Quelle surprise.Twinkle Toes wrote: ↑20 Aug 2023, 08:45 I tend to agree with others, Hearn does seem to have cooled on this fight happening.
Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder - Who wins?
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder - January 2024?
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Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder - January 2024?
Dec 2018?
Here's a more up to date one Doofy where Wilder admits he turned it down
Try not to cry too much
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/d ... e_vignette
Here's a more up to date one Doofy where Wilder admits he turned it down
Try not to cry too much
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/d ... e_vignette
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder - January 2024?
Have faith, it's happening.Twinkle Toes wrote: ↑20 Aug 2023, 08:45 I tend to agree with others, Hearn does seem to have cooled on this fight happening.
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder - January 2024?
Happy you have confidence.jwfg wrote: ↑20 Aug 2023, 10:00Have faith, it's happening.Twinkle Toes wrote: ↑20 Aug 2023, 08:45 I tend to agree with others, Hearn does seem to have cooled on this fight happening.
Tbh. I have not.
Fury is fighting Francis then, Jake Paul and then, 100 metre sprint versus Osain Bolt. Aggghhhhhhhhhh. Tit
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Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder - January 2024?
It is hard to trust that a fight takes place anymore. I don't believe it until both fighters are in the ring and the bell ringssi7dog7 wrote: ↑20 Aug 2023, 10:27Happy you have confidence.jwfg wrote: ↑20 Aug 2023, 10:00Have faith, it's happening.Twinkle Toes wrote: ↑20 Aug 2023, 08:45 I tend to agree with others, Hearn does seem to have cooled on this fight happening.
Tbh. I have not.
Fury is fighting Francis then, Jake Paul and then, 100 metre sprint versus Osain Bolt. Aggghhhhhhhhhh. Tit
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder - January 2024?
This fight isn't happening. Never will.tiny_acres wrote: ↑20 Aug 2023, 10:55It is hard to trust that a fight takes place anymore. I don't believe it until both fighters are in the ring and the bell rings
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Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder - January 2024?
Wilder-Joshua To Be Finalized in Two or Three Weeks, Says Hearn
Eddie Hearn, promoter for former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, is expecting a deal to get done for a showdown with Deontay Wilder, who previously held the WBC world title.
The contest is being targeted to take place on date in January in Saudi Arabia.
According to Hearn, the only way Wilder-Joshua will fall through is if Skill Challenge Promotion of Saudi Arabia fails to deliver the necessary funds to make the event a reality.
“ two or three weeks," Hearn told Fight Hub TV. “I’ve been to Saudi Arabia twice to negotiate this fight. I’ve had two meetings, three meetings in London. I’m not doing it for banter. My instructions from Anthony Joshua [are] ‘I want to fight Deontay Wilder.’ The only way this fight doesn’t happen is if Saudi doesn’t deliver the fight.
“[Wilder manager] Shelly Finkel, Wilder, as far as I’m hearing from them directly, they are in. We are in. We just need to sign a contract and go through the procedures to get that done.”
Joshua saw action twice in 2023. For both fights, he had veteran trainer Dereck James in his corner.
In April, he picked up a twelve round unanimous decision win over Jermaine Franklin. Then earlier this month, he picked up a seventh round knockout over late replacement Robert Helenius.
If the deal to face Wilder falls apart, then Joshua will look to fight for a third time this year in the month of December.
“If it doesn’t happen, I think [Joshua will] fight in December. But I’m not spinning that fight. All of our efforts have been for that fight," Hearn said.
"Honestly I wouldn’t waste my time flying all around the world trying to pretend that that’s the fight we want. That is the fight we want. It’s a massive fight, massive money, and that is what I have been instructed to deliver for AJ. We are positive. Like I said, we are in. If it can be delivered, we are in.”
Eddie Hearn, promoter for former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, is expecting a deal to get done for a showdown with Deontay Wilder, who previously held the WBC world title.
The contest is being targeted to take place on date in January in Saudi Arabia.
