Deontay Wilder accepts to terms to fight Anthony Joshua in the U.K.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Heavyweight world titlist Deontay Wilder has accepted the terms offered to him by fellow titlist Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn for them to meet in the United Kingdom for the undisputed heavyweight championship this fall, Shelly Finkel, Wilder's co-manager, told ESPN on Monday night.

"We have agreed to the terms that Eddie has put out to us for a fight in the U.K.," said Finkel. "Deontay has accepted his terms to fight in the U.K."

"Deontay sent an email to Joshua (Sunday) night and I sent one today to Barry Hearn and Eddie telling them that we officially accept the offer to fight under the terms they gave us and to send us the contract," Finkel said.

The offer is a two-fight deal with terms also agreed to for a rematch that would take place in the United States.

[keithmoonhangover]

In the words of Mills Lane...... Let's Get It on!!!!!!!!

[Ruthless-RKO]

I'm sure a few days ago, Hearn said the Povetkin fight would be announced with 72 hours.

[jamamb]

good, the fan bitching had already gotten unbearable

[Taansend]

I really really hope it's on September 15th.

I'm going if it is

[SenorPipino]

I really really hope it's on September 15th.

I'm going if it is

Never. That's Canelo return night on PPV.

If it happens, it's more likely for October or even November.

But don't get too excited. No contracts have been signed. There's always a hitch.

[Taansend]

I really really hope it's on September 15th.

I'm going if it is

Never. That's Canelo return night on PPV.

If it happens, it's more likely for October or even November.

But don't get too excited. No contracts have been signed. There's always a hitch.

If Canelo fights Golovkin then no chance but against anyone else this is a bigger fight.

And I am getting too excited. I'm f*cking bubbling

[Stuarty]

I really really hope it's on September 15th.

I'm going if it is

Never. That's Canelo return night on PPV.

If it happens, it's more likely for October or even November.

But don't get too excited. No contracts have been signed. There's always a hitch.

You optimist

[SenorPipino]

I'm certain that GBP has already reserved Sept. 15 (Mexican Independence Day) for a Canelo PPV telecast.

It makes no sense financially for Hearn to buck that date and compete.

That's cannibalism. Obviously in the UK we know what fight card would sell.

But in the US, with the huge Latino population, a Canelo return against a competent opponent, outdraws Wilder-Joshua.

But both cards would be heavily damaged. It would never happen.

Guaranteed that the heavyweight showdown occurs no earlier than October.

And lets see some signed contracts before any of you get overly juiced about this.

[Stuarty]

I'm certain that GBP has already reserved Sept. 15 (Mexican Independence Day) for a Canelo PPV telecast.

It makes no sense financially for Hearn to buck that date and compete.

That's cannibalism. Obviously in the UK we know what fight card would sell.

But in the US, with the huge Latino population, a Canelo return against a competent opponent, outdraws Wilder-Joshua.

But both cards would be heavily damaged. It would never happen.

Guaranteed that the heavyweight showdown occurs no earlier than October.

And lets see some signed contracts before any of you get overly juiced about this.

AJ could fight a fat drunk over here and still sell out a stadium.

I used to think AJ would starch Wilder but the more I think about it the more I lean towards Deontay. Very crude and powerful and I'm not sure AJ could keep him away if he decides to go for it!

[SenorPipino]

I'm certain that GBP has already reserved Sept. 15 (Mexican Independence Day) for a Canelo PPV telecast.

It makes no sense financially for Hearn to buck that date and compete.

That's cannibalism. Obviously in the UK we know what fight card would sell.

But in the US, with the huge Latino population, a Canelo return against a competent opponent, outdraws Wilder-Joshua.

But both cards would be heavily damaged. It would never happen.

Guaranteed that the heavyweight showdown occurs no earlier than October.

And lets see some signed contracts before any of you get overly juiced about this.

AJ could fight a fat drunk over here and still sell out a stadium.

I used to think AJ would starch Wilder but the more I think about it the more I lean towards Deontay. Very crude and powerful and I'm not sure AJ could keep him away if he decides to go for it!

Yeah but the stadium attendance isn't all that important.

It's the PPV sales that will bring in the tens of millions.

Some talk going around that Joshua will still take on Povetkin first. He stands to be stripped if he goes immediately to a Wilder fight.

[tobyh5]

Yeah but the stadium attendance isn't all that important.

It's the PPV sales that will bring in the tens of millions.

Some talk going around that Joshua will still take on Povetkin first. He stands to be stripped if he goes immediately to a Wilder fight.

How good are you at math?

80,000-90,000 @ average ticket price of approx £100-£200 = £8m-£18m

[leejonesjnr]

I'm certain that GBP has already reserved Sept. 15 (Mexican Independence Day) for a Canelo PPV telecast.

It makes no sense financially for Hearn to buck that date and compete.

That's cannibalism. Obviously in the UK we know what fight card would sell.

