua which has been off the table since negotiations stalled for an undisputed fight back in 2018. However after his latest quickfire performance, fans have now suggested Joshua could find an alternative mega-fight later in his career.

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