According to Hearn, the only way Wilder-Joshua will fall through is if Skill Challenge Promotion of Saudi Arabia fails to deliver the necessary funds to make the event a reality.
“ two or three weeks," Hearn told Fight Hub TV. “I’ve been to Saudi Arabia twice to negotiate this fight. I’ve had two meetings, three meetings in London. I’m not doing it for banter. My instructions from Anthony Joshua [are] ‘I want to fight Deontay Wilder.’ The only way this fight doesn’t happen is if Saudi doesn’t deliver the fight.
“[Wilder manager] Shelly Finkel, Wilder, as far as I’m hearing from them directly, they are in. We are in. We just need to sign a contract and go through the procedures to get that done.”
Joshua saw action twice in 2023. For both fights, he had veteran trainer Dereck James in his corner.
In April, he picked up a twelve round unanimous decision win over Jermaine Franklin. Then earlier this month, he picked up a seventh round knockout over late replacement Robert Helenius.
If the deal to face Wilder falls apart, then Joshua will look to fight for a third time this year in the month of December.
“If it doesn’t happen, I think [Joshua will] fight in December. But I’m not spinning that fight. All of our efforts have been for that fight," Hearn said.
"Honestly I wouldn’t waste my time flying all around the world trying to pretend that that’s the fight we want. That is the fight we want. It’s a massive fight, massive money, and that is what I have been instructed to deliver for AJ. We are positive. Like I said, we are in. If it can be delivered, we are in.”
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Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder - January 2024?
AJ now the #1 on boxRec! 
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Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder - January 2024?
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑21 Aug 2023, 03:12 Wilder-Joshua To Be Finalized in Two or Three Weeks, Says Hearn
Eddie Hearn, promoter for former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, is expecting a deal to get done for a showdown with Deontay Wilder, who previously held the WBC world title.
The contest is being targeted to take place on date in January in Saudi Arabia.
According to Hearn, the only way Wilder-Joshua will fall through is if Skill Challenge Promotion of Saudi Arabia fails to deliver the necessary funds to make the event a reality.
“ two or three weeks," Hearn told Fight Hub TV. “I’ve been to Saudi Arabia twice to negotiate this fight. I’ve had two meetings, three meetings in London. I’m not doing it for banter. My instructions from Anthony Joshua [are] ‘I want to fight Deontay Wilder.’ The only way this fight doesn’t happen is if Saudi doesn’t deliver the fight.
“[Wilder manager] Shelly Finkel, Wilder, as far as I’m hearing from them directly, they are in. We are in. We just need to sign a contract and go through the procedures to get that done.”
Joshua saw action twice in 2023. For both fights, he had veteran trainer Dereck James in his corner.
In April, he picked up a twelve round unanimous decision win over Jermaine Franklin. Then earlier this month, he picked up a seventh round knockout over late replacement Robert Helenius.
If the deal to face Wilder falls apart, then Joshua will look to fight for a third time this year in the month of December.
“If it doesn’t happen, I think [Joshua will] fight in December. But I’m not spinning that fight. All of our efforts have been for that fight," Hearn said.
"Honestly I wouldn’t waste my time flying all around the world trying to pretend that that’s the fight we want. That is the fight we want. It’s a massive fight, massive money, and that is what I have been instructed to deliver for AJ. We are positive. Like I said, we are in. If it can be delivered, we are in.”
I do remember he wasted his time flying around the world to make the Fury fight - whilst everyone sat around watching knowing that it legally couldn’t take place.
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder - January 2024?
Frostieballs wrote: ↑21 Aug 2023, 05:32Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑21 Aug 2023, 03:12 Wilder-Joshua To Be Finalized in Two or Three Weeks, Says Hearn
Eddie Hearn, promoter for former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, is expecting a deal to get done for a showdown with Deontay Wilder, who previously held the WBC world title.
The contest is being targeted to take place on date in January in Saudi Arabia.