But in the US, with the huge Latino population, a Canelo return against a competent opponent, outdraws Wilder-Joshua.

But both cards would be heavily damaged. It would never happen.

Guaranteed that the heavyweight showdown occurs no earlier than October.

And lets see some signed contracts before any of you get overly juiced about this.

AJ could fight a fat drunk over here and still sell out a stadium.

.... yeah but he’s only just come back so that’ll be a while yet....

[nitro5912]

Yeah but the stadium attendance isn't all that important.

It's the PPV sales that will bring in the tens of millions.

Some talk going around that Joshua will still take on Povetkin first. He stands to be stripped if he goes immediately to a Wilder fight.

How good are you at math?

80,000-90,000 @ average ticket price of approx £100-£200 = £8m-£18m

Throw in 1.5m UK PPV @ £20 and you have £30m to put in the pot.

[Stuarty]

I'm certain that GBP has already reserved Sept. 15 (Mexican Independence Day) for a Canelo PPV telecast.

It makes no sense financially for Hearn to buck that date and compete.

That's cannibalism. Obviously in the UK we know what fight card would sell.

But in the US, with the huge Latino population, a Canelo return against a competent opponent, outdraws Wilder-Joshua.

But both cards would be heavily damaged. It would never happen.

Guaranteed that the heavyweight showdown occurs no earlier than October.

And lets see some signed contracts before any of you get overly juiced about this.

AJ could fight a fat drunk over here and still sell out a stadium.

.... yeah but he’s only just come back so that’ll be a while yet....

Yeah, agree mate. There's a lot of rust still there. He's done well to shed the weight etc but he's not at elite fighting weight and it'll take a massive effort to get there!

[Oiky]

As long as they fight, and soon, I don't give a f*ck, I couldlnt give a f*ck about all the politics and purses and why people get rowing over it I don't know

Joshua going to KO wilder though

[jtourettes]

Yeah but the stadium attendance isn't all that important.

It's the PPV sales that will bring in the tens of millions.

Some talk going around that Joshua will still take on Povetkin first. He stands to be stripped if he goes immediately to a Wilder fight.

How good are you at math?

80,000-90,000 @ average ticket price of approx £100-£200 = £8m-£18m

The gate 'only' did £8m against Wlad. Vegas venues make more with less capacity.

[danconnollyeire]

I'm sure a few days ago, Hearn said the Povetkin fight would be announced with 72 hours.

Yeah, they're doing Povetkin in the summer... Deontay in the fall

[danconnollyeire]

I'm certain that GBP has already reserved Sept. 15 (Mexican Independence Day) for a Canelo PPV telecast.

It makes no sense financially for Hearn to buck that date and compete.

That's cannibalism. Obviously in the UK we know what fight card would sell.

But in the US, with the huge Latino population, a Canelo return against a competent opponent, outdraws Wilder-Joshua.

But both cards would be heavily damaged. It would never happen.

Guaranteed that the heavyweight showdown occurs no earlier than October.

And lets see some signed contracts before any of you get overly juiced about this.

AJ could fight a fat drunk over here and still sell out a stadium.

.... yeah but he’s only just come back so that’ll be a while yet....

[ILikeBeer]

.... yeah but he’s only just come back so that’ll be a while yet....

[Taansend]

Listen. The fight will be September 15th because that's my birthday weekend and I'm in England.

Then the rematch will be in Orlando in March.

[TheLeprechaun]

Yeah but the stadium attendance isn't all that important.

It's the PPV sales that will bring in the tens of millions.

Some talk going around that Joshua will still take on Povetkin first. He stands to be stripped if he goes immediately to a Wilder fight.

How good are you at math?

80,000-90,000 @ average ticket price of approx £100-£200 = £8m-£18m

The gate 'only' did £8m against Wlad. Vegas venues make more with less capacity.

They would ship a good few tickets for 5k a ticket if Wilder Joshua was taking place in the MGM.

[leejonesjnr]

How good are you at math?

80,000-90,000 @ average ticket price of approx £100-£200 = £8m-£18m

The gate 'only' did £8m against Wlad. Vegas venues make more with less capacity.

They would ship a good few tickets for 5k a ticket if Wilder Joshua was taking place in the MGM.

No doubt the casinos shift high value tickets when there is a big fight in town, but is this a big fight in Las Vegas?
It’s certainly a big fight here and for boxing in general but neither man is a big star there are they?

[gilgamesh]

Great news! Hope the contract is signed, and everything is made official soon.

[Dirk Kelly]

The gate 'only' did £8m against Wlad. Vegas venues make more with less capacity.

They would ship a good few tickets for 5k a ticket if Wilder Joshua was taking place in the MGM.

No doubt the casinos shift high value tickets when there is a big fight in town, but is this a big fight in Las Vegas?
It’s certainly a big fight here and for boxing in general but neither man is a big star there are they?

My thoughts exactly.