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Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder could happen after KO losses

Phil Jay — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:03:19 +0000

Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder remains on the table after Shelly Finkel told World Boxing News he remains open to the fight. After sitting ringside to watch his fighter Willy Hutchinson in a battle with Josh Buatsi that deserves a rematch, Finkel witnessed Joshua’s obliterated at the hands of Daniel Dubois. The same thing happened… Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder could happen after KO losses

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Deontay Wilder given fresh hope as career falls off the radar

Phil Jay — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:33:56 +0000

Deontay Wilder has renewed hope of a return to big-time boxing following a string of defeats that derailed his career. The former WBC heavyweight champion, who reigned for five long years, hasn’t held a title since 2020 and has lost four of his last five bouts. Before being knocked out by Tyson Fury in their… Deontay Wilder given fresh hope as career falls off the radar

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How Joshua vs Wilder collapsed: A complete disaster

Phil Jay — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 07:28:20 +0000

World Boxing News looks back at complete coverage of the Deontay Wilder vs. Anthony Joshua collapse as the fight died in 2018. Things between Wilder and Joshua never went as smoothly as the fans would like. Therefore, it’s eye-opening to see how another big clash fell apart. WBN was at the forefront of negotiations and… How Joshua vs Wilder collapsed: A complete disaster

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‘No more Mr. Nice Guy’ for Deontay Wilder with career on the line

Phil Jay — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:49:19 +0000

Deontay Wilder has promised to ditch his laid-back persona when he returns to the ring on June 1 in Saudi Arabia. Wilder lost his knockout edge when he embarked on a feel-good journey involving the psychoactive substance ayahuasca. The problem for Wilder was he should have done it after his career was over. The “Bronze… ‘No more Mr. Nice Guy’ for Deontay Wilder with career on the line

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Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder lined up for September in UK

Phil Jay — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 13:24:20 +0000

Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder will finally collide in September, six years after failed negotiations that World Boxing News presented in world-exclusive interviews. Joshua and Wilder will battle it out in a belated encounter, provided the latter comes through Zhilei Zhang on June 1 and looks good doing it. WBN was highly involved in the… Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder lined up for September in UK

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Deontay Wilder accuses AJ of avoiding agreed March 9 fight

WBN Staff — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 16:13:22 +0000

Deontay Wilder still wants to face Anthony Joshua and hopes the fight can be made on March 9 in Saudi Arabia, as initially planned. Despite losing to Joseph Parker on December 23 at ‘Day of Reckoning,’ Wilder keeps his fingers crossed that Joshua will commit. Wilder went down via the most expansive unanimous decision possible… Deontay Wilder accuses AJ of avoiding agreed March 9 fight

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Anthony Joshua promises Deontay Wilder super-fight will happen

WBN Staff — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:22:46 +0000

Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder – AJ has stated there’s nothing special about a potential meeting with fellow-world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder but promises they will meet. In an interview on JD’s In The Duffle Bag podcast, Joshua played down the Wilder competition, saying: “He’s just another fighter to me.” Speaking to 150 excited fans… Anthony Joshua promises Deontay Wilder super-fight will happen

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Hearn explains why he wants Joshua vs Wilder talks before Fury

WBN Staff — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 10:51:21 +0000

Promoter Eddie Hearn wants to at least get the ball rolling with Deontay Wilder’s team ahead of a possible Anthony Joshua fight. Hearn is hopeful of landing Joshua the biggest fish of all. Provided the WBC champion comes through Tyson Fury on December 1. As WBN exclusively revealed, Wilder’s representative Shelly Finkel doesn’t want to… Hearn explains why he wants Joshua vs Wilder talks before Fury

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Exclusive: Joshua vs Wilder talks urged for April at Wembley

Phil Jay — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 10:22:06 +0000

Deontay Wilder’s co-manager, Shelly Finkel, has exclusively revealed an extension to re-negotiate with Anthony Joshua’s team. Finkel had initially informed WBN that talks would be on hold until after a fight with Tyson Fury but is now ready to alter his stance. Joshua promoter Eddie Hearn stated publicly that an undisputed unification would be impossible… Exclusive: Joshua vs Wilder talks urged for April at Wembley

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Exclusive: AJ must send ‘signed’ contract to re-open Wilder talks