According to Hearn, the only way Wilder-Joshua will fall through is if Skill Challenge Promotion of Saudi Arabia fails to deliver the necessary funds to make the event a reality.
“ two or three weeks," Hearn told Fight Hub TV. “I’ve been to Saudi Arabia twice to negotiate this fight. I’ve had two meetings, three meetings in London. I’m not doing it for banter. My instructions from Anthony Joshua [are] ‘I want to fight Deontay Wilder.’ The only way this fight doesn’t happen is if Saudi doesn’t deliver the fight.
“[Wilder manager] Shelly Finkel, Wilder, as far as I’m hearing from them directly, they are in. We are in. We just need to sign a contract and go through the procedures to get that done.”
Joshua saw action twice in 2023. For both fights, he had veteran trainer Dereck James in his corner.
In April, he picked up a twelve round unanimous decision win over Jermaine Franklin. Then earlier this month, he picked up a seventh round knockout over late replacement Robert Helenius.
If the deal to face Wilder falls apart, then Joshua will look to fight for a third time this year in the month of December.
“If it doesn’t happen, I think [Joshua will] fight in December. But I’m not spinning that fight. All of our efforts have been for that fight," Hearn said.
"Honestly I wouldn’t waste my time flying all around the world trying to pretend that that’s the fight we want. That is the fight we want. It’s a massive fight, massive money, and that is what I have been instructed to deliver for AJ. We are positive. Like I said, we are in. If it can be delivered, we are in.”
I do remember he wasted his time flying around the world to make the Fury fight - whilst everyone sat around watching knowing that it legally couldn’t take place.
Fury could have bought out of the third Wilder fight, but chose not to.
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Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder - January 2024?
Frostieballs wrote: ↑21 Aug 2023, 05:32Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑21 Aug 2023, 03:12 Wilder-Joshua To Be Finalized in Two or Three Weeks, Says Hearn
Eddie Hearn, promoter for former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, is expecting a deal to get done for a showdown with Deontay Wilder, who previously held the WBC world title.
The contest is being targeted to take place on date in January in Saudi Arabia.
According to Hearn, the only way Wilder-Joshua will fall through is if Skill Challenge Promotion of Saudi Arabia fails to deliver the necessary funds to make the event a reality.
“ two or three weeks," Hearn told Fight Hub TV. “I’ve been to Saudi Arabia twice to negotiate this fight. I’ve had two meetings, three meetings in London. I’m not doing it for banter. My instructions from Anthony Joshua [are] ‘I want to fight Deontay Wilder.’ The only way this fight doesn’t happen is if Saudi doesn’t deliver the fight.
“[Wilder manager] Shelly Finkel, Wilder, as far as I’m hearing from them directly, they are in. We are in. We just need to sign a contract and go through the procedures to get that done.”
Joshua saw action twice in 2023. For both fights, he had veteran trainer Dereck James in his corner.
In April, he picked up a twelve round unanimous decision win over Jermaine Franklin. Then earlier this month, he picked up a seventh round knockout over late replacement Robert Helenius.
If the deal to face Wilder falls apart, then Joshua will look to fight for a third time this year in the month of December.
“If it doesn’t happen, I think [Joshua will] fight in December. But I’m not spinning that fight. All of our efforts have been for that fight," Hearn said.
"Honestly I wouldn’t waste my time flying all around the world trying to pretend that that’s the fight we want. That is the fight we want. It’s a massive fight, massive money, and that is what I have been instructed to deliver for AJ. We are positive. Like I said, we are in. If it can be delivered, we are in.”
I do remember he wasted his time flying around the world to make the Fury fight - whilst everyone sat around watching knowing that it legally couldn’t take place.
Bob Arum himself came out and said there wasn’t a valid contract for the 3rd fight with Wilder. Then blamed Eddie after the judge said it had to take place.
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder - January 2024?
maverick23 wrote: ↑21 Aug 2023, 05:59Frostieballs wrote: ↑21 Aug 2023, 05:32Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑21 Aug 2023, 03:12 Wilder-Joshua To Be Finalized in Two or Three Weeks, Says Hearn
Eddie Hearn, promoter for former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, is expecting a deal to get done for a showdown with Deontay Wilder, who previously held the WBC world title.
The contest is being targeted to take place on date in January in Saudi Arabia.
According to Hearn, the only way Wilder-Joshua will fall through is if Skill Challenge Promotion of Saudi Arabia fails to deliver the necessary funds to make the event a reality.
“ two or three weeks," Hearn told Fight Hub TV. “I’ve been to Saudi Arabia twice to negotiate this fight. I’ve had two meetings, three meetings in London. I’m not doing it for banter. My instructions from Anthony Joshua [are] ‘I want to fight Deontay Wilder.’ The only way this fight doesn’t happen is if Saudi doesn’t deliver the fight.
“[Wilder manager] Shelly Finkel, Wilder, as far as I’m hearing from them directly, they are in. We are in. We just need to sign a contract and go through the procedures to get that done.”
Joshua saw action twice in 2023. For both fights, he had veteran trainer Dereck James in his corner.
In April, he picked up a twelve round unanimous decision win over Jermaine Franklin. Then earlier this month, he picked up a seventh round knockout over late replacement Robert Helenius.
If the deal to face Wilder falls apart, then Joshua will look to fight for a third time this year in the month of December.
“If it doesn’t happen, I think [Joshua will] fight in December. But I’m not spinning that fight. All of our efforts have been for that fight," Hearn said.
"Honestly I wouldn’t waste my time flying all around the world trying to pretend that that’s the fight we want. That is the fight we want. It’s a massive fight, massive money, and that is what I have been instructed to deliver for AJ. We are positive. Like I said, we are in. If it can be delivered, we are in.”
I do remember he wasted his time flying around the world to make the Fury fight - whilst everyone sat around watching knowing that it legally couldn’t take place.
Bob Arum himself came out and said there wasn’t a valid contract for the 3rd fight with Wilder. Then blamed Eddie after the judge said it had to take place.![]()
Bob is a mench. I don't think he trusts gentiles.
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Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder - January 2024?
Why have I made us go all italicised?jwfg wrote: ↑21 Aug 2023, 06:03Bob is a mench. I don't think he trusts gentiles.maverick23 wrote: ↑21 Aug 2023, 05:59Bob Arum himself came out and said there wasn’t a valid contract for the 3rd fight with Wilder. Then blamed Eddie after the judge said it had to take place.Frostieballs wrote: ↑21 Aug 2023, 05:32
I do remember he wasted his time flying around the world to make the Fury fight - whilst everyone sat around watching knowing that it legally couldn’t take place.![]()
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Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder - January 2024?
Frostieballs wrote: ↑21 Aug 2023, 05:32I do remember he wasted his time flying around the world to make the Fury fight - whilst everyone sat around watching knowing that it legally couldn’t take place.Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑21 Aug 2023, 03:12 Wilder-Joshua To Be Finalized in Two or Three Weeks, Says Hearn
Eddie Hearn, promoter for former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, is expecting a deal to get done for a showdown with Deontay Wilder, who previously held the WBC world title.
The contest is being targeted to take place on date in January in Saudi Arabia.
According to Hearn, the only way Wilder-Joshua will fall through is if Skill Challenge Promotion of Saudi Arabia fails to deliver the necessary funds to make the event a reality.
“I think it will be finalized in] two or three weeks," Hearn told Fight Hub TV. “I’ve been to Saudi Arabia twice to negotiate this fight. I’ve had two meetings, three meetings in London. I’m not doing it for banter. My instructions from Anthony Joshua [are] ‘I want to fight Deontay Wilder.’ The only way this fight doesn’t happen is if Saudi doesn’t deliver the fight.
“[Wilder manager] Shelly Finkel, Wilder, as far as I’m hearing from them directly, they are in. We are in. We just need to sign a contract and go through the procedures to get that done.”
Joshua saw action twice in 2023. For both fights, he had veteran trainer Dereck James in his corner.