Phil Jay — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 12:10:30 +0000

Deontay Wilder is waiting to see a revised contract from Anthony Joshua as the American aims to re-open negotiations with his biggest divisional rival. Wilder’s co-manager Shelly Finkel outlined to WBN what needs to happen between the pair following a UK radio interview by Joshua in which the current unified heavyweight champion stated, ‘a fight… Exclusive: AJ must send ‘signed’ contract to re-open Wilder talks

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Exclusive: Shelly Finkel updates WBN on Joshua vs Wilder

Phil Jay — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 15:26:28 +0000

Deontay Wilder co-manager Shelly Finkel has spoken to WBN following a UK radio interview by Anthony Joshua, the current unified heavyweight champion. During an interview with Mike Costello on BBC Radio 5 Live, Joshua said he’s completely confident a deal would be secured despite the fact no contact has been forthcoming from his promoters to… Exclusive: Shelly Finkel updates WBN on Joshua vs Wilder

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Anthony Joshua in ‘Da-Zone’ as Deontay Wilder faces uncertainty

Phil Jay — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 07:12:15 +0000

Tuesday’s streaming announcement in New York saw Anthony Joshua belatedly unveiled as the new face of DAZN in the United States. This move—which wasn’t on the cards before—transpired largely because Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn failed to land significant marquee names on the platform. Joshua has now been drafted in, leaving behind his solid base on… Anthony Joshua in ‘Da-Zone’ as Deontay Wilder faces uncertainty

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Lou DiBella rips Eddie Hearn, says AJ avoiding Deontay Wilder

WBN Staff — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 08:37:00 +0000

Lou DiBella appeared on Sirius XM’s Boxing Radio on Friday night and spoke about working with Eddie Hearn to varying degrees of success. DiBella recently confirmed a deal was done with the Matchroom boss to make a middleweight title fight between Danny Jacobs and Sergiy Derevyancheko, although the long-term promoter said it was a painful process… Lou DiBella rips Eddie Hearn, says AJ avoiding Deontay Wilder

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Eddie Hearn: AJ will sign Deontay Wilder contract

WBN Staff — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 10:24:01 +0000

According to Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, Anthony Joshua will sign his portion of the contract sent to Deontay Wilder’s team last month. Wilder was sent a contract for an April 13 clash at Wembley Stadium as the chances of an immediate collision with Joshua in 2018 faded. Joshua chose to sign a two-fight deal with… Eddie Hearn: AJ will sign Deontay Wilder contract

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Exclusive: Joshua vs Wilder points addressed, response next week

Phil Jay — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 08:45:44 +0000

Deontay Wilder’s co-manager and advisor, Shelly Finkel, has confirmed to WBN that a response was received from Eddie Hearn over the two clarification points in the contract for a super-fight with Anthony Joshua. Finkel stated that two specific flags in the paperwork needed attention when speaking to World Boxing News on Thursday. Shelly Finkel updates… Exclusive: Joshua vs Wilder points addressed, response next week

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Eddie Hearn comments on Joshua vs Wilder contract points

Phil Jay — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 19:58:25 +0000

Eddie Hearn has commented following WBN’s exclusive with Shelly Finkel over two points in the Anthony Joshua v Deontay Wilder contract. As WBN exclusively revealed when updating late this week, they were standing on the verge of a massive agreement to square off this year, provided those clarifications Finkel spoke of were addressed. On Friday,… Eddie Hearn comments on Joshua vs Wilder contract points

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Joshua vs Wilder: WBC Champ goads rival as deadline looms

Phil Jay — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 08:23:22 +0000

An Instagram post by WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, released late on Saturday night, has cast a further shadow on a possible agreement with Anthony Joshua. In a weekend when fans held out hope of a contract being delivered and signed by Wilder through Matchroom Boxing for a massive undisputed unification, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ has… Joshua vs Wilder: WBC Champ goads rival as deadline looms

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WBC: ‘Whoever stops Joshua v Wilder in 2018 should be ashamed’

Phil Jay — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 11:18:39 +0000

World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman is urging the promotional teams of Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua to knuckle down. Sulaiman wants both sides to agree on staging the bout, which fight fans want to see come to fruition. So far, it’s been frustrating all the way for everyone. Mauricio said the purse percentage negotiations… WBC: ‘Whoever stops Joshua v Wilder in 2018 should be ashamed’

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