In April, he picked up a twelve round unanimous decision win over Jermaine Franklin. Then earlier this month, he picked up a seventh round knockout over late replacement Robert Helenius.
If the deal to face Wilder falls apart, then Joshua will look to fight for a third time this year in the month of December.
“If it doesn’t happen, I think [Joshua will] fight in December. But I’m not spinning that fight. All of our efforts have been for that fight," Hearn said.
"Honestly I wouldn’t waste my time flying all around the world trying to pretend that that’s the fight we want. That is the fight we want. It’s a massive fight, massive money, and that is what I have been instructed to deliver for AJ. We are positive. Like I said, we are in. If it can be delivered, we are in.”
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder - January 2024?
jwfg wrote: ↑21 Aug 2023, 05:48Frostieballs wrote: ↑21 Aug 2023, 05:32Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑21 Aug 2023, 03:12 Wilder-Joshua To Be Finalized in Two or Three Weeks, Says Hearn
Eddie Hearn, promoter for former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, is expecting a deal to get done for a showdown with Deontay Wilder, who previously held the WBC world title.
The contest is being targeted to take place on date in January in Saudi Arabia.
According to Hearn, the only way Wilder-Joshua will fall through is if Skill Challenge Promotion of Saudi Arabia fails to deliver the necessary funds to make the event a reality.
“ two or three weeks," Hearn told Fight Hub TV. “I’ve been to Saudi Arabia twice to negotiate this fight. I’ve had two meetings, three meetings in London. I’m not doing it for banter. My instructions from Anthony Joshua [are] ‘I want to fight Deontay Wilder.’ The only way this fight doesn’t happen is if Saudi doesn’t deliver the fight.
“[Wilder manager] Shelly Finkel, Wilder, as far as I’m hearing from them directly, they are in. We are in. We just need to sign a contract and go through the procedures to get that done.”
Joshua saw action twice in 2023. For both fights, he had veteran trainer Dereck James in his corner.
In April, he picked up a twelve round unanimous decision win over Jermaine Franklin. Then earlier this month, he picked up a seventh round knockout over late replacement Robert Helenius.
If the deal to face Wilder falls apart, then Joshua will look to fight for a third time this year in the month of December.
“If it doesn’t happen, I think [Joshua will] fight in December. But I’m not spinning that fight. All of our efforts have been for that fight," Hearn said.
"Honestly I wouldn’t waste my time flying all around the world trying to pretend that that’s the fight we want. That is the fight we want. It’s a massive fight, massive money, and that is what I have been instructed to deliver for AJ. We are positive. Like I said, we are in. If it can be delivered, we are in.”
I do remember he wasted his time flying around the world to make the Fury fight - whilst everyone sat around watching knowing that it legally couldn’t take place.
Fury could have bought out of the third Wilder fight, but chose not to.
https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/1 ... sandr-usyk
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder - January 2024?
No idea Mr Balls.Frostieballs wrote: ↑21 Aug 2023, 06:07Why have I made us go all italicised?jwfg wrote: ↑21 Aug 2023, 06:03Bob is a mench. I don't think he trusts gentiles.maverick23 wrote: ↑21 Aug 2023, 05:59
Bob Arum himself came out and said there wasn’t a valid contract for the 3rd fight with Wilder. Then blamed Eddie after the judge said it had to take place.![]()
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder - January 2024?
Thanks Doofus, you just proved me right. Nice one mate.BigDoofus wrote: ↑21 Aug 2023, 06:14https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/1 ... sandr-usykjwfg wrote: ↑21 Aug 2023, 05:48Fury could have bought out of the third Wilder fight, but chose not to.Frostieballs wrote: ↑21 Aug 2023, 05:32
I do remember he wasted his time flying around the world to make the Fury fight - whilst everyone sat around watching knowing that it legally couldn’t take place.
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder - January 2024?
Fury could have also fought Joshua twice in the last 9 months, but chose to fight a kick boxer.
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